Allen Brothers is a purveyor of prime steaks headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1893 on the Southside of Chicago in the Union Stock Yards meat area, It is led by Christopher Pappas, CEO and founder of The Chefs' Warehouse, who is on a mission to preserve the integrity of the brand and steward the business for the next 120 years. Allen Brothers began as a wholesale business selling to steakhouses in the US. Since 1993 it has also been selling its restaurant-grade steaks directly to consumers through its website and catalog.