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Taziki's Mediterranean Café is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 53 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Fast casual.

For a fourth year, we recognized rising franchisors that are on the outside looking in and created a Hall-of-Fame for concepts that have graced the Best Franchise Deals list several times.

The artisan bagel brand has hired former Moe’s Southwest Grill executive Mike Smith to lead operations as the company enters its next growth phase.

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The Turkish Meatballs highlight a preparation method where meatballs are chargrilled to order rather than resting in sauce, a method that preserves freshness and enhances the natural flavor of the lamb.
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Each Kýpelos bowl features one of three bases — basmati rice, pasta with parmesan or nutrient-rich quinoa — topped with grilled vegetables, feta crumbles, spicy harissa and Taziki’s signature taziki sauce.
Crafted for the warmer months, the Watermelon Spinach Salad combines sweet watermelon, fresh basil, roasted pecans and crumbled feta on a bed of leafy spinach.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Huntsville is bringing even more of its fresh, modern Mediterranean cuisine to the community with the grand openings of two new locations, Hays Farm and The Foundry.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café honors achievements at its annual conference, TazCon, featuring engaging main-stage addresses and marketing breakouts.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café marks a milestone with its 100th location in the Dallas-Forth Worth mega market, celebrating its 10th anniversary in the market.
Taziki's Mediterranean Café opens in Las Colinas on November 19.
Made fresh daily, the Tomato Basil Soup is a comforting blend of tomatoes, basil and a medley of spices, all finished with a sprinkle of feta for an extra savory kick.
Taziki's Mediterranean Café has announced its expansion in Huntsville, Alabama, with three new locations slated to open.
The restaurant will offer a diverse menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, a convenient pickup area for third-party and to-go orders and a variety of indoor seating options including booths, high-top tables and a large community table.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café brings the Mediterranean lifestyle to Texarkana with a new location and drive-thru pickup window.
Birmingham, Ala. - Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is giving its fans what they have been craving - starting Monday, April 22, across all locations, the brand is introducing its griddle-finished baked falafel.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café has opened a new location in Dallas’s Old Town Shopping Center.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates its fourth location in the Chattanooga-Cleveland area with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 1.
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe brings back a limited-time grilled fish offer, available through April 21, 2024.
Taziki's Mediterranean Café celebrated its staff on National Food Service Workers Day with team-based activities and prizes.
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe offers $7 Chicken Gyro meal on National Gyro Day, featuring classic Greek flavors.
Taziki's Mediterranean Café strengthened its executive team with the addition of two industry veterans, Robert Brown and Lynn Edwards.

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