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title: "Just Salad makes three executive changes"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c6bb3e4a-caac-4bf9-98bd-506443be997c
source: "Nation's Restaurant News"
original_url: https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-executives/just-salad-makes-three-executive-changes
author: "Ron Ruggless"
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2025-02-03T16:57:59.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:18:01.142Z
image: https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltea7aee2fca050a19/blt6471344e2975eb24/672513df943e6520feb7cd71/just-salad-blue-bowl_1.jpg?width=720&quality=80&disable=upscale
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# Just Salad makes three executive changes

**TL;DR:** Just Salad has made three C-suite appointments as the chain nears its 100-unit milestone. The appointments include Jennifer Lally as chief marketing officer, Mark Berinato as chief experience officer, and Stephen Blum as chief development officer.

*By Ron Ruggless, originally published in Nation's Restaurant News on 2025-02-03. [Read the original](https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-executives/just-salad-makes-three-executive-changes).*

## Story

Just Salad has made three C-suite appointments. Just Salad

Just Salad has made three C-suite appointments, the company said Monday.

The New York City-based brand has promoted Jennifer Lally to chief marketing officer, named Mark Berinato as chief experience officer, and appointed Stephen Blum as chief development officer.

The fast-casual brand said the appointments were made at the company prepared to open its 100th Just Salad unit this year.

Lally previously served as Just Salad’s vice president of marketing. In her new role, she will continue to lead Just Salad’s marketing strategy and partnerships. She served previously as marketing director for Nespresso USA.

“Jennifer’s creative leadership has been a key driver of Just Salad’s growth, and her unique ability to connect with our guests in a meaningful way has been integral to building our incredibly strong brand affinity,” Nick Kenner, Just Salad founder and CEO, said in a statement.

Berinato previously served at Panera Bread and CAVA. He will oversee the guest experience, both in-store and digitally.

“Mark’s innovative approach to the guest experience will help us continue to meet the evolving needs of our guests while enhancing our position as a brand that makes healthy, sustainable food easy to enjoy,” Kenner said.

Blum previously served in leadership roles at Panera Bread, Panda Express, Au Bon Pain, and MOD Pizza. He will oversee Just Salad’s growth strategy, leading efforts across real estate, design, and construction.

“Stephen’s proven track record in scaling brands and driving successful development strategies will be instrumental as we continue to grow rapidly, nearing 100 store locations this year,” Kenner said.

Just Salad has more than 90 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Nation's Restaurant News (publication)
- brand growth (topic)
- marketing strategy (topic)
- Panera Bread (company)
- MOD Pizza (company)
- Panda Express (company)
- Just Salad (company)
- executive changes (topic)
- Nick Kenner (person)
- Ron Ruggless (person)

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Originally reported by Ron Ruggless, Nation's Restaurant News (https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-executives/just-salad-makes-three-executive-changes). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c6bb3e4a-caac-4bf9-98bd-506443be997c).