Peter Morton
American businessman
Peter Alan Morton (born August 7, 1947) is an American businessman. He is the co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe (along with Isaac
Burton Tigrett), a chain of casual dining restaurants.
Early life and education
Morton is the son of Adleen June (Savin) and Arnie Morton, founder of the Morton's Steakhouse chain. He is of Jewish heritage. In 1969, he graduated from the University of Denver with a B.S.B.A. in restaurant and hotel management. His twin sister is Pam Morton; and his half-brother is restaurateur and businessman Michael Morton. He was a member of the Phi Sigma Delta fraternity.
Career
Morton's first Hard Rock Cafe opened near Hyde Park Corner in London. The chain began global expansion in 1982 when Morton and his partner, Isaac Tigrett, agreed to develop their own cafes in various cities. Morton (Hard Rock America) opened Hard Rocks in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston, Las Vegas; San Diego, La Jolla, and Newport Beach, California; Sydney and Melbourne, Australia; Honolulu and Maui, Hawaii; among others.
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