Meet Nick Nanakos
Founder, CEO of ZIKI

Nick comes from generational food entrepreneurs and has been immersed in the restaurant industry since the age of 5. His grandfather immigrated from Greece with just $8 in his pocket and a dream to become a restaurant entrepreneur - and so he did.

His entire immediate and extended family would follow suit, opening several successful Greek restaurants throughout the New York region.

“I observed the crazy high cost of traditional brick and mortar. My parents poured so much money and hours into their restaurants, you couldn't even imagine.” said Nick.

Today, ZIKI Kitchen is on a mission to be the fastest growing fast-casual restaurant on the planet. We will do so through a lean expansion model, using ghost kitchens and leveraging the power of technology with operational excellence at the forefront.