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    Chris Pappas

    Co-Founder, Pappas Restaurants

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    Portrait of Chris Pappas

    Portrait of Chris Pappas

    i. Biography

    Chris Pappas is co-founder of Pappas Restaurants. The Houston-based family restaurant company operates brands including Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s Cantina and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Photo: Chris and Harris Pappas. Courtesy Pappas Restaurants, Inc. / via Observer. Source: https://observer.com/list/nightlife-dining-power-list-2026/#45-chris-harris-pappas

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