
As reported by the AJC, Robby Kukler will retire from Fifth Group Restaurants at the end of October 2022. Fifth Group Restaurants include the brands: South City Kitchen, La Tavola Trattoria, Ecco, The Original El Taco, Alma Cocina, Lure and Bold Catering & Design.
Kukler served as Fifth Group Restaurants’ co-founder and partner and has led a career in the restaurant industry for nearly 40 years. He received his degree in Food Systems & Economics Management from Michigan State University and was recruited by Morrison’s before founding Fifth Group. Kukler has also been involved in local non-profit work, including Atlanta Community Food Bank where he served as Chairman of the Board, and Food Well Alliance.
Kukler’s retirement comes on the heels of Fifth Group Restaurants’ 30th anniversary.



