Portillo's Appoints Tony Darden as Chief Operating Officer
Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) has appointed Tony Darden as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 9, 2024. Darden, bringing over 30 years of multi-unit restaurant experience, joins from Jack in the Box where he oversaw 2,200 locations. He previously held leadership positions at MOOYAH Burgers, Taco Bueno, Sun Holdings, and Panera Bread. In his new role, Darden will oversee operational strategy as Portillo's pursues its target of 920 locations. The company is set to open its first 'Restaurant of the Future' in Grapevine, Texas, featuring a smaller, more efficient design with kiosks and a Grab and Go area.
Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) ha nominato Tony Darden come Chief Operating Officer, con effetto dal 9 dicembre 2024. Darden, che porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella gestione di ristoranti multi-unità, proviene da Jack in the Box, dove ha supervisionato 2.200 sedi. In precedenza ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership in MOOYAH Burgers, Taco Bueno, Sun Holdings e Panera Bread. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Darden superviserà la strategia operativa mentre Portillo's persegue l'obiettivo di 920 sedi. L'azienda prevede di aprire il suo primo 'Ristorante del Futuro' a Grapevine, Texas, con un design più piccolo e più efficiente, completo di chioschi e un'area Grab and Go.
Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) ha nombrado a Tony Darden como Director de Operaciones, con efecto a partir del 9 de diciembre de 2024. Darden, que aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en restaurantes multi-sitios, se une a la compañía procedente de Jack in the Box, donde supervisó 2,200 ubicaciones. Anteriormente, ocupó puestos de liderazgo en MOOYAH Burgers, Taco Bueno, Sun Holdings y Panera Bread. En su nuevo cargo, Darden supervisará la estrategia operativa mientras Portillo's persigue su objetivo de 920 ubicaciones. La empresa está lista para abrir su primer 'Restaurante del Futuro' en Grapevine, Texas, que contará con un diseño más pequeño y eficiente con quioscos y un área de Grab and Go.
포르틸로스 (NASDAQ: PTLO)는 토니 다든을 최고 운영 책임자(Chief Operating Officer)로 임명하며, 2024년 12월 9일부터 본격적으로 업무를 시작한다고 발표했습니다. 다든은 30년 이상의 다수 매장 운영 경험을 갖고 있으며, 잭 인 더 박스(Jack in the Box)에서 2,200개 매장을 관리했던 경험이 있습니다. 그는 이전에 MOOYAH 버거, 타코 부에노, 썬 홀딩스, 파네라 브레드에서 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다. 새로운 역할에서 다든은 포르틸로스가 920개 매장 목표를 달성하기 위한 운영 전략을 감독할 것입니다. 회사는 텍사스 주 그래프바인에 첫 번째 '미래의 레스토랑'을 열 계획이며, 이는 더 작고 효율적인 디자인과 키오스크 및 Grab and Go 구역이 특징입니다.
Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) a nommé Tony Darden comme Directeur des Opérations, à compter du 9 décembre 2024. Darden, qui possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans la gestion de restaurants multi-sites, rejoint l'entreprise après avoir supervisé 2 200 établissements chez Jack in the Box. Il a également occupé des postes de direction chez MOOYAH Burgers, Taco Bueno, Sun Holdings et Panera Bread. Dans son nouveau rôle, Darden sera responsable de la stratégie opérationnelle alors que Portillo's vise 920 établissements. L'entreprise prévoit d'ouvrir son premier 'Restaurant du Futur' à Grapevine, au Texas, qui sera doté d'un design plus petit et plus efficace, incluant des kiosques et une zone Grab and Go.
Portillo's (NASDAQ: PTLO) hat Tony Darden zum Chief Operating Officer ernannt, der am 9. Dezember 2024 seine Tätigkeit aufnehmen wird. Darden bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung im Multi-Unit-Restaurantbereich mit und kommt von Jack in the Box, wo er 2.200 Standorte betreute. Zuvor hatte er Führungspositionen bei MOOYAH Burgers, Taco Bueno, Sun Holdings und Panera Bread inne. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Darden die operative Strategie überwachen, während Portillo's das Ziel von 920 Standorten verfolgt. Das Unternehmen plant, sein erstes 'Restaurant der Zukunft' in Grapevine, Texas, zu eröffnen, das ein kleineres, effizienteres Design mit Kiosken und einem Grab-and-Go-Bereich bietet.
- Appointment of experienced COO with 30+ years in multi-unit restaurant operations
- Strategic expansion plan targeting 920 locations
- Implementation of innovative restaurant format with improved efficiency
- Integration of modern technologies including kiosks and Grab and Go areas
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Restaurant industry veteran brings three decades of operational expertise to support Portillo's national growth
"I'm thrilled to welcome Tony as we continue to grow Portillo's with purpose," said Michael Osanloo, CEO and President. "Tony is a proven leader with an incredible ability to elevate operations while fostering innovation and building inspiring teams. His wealth of experience will be instrumental in scaling our iconic brand while maintaining the commitment to high quality and exceptional guest service that make Portillo's unique."
Mr. Darden joins Portillo's from Jack in the Box, where he served as Chief Operating Officer overseeing systemwide operations for more than 2,200 locations across 21 states. During his tenure, he led transformative initiatives, including implementing AI order-taking systems to enhance efficiency and guest experience. Throughout his career, Mr. Darden has proven his ability to drive operational excellence and develop strong teams at the restaurant level. He previously served as President of MOOYAH Burgers, and held COO positions at Taco Bueno and Sun Holdings, the fourth largest franchisee in the
As COO, Mr. Darden will oversee Portillo's operational strategy and execution. His core responsibility will be to execute a seamless experience for both guests and team members as the company scales its concept while staying true to its roots. Mr. Darden's commitment to innovation and operational rigor aligns with Portillo's long-term target of operating as many as 920 locations, including full-scale restaurants and alternate formats such as Portillo's Pick-Up locations, while preserving the company's signature commitment to quality and speed of service. In December, the brand will open its first-ever "Restaurant of the Future" in
"I am honored to join Portillo's and be part of a brand that has built such a loyal following through its incredible food and guest experience," said Mr. Darden. "I look forward to working alongside the team to help Portillo's reach new heights."
With the addition of Mr. Darden, Portillo's continues to strategically strengthen its leadership team to support its long-term growth ambitions.
About Portillo's
In 1963, Dick Portillo invested
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