Chris Porcelli is the Chief Executive Officer of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Chris joined Walk-On’s in September of 2023 as the Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in September 2024. Under his leadership, Walk-On’s is focused on strategic growth through physical restaurant expansion, providing the best gameday energy guest experience, while staying true to the brands roots of scratch made cajon cuisine.
Chris began his career in public accounting, leveraging his CPA license in the public sector before transitioning to a finance leadership role at Driven Brands. With his experience in finance and analytics, Chris seamlessly moved into Strategy and Operations leadership with the Maaco brand, ultimately being promoted to Chief Operating Officer. During his time at Maaco he helped revitalize the 50-year-old brand while executing the strategy that led to the highest sales and profitability in the iconic brand’s history.
Originally from Long Island, New York, he holds a bachelor’s in accounting and master’s in taxation from Hofstra University. Chris is an avid sports enthusiast, and in his free time, he can be found watching the Islanders or playing a round of golf.
