September 21, 2012
Taziki's Mediterranean Grill
Birmingham, Ala. / No. of units: 16
When Keith and Amy Richards landed on the island of Greece in 1998, they were set to embark on the vacation of a lifetime. However, that vacation turned into a business plan for success. As the couple explored the sites and cuisine of Greece, they wondered how they could bring the fresh flavors and healthy ingredients back to their hometown of Birmingham, Ala. The answer: Taziki's Mediterranean Grill. Fourteen years and 16 locations later, the Richards’ have turned their dream vacation into an everyday reality.
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