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title: "Nick the Greek Introduces Authentic Greek Cuisine to Petaluma"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b6fda34d-6cd9-4fc1-a6dd-f44d01818429
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240718_nick_the_greek_introduces_authentic_greek_cuisine_to_petaluma.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2024-07-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:42:46.063Z
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# Nick the Greek Introduces Authentic Greek Cuisine to Petaluma

**TL;DR:** Nick the Greek has debuted in Petaluma, California, with a new restaurant owned and operated by franchisees Ken Arslaner and Carolyn Bell. The brand, established in 2014, offers authentic Greek cuisine in a fast casual environment.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-07-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240718_nick_the_greek_introduces_authentic_greek_cuisine_to_petaluma.html).*

## Story

Nick the Greek has proudly debuted in Petaluma, California. The newest restaurant is owned and operated by experienced franchisees Ken Arslaner and Carolyn Bell, who have partnered with the brand since 2022 and operate Nick the Greek’s Santa Rosa location.

"We’re thrilled to offer Petaluma residents Nick the Greek’s authentic dishes and warm hospitality that have made us a favorite in Santa Rosa,” said Arslaner. “Sonoma County residents are very discerning when it comes to their food, but our success in Santa Rosa - and the excitement we’ve received leading up to the Petaluma opening - underscores Nick the Greek’s ability to deliver flavorful and craveable Greek street food that keeps guests coming back for more."

Established in 2014 by cousins Big Nick, Little Nick, and Baby Nick Tsigaris - all named after their grandfather per Greek tradition - Nick the Greek satisfies the desire for healthy, flavorful and authentic Greek cuisine in a fast casual environment without compromising quality. Drawing from two generations of restaurant entrepreneurship and countless visits to Greece, the street food-inspired menu boasts flavorful gyro meats cooked in-house on a traditional vertical rotisserie, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, zesty sauces, fresh vegetables and authentic Greek treats including baklava and loukoumades.

Nick the Greek’s Petaluma restaurant is located at 441 N. McDowell Blvd. Suite #30. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- franchisees (topic)
- Nick the Greek (company)
- greek cuisine (topic)
- Baby Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Big Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Little Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Santa Rosa (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240718_nick_the_greek_introduces_authentic_greek_cuisine_to_petaluma.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b6fda34d-6cd9-4fc1-a6dd-f44d01818429).