Larry K.

Larry K. is Larry Kurzweil, who served as President and CEO of Lemonade Restaurant Group from December 2016 to June 2019.2 Here are some key details about his career and role at Lemonade:

Career Background

Before joining Lemonade, Larry Kurzweil had an extensive career in the entertainment and food service industries:

• He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios Hollywood from 1999 to 2016.1
• At Universal Studios, he oversaw the Theme Park, Studio Tour, and Universal CityWalk entertainment complex.1
• Prior to Universal, he held executive marketing and management positions at Darden Restaurants, Nestle Foods, and General Mills.1

Role at Lemonade Restaurant Group

Larry Kurzweil joined Lemonade Restaurant Group in a leadership capacity:

• He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2016.1
• His role was to help grow Lemonade as a national brand, leveraging his experience in shepherding strong brands to the next level of success.1
• Kurzweil's appointment allowed Lemonade's co-founders to focus on food, culture, and guest experience while he handled broader business operations.1

Lemonade Restaurant Group

Lemonade is a Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant company:

• It serves seasonal California cuisine in a relaxed, eco-friendly environment.1
• Founded in 2008, Lemonade had 25 locations across California at the time of Kurzweil's appointment.1
• The company aims to provide healthy, farmer's market-inspired food at affordable prices.1

Larry Kurzweil's appointment was seen as a strategic move to combine his brand-building and operational expertise with Lemonade's unique food offering to expand the brand across the United States and potentially worldwide.1