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title: "Gyro Shack Conquering Albuquerque"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0e8bef7f-b335-4aaf-8398-72b12205a397
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241017_gyro_shack_conquering_albuquerque.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2024-10-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:37.912Z
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# Gyro Shack Conquering Albuquerque

**TL;DR:** Gyro Shack has opened its 2nd location in Albuquerque, NM, and is developing another location in Tucson, AZ, in partnership with modular steel builder RJ Russo. The brand, founded by the Zaharioudakis family, offers a unique quick-service menu of gyros, salads, and rice bowls.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241017_gyro_shack_conquering_albuquerque.html).*

## Story

Albuquerque, NM.- Gyro Shack announced today their 2nd location in Albuquerque is now open! Gyro Shack is continuing to share their unique quick-service menu offerings of gyros, salads and rice bowls beginning 10/15/24 as construction has finally completed at 4201 NE San Mateo Blvd.

We hope to continue and win the hearts of locals in Albuquerque by filling the void of gyros in the market,” said Jack Carrigan, Franchisee of Gyro Shack in Albuquerque.

This project is in partnership with modular steel builder, RJ Russo, located in Phoenix, AZ and the first modular building Gyro Shack has opened. Gyro Shack is also developing another location with Russo which is slated to open in November in Tucson, AZ. “I am hoping these modular buildings will give us another arrow in our development quiver to utilize as necessary moving forward” said Brink.

Founded by the Zaharioudakis family in Boise, ID, Gyro Shack has long been known as a fast, affordable option for delicious Greek food. With recipes based on those lovingly crafted by its founder, the brand continues to corner the market on expedient and uncommonly inventive gyro options that redefine quick-service Mediterranean cuisine.

Gyro offerings range from the traditional to the extraordinary, such as the BLT and the Spicy Bacon Avocado. Vegetarian lovers of Mediterranean fare will also find plenty to tempt their palates, including a Falafel gyro, Greek salad, rice bowls and hummus and pita. The house made tzatziki and spicy green sauces are a delicious way to top off any order to perfection.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- mediterranean cuisine (topic)
- Albuquerque (location)
- location development (topic)
- Phoenix, AZ (location)
- modular construction (topic)
- Tucson, AZ (location)
- Gyro Shack (company)
- Jack Carrigan (person)
- RJ Russo (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241017_gyro_shack_conquering_albuquerque.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0e8bef7f-b335-4aaf-8398-72b12205a397).