All the Businesses in Lisa Vanderpump's Impressive Empire
The Vanderpump Rules boss has a lot more than just eateries in her portfolio.
On Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump is known as a restaurant boss and owner — but she actually has a vast business empire beyond her restaurant portfolio.
The businesswoman, who often partners with her family and friends on many of her ventures, operates a wine and vodka line, a dog rescue, a home decor collection, and a blog. She has also worked as an actress, and her reality television career spans beyond her appearances on Bravo.
Here's what to know about all of Lisa's impressive career accomplishments.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Restaurant and Bar Empire
Lisa has owned over 30 restaurants and bars with her husband, Ken Todd, for over 30 years in the United States and England.
Her best-known restaurants currently include SUR Restaurant and Lounge in West Hollywood (which, of course, served as the original backdrop for Vanderpump Rules), TomTom Restaurant and Bar in West Hollywood (which is a joint venture with VPR cast members Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval), Vanderpump Cocktail Garden in Las Vegas, and Vanderpump à Paris in Las Vegas.
In 2023, Lisa announced that she plans to open Wolf by Vanderpump in Lake Tahoe as well as her third Las Vegas establishment, Pinky’s by Vanderpump, a restaurant and bar set to debut in the iconic Flamingo Hotel located on the Las Vegas strip.
The Vanderpump Dogs Foundation and The Vanderpump Dogs Rescue Center
In 2016, Lisa and Ken launched The Vanderpump Dogs Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the well-being of dogs around the world. A big part of this effort included setting up a rescue center in West Hollywood — The Vanderpump Dogs Rescue Center — which helps unite dogs with their forever families.
In June 2021, Peacock launched a series called Vanderpump Dogs which followed the stories of the various dog adoptions that took place at the center.
"It's so important for potential adopters to really interact with the dogs," Lisa shared during the series about matching people and pets. "It's like a dating process: You want to have a little foreplay before you go all the way."
Vanderpump Wines and Vanderpump Vodka
Along with her family, Lisa launched a collection of wines called Vanderpump Wines. “Many decades in the hospitality industry worldwide have cultivated our family’s love for outstanding wine,” they explained on the Vanderpump Wines website. “Rosé became a passion of our family after living in the South of France for many years. Our affinity for the classic Provence style inspired us to create our own, and in 2017 we decided to launch Vanderpump Rosé, a fresh and bright wine from sun-drenched Côtes de Provence region. It is our hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do!”
Beyond the most famous Vanderpump Rosé (which Lisa is often seen drinking and ordering on Vanderpump Rules) the brand also has a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon.
She also sells vodka under the Vanderpump Vodka label.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Acting Career
In the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, Lisa worked as an actress. She appeared on several projects including John Halifax, Gentleman, Katy, and Killer's Moon in the 70s.
In the 80s, she had a stint as a music video vixen in ABC's "Poison Arrow" music video.
Her other credits include appearances on shows such as Baywatch Nights and Silk Stalkings in the 90s.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Reality Television Career
Lisa was a member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast when the show premiered in October 2010. She exited the show following Season 9 in 2019.
She is currently a cast member and executive producer on Vanderpump Rules, which first premiered in January 2013 and was launched as a RHOBH spin-off. The series follows the current and former staffers at her restaurants and their friends. Season 11 is set to premiere in January 2024.
Lisa competed in the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2013 with pro Gleb Savchenko as her partner. They were the second couple eliminated.
She also starred in E!’s Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump in 2021, which followed her hosting her celebrity friends at her famous Beverly Hills mansion, Villa Rosa. The same year, she was featured as a judge in Pooch Perfect. She also starred in Peacock’s Vanderpump Dogs, which documented the work of her West Hollywood pet adoption shop.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Editorial Ventures
Lisa has operated a blog called Very Vanderpump with her daughter since 2012. The blog shares content about travel, food and drinks, personal stories, and more.
In addition, she served as editor-in-chief of Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine from 2017 to 2018.
Lisa Vanderpump’s Home Decor Collection with Nick Alain
In 2019, Lisa announced that she would be launching her own lighting collection with her go-to designer/creative director Nick Alain called the Vanderpump Alain collection. (It's also part of the decor at Lisa's joint venture, TomTom, in the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden in Vegas, and in Lisa's home, Villa Rosa.)
Since then, the collection has expanded to include furniture, home accessories, and outdoor pieces.
