Farmers Restaurant Group
Lara Hardcastle has a diverse and extensive work experience. Lara started their career in 1993 at The Cheesecake Factory as a Management Training and Development Coordinator. Lara then worked at Eatzi's Market and Bakery from 1997 to 2006, holding various positions such as Opening Units Coordinator and Facilities Manager. In 2006, they joined Farmers Restaurant Group and VSAG, where they served as Director of Systems Implementation, Vice President, and finally, Senior Vice President. Their responsibilities included overseeing business processes, managing resources, and implementing ERP systems.
Lara Hardcastle pursued their education from 1988 to 1992 at New York University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Journalism and a concentration in photojournalism. Lara also completed a minor in Sociology during their time at the university. Additionally, in June 2009, Lara obtained a certification as a LEED Accredited Professional from the Green Building Certification Institute.
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Farmers Restaurant Group
We are proud to be named one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK in the DC metro area by the Washington Business Journal. Farmers Restaurant Group is a concept development and restaurant management company. Our collection of restaurants is owned by more than 40,000 family farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, serving American inspired food and drink with an emphasis on cooking from scratch. While our restaurant is supplied by hundreds of family farms everywhere., that doesn’t mean we know every farm, and that doesn’t mean we never have to buy product from the traditional (corporate) supply chain; it does mean we’re working hard to direct our purchasing dollars where it aligns with our values. We’re serving the best food we can, made from scratch in our kitchens every day. Our innovative, American dishes are made primarily with pure ingredients honoring the farmers and their hard-earned bounty. Currently, our restaurants include flagship location Founding Farmers DC, MoCo's Founding Farmers, Founding Farmers Tysons, Founding Farmers King of Prussia, Founding Farmers Reston Station, Founding Farmers and Distillers, and Farmers Fishers Bakers.