Chain: Garbanzo

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Teams Up with First Descents

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has teamed up with Colorado-based nonprofit First Descents to help support the organization’s internationally reaching adventure camps for young adult cancer fighters and survivors.   The Mediterranean restaurant concept is helping raise funds and awareness for First Descents through a series of efforts, including placing donation boxes near the registers at all […]

Garbanzo Hits the Town for First Orange County Unit

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant concept featuring healthy Mediterranean cuisine, announced the grand opening of its first Orange County, California, franchise location on Wednesday, May 29. The new restaurant is the Mediterranean concept’s 22nd location and the fifth franchise store to open thus far. It is owned and operated by Garbanzo franchisee Banzo […]

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Opens 2nd Oklahoma Location

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast casual restaurant concept featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, announces the grand opening of its second Oklahoma franchise location on Saturday, April 6 at 1389 E. 15th St. in Edmond, Oklahoma. This is the company’s milestone 20th location to open to date and the fifth outside Colorado. The Edmond […]

Garbanzo Opens First Maryland Location in Columbia

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast casual restaurant concept featuring fresh, healthy, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine, announces the grand opening of its first Maryland location in Columbia. Opening Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 6455 Dobbin Rd., the new restaurant is the first company-owned Garbanzo to open outside Colorado and the 18th location nationwide.  “We have […]

Garbanzo Boosts Convenience with Online Ordering

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant concept, has officially entered the realm of online ordering. Guests can place an online order for themselves or multiple people at www.OrderGarbanzo.com and choose from the same made-from-scratch items found in store. Payment is made online, and the order is waiting for pickup when the guest arrives. The Mediterranean […]

Garbanzo Welcomes Arizona Franchisee

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept serving fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, announces the awarding of franchise development rights to GMG Arizona LLC. With the rights to develop up to 20 Garbanzo restaurants in the Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona areas, GMG Arizona LLC is planning to open its first location in the East […]

Garbanzo Inks First Florida Franchise Deal

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept providing healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, announced the awarding of franchise development rights to its first Florida franchisee, Garboca LLC. With the rights to develop up to 20 locations, the franchise group will begin opening restaurants in southern Florida toward the end of 2013. Garboca is currently considering […]

Garbanzo is Open for Business in Oklahoma City

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering authentic, fresh, and healthy Mediterranean food, announced today its first Oklahoma City franchise location is opening November 20, 2012 at 4130 Northwest Expressway, Suite 106. This will be the company’s 16th location to open to date and the second outside the state of Colorado. The Oklahoma […]

Garbanzo Unveils New Organic Tea Lineup

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in authentic Mediterranean cuisine, announced enhancements to its signature fresh-brewed iced tea blends. All teas are now blended with organic ingredients, and two are 100 percent organic. Additionally, a brand new tea has been added to the mix, replacing one of the originals. Lemongrass Ginger Green […]

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Coming Soon to New Jersey

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering made-from-scratch Mediterranean fare, announced today the awarding of franchise development rights to its first New Jersey franchisee Garjersey LLC. Owning the rights to develop up to 27 Garbanzo restaurants in the northern and central New Jersey area, Garjersey is considering sights in Passaic, Bergen, Morris, Essex, […]

Garbanzo Named Denver’s Best Healthy 3rd Straight Year

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering healthy and fresh Mediterranean cuisine, was voted 2012 “Best Healthy Lunch” in the Cheap Eats section of CityVoter’s “Denver A-List.” This is the third consecutive year Garbanzo has earned this title. Over the course of eight weeks, Denver A-List voters selected their favorite local businesses, places, […]

Garbanzo Promotes Bafundo to Operations VP

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, healthy, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine, announced the promotion of Bob Bafundo to vice president of company and franchise operations. “An integral part of the Garbanzo family since 2009, Bob has played a significant role in growing the company within Colorado and building a solid operational […]

Garbanzo Takes Root in California

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, authentic, and healthy Mediterranean food, announced the awarding of franchise development rights to franchisee Banzo Bean, Inc.  With the rights to develop up to 10 restaurants in Orange County, California, Banzo Bean, Inc. is scheduled to open its initial location in the first quarter of […]

Garbanzo Signs Franchise Deal in Oklahoma

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept featuring a fresh, authentic, and healthy Mediterranean menu, announced today the awarding of franchise development rights to Oklahoma-based franchisee GMG Oklahoma, LLC.  With the rights to develop up to 10 restaurants in Oklahoma, GMG Oklahoma is scheduled to open its first location on the Northwest Expressway in […]

Garbanzo to Expand into D.C.-Baltimore Market

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill announced today the company’s expansion into the Washington D.C./Baltimore market. Garbanzo is planning to open five to 10 company-owned locations in this area over the next 12-24 months. “We are very excited to grow the Garbanzo concept to the East Coast and provide our fresh, authentic menu offerings to the D.C. and […]

Garbanzo Announces First Texas Franchisee

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill today announced the awarding of a franchise opportunity to Texas-based franchisee Blue Jean Food Group (BJFG).  Opening Garbanzo locations in the San Antonio and Austin, BJFG has rights to develop up to 15 restaurants. The first location is slated to open in San Antonio in late summer 2012. BJFG is a family […]

Garbanzo Goes Compostable With Plates, Recyclable Lids

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in quality Mediterranean cuisine, announced today the introduction of compostable entrée plates and Level 1 recyclable plate lids as part of its ongoing eco-friendly initiative. The 24-ounce entrée plates are made from bamboo pulp and are similar in size to the restaurant concept’s previous plates. A […]

Garbanzo Partners With Gemini Investors for Expansion

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, healthy, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine, announced today its partnership with Gemini Investors, a private equity firm based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that provides equity capital to established, middle market businesses. “Gemini is a leader in their field and I am extremely pleased to be working alongside […]

Garbanzo Rewards Loyal VIBs: Very Important Beans

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, announced today the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very Important Bean (VIB) loyalty cards enabling card holders to redeem offers in real-time. The real-time loyalty program eliminates coupon receipt […]

Garbanzo’s Very Important Beans Rewarded in Real Time

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in healthy, fresh Mediterranean cuisine, announced today the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very Important Bean (VIB) loyalty cards enabling card holders to redeem offers in real-time. The real-time loyalty program eliminates coupon receipt […]

Garbanzo Continues Expansion Throughout Colorado

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant concept featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean flavors, today announced the grand opening of its third Colorado Springs location. Opening Wednesday, September 28, at The Promenade Shops at Briargate (1685 Briargate Pky., Suite 323), the new restaurant is the 14thColorado-based location for the concept. The newest Garbanzo opens […]

Garbanzo Opens 13th Location in Colorado

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant concept offering fresh, healthy, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine, announced the grand opening of its first Fort Collins, Colorado, location. Opening September 1 at 100 W. Troutman Pkwy., the new restaurant is the 13thColorado-based location for the concept and puts Garbanzo in four markets throughout the state. The […]