Mediterranean concepts look to expand through franchising

With Mediterranean cuisine heralded as one of the culinary trends to watch, several restaurant operators are looking to capitalize on the interest in the region’s food through franchising.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Franchising LLC, a five-unit fast-casual chain in Denver, and Naples Tomato Franchising LLC, a one-unit casual-dining operator with an emphasis on wine in Naples, Fla., both announced in mid-October they would begin franchising their concepts. At least one