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Joe Summerour and Eric Williams, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

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Joe Summerour and Eric Williams, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 735)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray spoke with Joe Summerour and Eric Williams, both of whom work for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in the Metro Atlanta region. They reflected on the company’s 25-year history, its growth from its inception after founders Keith and Amy Richards returned from an inspiring trip to Greece, up to its current 114 locations nationwide, and plans for further expansion. The conversation also covered Taziki’s emphasis on fresh, healthy Mediterranean-inspired food, commitment to excellent customer service, and investment in its staff. Details of new menu items and news about a new location in Johns Creek were also shared.

Joe Summerour, Atlanta Area Manager, and Eric Willliams, Atlanta Area Marketing, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Eric Williams and Joe Summerour, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Metro Atlanta — **Eric Williams and Joe Summerour, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, Metro Atlanta**

Joe Summerour is the Atlanta Area Manager of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, and Eric Williams handles Atlanta-area marketing for the company.

Keith and Amy Richards founded Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1998. After a trip to Greece a year earlier, Keith put his culinary skills to work, recreating some of the cuisine and experiences from the region. With a menu patterned after dishes traditionally served in Greek homes, Keith and Amy grew their dream restaurant from one to three locations and then began franchising in 2013 after partnering with Fresh Hospitality. Now at almost 100 units, Taziki’s continues to grow while serving many of the same dishes curated by Keith and Amy’s initial trip to Greece.

From hand-cut meats served with signature sauces to healthy salads filled with fresh fruits and veggies, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe has mastered the art of creating Mediterranean-inspired dishes that are destined to become your next familiar favorite. At each location, dine-in, carry-out, and catering are available. Please check out their locations and menus here.

Topics in this Interview

00:05 Introduction
01:17 Welcoming Guests: Joe Summerour and Eric Williams
01:39 The Origin Story of Taziki’s
03:29 The Philosophy and Accolades of Taziki’s
04:28 Exploring the Menu of Taziki’s
10:44 The Impact of the Pandemic on Taziki’s
19:14 The Growth and Expansion of Taziki’s
21:16 Franchise Opportunities and Final Remarks

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Rachel Cory, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Alpharetta, and Jason Spencer and Jessica Tyre, EVEN Hotels Alpharetta

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**John Ray, Rachel Cory, Jessica Tyre, and Jason Spencer**

“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 165: Rachel Cory, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Alpharetta, and Jason Spencer and Jessica Tyre, EVEN Hotels Alpharetta

It’s a hospitality theme on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” with Rachel Cory of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Alpharetta, and Jason Spencer and Jessica Tyre, EVEN Hotel Alpharetta. John Ray is your host on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio,” broadcast from Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Rachel Cory, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Alpharetta

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is a rapidly expanding brand, named one of America’s fastest growing leaders by Inc. 5000 in the fresh-casual restaurant industry. The essence of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe is defined by serving fresh ingredients and hand-cut meats daily. The Mediterranean influence in our name echoes across our chef-inspired cuisine but is approachable for any person, anywhere. We take pride in the made-from-scratch food that nourishes our customers daily and the artisanship that goes behind doing so without the use of fryers, freezers, or microwaves.

They thrive on the words included in our culture compass: connection, challenge, collaboration, details, and fresh. These ideals are executed through our mission to create an environment that combines extraordinary food with meaningful human connection.

Rachel Cory is the Marketing Manager for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Alpharetta. Follow that link for menus, catering information, and further contact information. You can also email Rachel directly.

Jason Spencer and Jessica Tyre, EVEN Hotel Alpharetta

**Jessica Tyre and Jason Spencer, EVEN Hotel Alpharetta**

Jason Spencer is the General Manager and Jessica Tyre is the Marketing Director of EVEN Hotels Alpharetta.

The EVEN® Hotels brand was launched in 2012 as the hotel industry’s first and only hotel brand created with wellness at its core. EVEN Hotels empowers guests to maintain their wellness routine while on the road by providing options to choose what that means to them. The brand has intentionally designed every aspect of the hotel experience, in every square foot across all properties, with an emphasis on four components: eating well, resting easy, keeping active and accomplishing more.

For more information about the EVEN Hotels brand, visit www.EVENHotels.com. Find them on Twitter www.twitter.com/EvenHotels, Facebook www.facebook.com/EvenHotels or Instagram www.instagram.com/evenhotels.

Additionally, you can contact Jason by email or Jessica by email.

“North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.