EXKi
| Industry | Fast food |
|---|---|
Number of locations | 86[1] |
| Website | exki |
EXKi (/ˈɛkski/) is an international chain of fast-casual "grab-and-go" restaurants. The Belgian owners have stated[2] that the name is a play on the French word "exquis", meaning "exquisite" or "delightful".[3]
As of October 2014[update], EXKi operates 70 restaurants in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States.[1]
History
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The concept for EXKi was developed during a 1999 reunion of three former classmates: Frederic Rouvez, Nicolas Steisel, and Arnaud de Meeûs.[citation needed]
In January 2001, EXKi launched its inaugural restaurant in Brussels. One year later, in 2002, the company received the "Best Concept" award at the French international real estate conference, MAPIC. In 2012, the brand was awarded the "Best Food and Beverage Retail Concept" award.
In June 2014, EXKi expanded its reach by opening its first location in the United States on Park Avenue South in Manhattan.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "RETAIL BRIEFS: Belgian fave opens in NYC, Tartinery in Brookfield Place". Real Estate Weekly. New York City: Hagedorn Publications. 25 October 2013. ISSN 1096-7214. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ "About Us | Welcome to EXKi NYC !". Archived from the original on 10 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ Weiss, Lois (23 September 2013). "Belgian food group settles in on Park Ave". New York Post. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (28 January 2014). "Moscow 57 on Delancey Street and More Restaurant Openings". The New York Times.