Jump to content

EXKi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

EXKi
IndustryFast food
Number of locations
86[1]
Websiteexki.com Edit this at Wikidata

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, EXKi operates 70 restaurants in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States.[1]

History

[edit]
EXKi, 22 Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin, 75009 Paris, France

The concept for EXKi was developed during a 1999 reunion of three former classmates: Frederic Rouvez, Nicolas Steisel, and Arnaud de Meeûs.[4]

On January 9, 2001, EXKi launched its inaugural restaurant in Brussels.[4] 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.[5]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "About Us | Welcome to EXKi NYC !". Archived from the original on 10 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. ^ Weiss, Lois (23 September 2013). "Belgian food group settles in on Park Ave". New York Post. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  4. ^ a b "20 jaar - Verhaal". EXKi S.A. (in Flemish). Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  5. ^ Fabricant, Florence (28 January 2014). "Moscow 57 on Delancey Street and More Restaurant Openings". The New York Times.
[edit]