Mike Ellis

Mike Ellis is an experienced executive in the restaurant industry, currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Portillo's since August 2022. Previously, Mike held the position of Vice President of Real Estate and Development at Cracker Barrel from July 2020 to August 2022. Mike has a robust background in development and operations, having served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer at FoodFirst Global Restaurants and also as Chief Development Officer at Ruby Tuesday, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, and O'Charley's. Additionally, Mike had a significant role as Senior Vice President of Development at Darden from November 1998 to August 2003.