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Our Team.

At From Yola, family is more than a tradition. It is the foundation of everything we do. Inspired by the Lebanese belief that every table should bring people together, we have built a culture rooted in trust, generosity, hard work, and genuine care for one another. We celebrate successes together, support each other through challenges, and believe that every team member has the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. As From Yola grows, so do the people who help build it. We are committed to creating pathways for dedicated team members to earn greater responsibility and, over time, the opportunity to become shareholders in the company. Because when you help build the dream, you deserve the chance to own a piece of it. To us, success is not measured by what one person achieves, but by what our family achieves together.

FOUNDERS

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Yola Francis

Executive Chef

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Fouad Assi

VP of Inventory

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April Larson Assi

VP of Brand

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Joseph Assi

President & Head Chef

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Drew Call

VP of Sales

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Elie Assi

Social Media Manager

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Jemma Nuggets

Operations Advisor

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Jackson Clough

Branding Advisor

STAFF

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Karyssa P.

Sous Chef

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Jake Zeitner

Line Cook

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Aidan Krell

Kitchen Parlor

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