The story
Founded by Paul Fleming in 1996.1
Founded in 1998 by Paul Fleming and Bill Allen, Fleming's first location was in Newport Beach, California.
In 2020, Fleming's was one of the many restaurant chains impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, Fleming’s officially added A5 Wagyu to 20 locations, with a pre-launch on National Wagyu Day, June 21st.
As of 2025, the company had 70 locations throughout 26 states and 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, all company-owned.
From Wikipedia’s article on Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
