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Mendocino Farms snags former Zoes CEO

August 1, 2019

Zoes Kitchen former CEO Kevin Miles now holds that title at Mendocino Farms, a farm-to-table fast casual concept based in Los Angeles.

"Kevin shares the values that have brought us this far, including an unwavering commitment to our community, our team, and our vendor partners," Mendocino Farms Co-Founder Ellen Chen said in a company press release. "His creativity, vision, and alignment with our culture will be crucial as we bring the ‘Mendo’ experience to more communities."

Miles, who led Zoes from 21 to 268 locations and navigated it through a successful IPO during his nine-year tenure, stepped down last year when Washington D.C.-based Cava Group bought the brand for $300 million.

"Mendocino Farms has earned its outstanding reputation and strong brand affinity by building authentic relationships with its local communities and investing in an innovative chef-driven menu, an elevated and engaging dining experience, and best-in-class hospitality driven by a robust training program," Miles said in the release. "I’m excited to work with the Mendocino Farms and TPG Growth teams to accelerate this strong momentum as we create new gathering places in neighborhoods across California, Texas, and beyond."

Mendocino Farms opened in 2005, and now operates 27 locations across California and most recently opened its first of several planned for Houston.