Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

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Thrive Argenta LLC, led by Rob Coleman, sold its namesake project at 501 Magnolia St. to an ownership group divided among four entities. read more >

The Jim Keet family recently bought a 1.5-acre site at 15000 Cantrell Road in west Little Rock for $680,000 as a launching pad for a new Taziki’s Mediterranean Café format. read more >

Jim Keet says his family has been instrumental in the development of the Taziki’s brand, which had only three stores when they became involved as the first franchisee. read more >

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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has picked Arkansan and restaurant industry veteran Jim Keet to helm the restaurant company and oversee its planned 100-store expansion. read more >