Taboon Mediterranean Competitors

Founded in 1982, Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI), the world's largest company-owned and operated full-service restaurant company. With more than 800 restaurants, more than 92,000 employees and more than $3.5 billion in annual sales, Olive Garden is the leading restaurant in the Italian casual dining segment. Italy serves as the inspiration for the brand, from its menus to its award-winning wine list to the Tuscan farmhouse design of its restaurants. Most of all, Olive Garden is inspired by the warmth and genuine hospitality of the Italian people, as well as the importance of family in their culture. This passion for Italy led to the establishment of Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany in 1999. More than 1,200 Olive Garden managers and team members have been welcomed to the CIT as part of an internal cultural immersion program designed to inspire, motivate and educate team members. To learn more, visit www.olivegarden.com

Naf Naf was founded in 2009 and is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf is a fast casual restaurant with 35 locations (Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) and more under development. Naf Naf has received industry acclaim, being named this year as one of the top 40 hottest startup fast causal restaurants by QSR Magazine, a Top 100 Movers and Shakers by Fast Casual for two years in a row, and a 2016 Hot Concept by Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, please visit http://www.nafnafgrill.com and learn more about franchising opportunities at https://nafnafgrill.com/franchise. We're hiring! To view and apply for our career opportunities, please visit www.nafnafgrill.com/careers