It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Laytham, co-owner, and Chief Executive Officer of Clyde’s Restaurant Group.

With his family by his side, John passed away peacefully last night at the Washington Hospital Center after bravely fighting a heart condition for many years.

“John was a giant of a man and a lion in the industry. His fingerprints will forever be visible throughout the restaurant scene, and on the countless lives he’s impacted,” says Tom Meyer, President of Clyde’s Restaurant Group. “I count myself among the many lucky enough to call him a boss, a friend, mentor, and father-figure.”

Throughout his illness, John carefully curated a talented corporate team led by Tom Meyer, President and John McDonnell, Chief Operating Officer. Sally Davidson remains Chairman of the Board.

Funeral service information to follow.

ABOUT CLYDE’S RESTAURANT GROUP

Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful, privately-held restaurant companies. In 1963, the original Clyde’s opened in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. and was recently recognized as one of the city’s “Top Workplaces” by The Washington Post. The brand has expanded to include 13 properties in Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and the District of Columbia: Clyde’s of Georgetown, Clyde’s of Columbia, Clyde’s of Reston, Clyde’s of Chevy Chase, Clyde’s at Mark Center, Tower Oaks Lodge, Clyde’s of Gallery Place, Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Tombs, 1789 Restaurant, The Hamilton, and the recently-opened music venue, The Soundry. All of Clyde’s restaurants, while distinctively different than the next, share the same reputation for exemplary customer service and a chef-driven menu featuring high-quality fresh ingredients. All Clyde’s concepts share a commitment to the people and the region they serve, proudly offering local produce, seafood, farm-raised meat, and air-chilled, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, humanely raised chicken.