Mario Del Pero

A pioneer in the fast casual dining movement, Mario is the founder of numerous restaurant concepts, including of Mendocino Farms. Today, Mendocino Farms’ 50 locations (and counting) are among the most loved and highest grossing sales-per-square-foot restaurants in the country. Mario co-founded Mendocino Farms on three principles: creating neighborhood gathering places, building a work environment that empowers the team to sell happy, and supporting local farmers and artisans that deserve it.Mario is a Nation’s Restaurant News PowerList awardee, City of LA Entrepreneur inResidence, and a sought after advisor, speaker, and investor in the food and restaurant space. He has an undergraduate degree from USC.