Overview
- Eric Greenspan confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that he has left the Tesla Diner project, saying the move had been in the works for more than a month.
- Employees said management has told staff the hybrid walk-up and drive-in operation will convert to a traditional sit-down format by January.
- Bill Chait remains involved with Tesla Diner and is also slated to be a partner in Greenspan’s forthcoming Mish deli on La Brea Avenue.
- The diner opened in July beside an 80-stall Tesla Supercharger at the Hollywood–West Hollywood border, drawing large crowds and protests tied to Elon Musk’s profile.
- After a rapid menu pullback to speed service, Tesla said the site sold about 50,000 burgers in the third quarter, and reporting indicates the company is exploring additional locations in Austin and Palo Alto.