Private company

Al's Beef

Logo: alsbeef.com3

Sandwich chain in Chicagoland, United States

Al's Beef is an Italian beef sandwich brand founded in Chicago in 1938 by Al Ferreri and his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Chris Pacelli, Sr. It specializes in heavily seasoned roast beef in gravy on soft French bread garnished with sweet or hot peppers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Al's Beef is an Italian beef sandwich brand founded in Chicago in 1938 by Al Ferreri and his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Chris Pacelli, Sr. It specializes in heavily seasoned roast beef in gravy on soft French bread garnished with sweet or hot peppers.2

Timeline

  1. 1938Founded Founded1

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