Leeann Chin is an American Asian quick service restaurant chain, with over 50 locations throughout the Midwest, mostly in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.
The chain was founded by its namesake, Leeann Chin, and funded by Carl Pohlad (banker and former owner of the Minnesota Twins) and actor Sean Connery.
The chain offers chicken entrees, in addition to beef and shrimp options, prepared in Mongolian, Hunan, and Sichuan styles from mild to spicy.
[7][8] In 2011, Leeann Chin Inc. began to expand outside of its base in Minnesota's Twin Cities with opening of its Fargo, North Dakota restaurant.
[10] In 2013, the chain launched its AsiaFit menu, a selection of low calorie stir-fry dishes, following a trend among casual-dining restaurants for lighter, healthier meals.