After experiencing growth of about 60 percent in 2013, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café anticipates continued aggressive growth in 2014.  The quick casual Greek food chain is planning to open at least 20 new restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, expanding its footprint to twelve states. “Our company saw enormous growth last year,” said, Managing Partner, CEO Jim Keet. “We started franchising, which has provided Taziki’s the opportunity to build a larger presence throughout the United States.” The chain’s most recent addition was a 3400 square foot location that opened at the new Shopppes at Fountain Plaza on SE Walton Blvd. in Bentonville in Arkansas in late December. With a patio, a drive-thru window and seating for 130, it is the chain’s largest unit to date. Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and currently has 32 locations in nine states. Its menu is made fresh and inspired by Mediterranean cuisine featuring freshly grilled chicken, beef, lamb, herb-roasted pork, shrimp, tilapia, salmon along with original sauces and healthy side dishes. Taziki’s is open for lunch and dinner, offers take-out as well as catering.  Location requirements are flexible with Founder and Chief Development Officer Keith Richards considering in-line units, end caps, freestanding locations as well as conversions.  The size required is in a 2000 to 3500 square foot range,

CATEGORY:   Quick Casual

Chain Name:  Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Company Name:  Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Street Address:   3755 Corporate Woods Dr., Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35242

Tel:  205/451-1860                                     Fax: 205/871-8831

Email:  franchise@tazikiscafe.com                Website:  www.tazikiscafe.com

Menu Specialty:  Greek and Mediterranean–inspired fresh grilled meats, signature sauces, salads, etc. Lunch and dinner menus.

Introduced:  1998 in Birmingham, Alabama by husband and wife Keith and Amy Richards. Franchising since 2013.

No. of Locations:  Over 30 locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia.  Plans 20 in 2014 and 500 within 10 years.

Areas of Operation:  National

Types of Location:  Street, Plaza, End caps, In-lines, Freestanding, Pads, Conversions, Non-traditional, etc.

BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv):   Franchise

Size Req’d:  2000 to 3500 sq.ft.

Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc):  Patio, drive-thru (optional),

Contact Name:  Keith Richards – Founder, Chief Development Officer (keith@tazikiscafe.com)

Mike Bodnar – Principal

Jim Keet – Managing Partner, CEO

Seth Williams – Vice President, Marketing (205/547-3627 swilliams@tazikiscafe.com)

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