The Gyro Shack’s Upcoming Opening has Vancouver Saying “Opa!”

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Hercules of Greek cuisine, The Gyro Shack, has announced an upcoming location that will bring its signature gyros to Vancouver. The restaurant, opening in fall 2017 and situated in the Hazel Dell Marketplace, will expand the brand’s unique, authentic Mediterranean favorites to the Portland suburbs.

Known for customized Greek gyros and zesty sauces, The Gyro Shack is undertaking an Odyssey in order to share a product fit for Mt. Olympus with local foodies. The 1165- square foot location will feature an indoor seating area.

Owned and operated by Vince Carich and Tim Martens, The Gyro Shack in Vancouver is the first location in southwest Washington. Arriving on the heels of the recently opened location in Everett, The Gyro Shack in Vancouver is the second of more than 20 locations slated to open in Washington.

“Vancouverites love to try new restaurants in the neighborhood, and authentic and unique Greek cuisine fit right in with what people here want to eat,” said Carich, co-owner of The Gyro Shack of Vancouver. "Owning seven Papa Murphy’s locations throughout the years in several different regions has provided both of us with years of experience in the restaurant industry. We’re excited to bring our skills and passion to Vancouver with The Gyro Shack."

Carich and Martens both bring a wealth of restaurant and franchising knowledge to The Gyro Shack, priming the Vancouver restaurant and the brand’s expansion for success in the greater Portland market. In addition to Carich’s franchising background, Martens has more than 20 years in food service, including owning several successful wine bars. They both look forward to providing the community with a menu of delicious Greek specialties.

“We know locals will be hooked the first time they try our fresh, imaginative menu,” said Seth Brink, vice president of operations and development at The Gyro Shack. “We can’t wait to hear Vancouver yelling ‘Opa!’”

The Gyro Shack has long been known as a fast, affordable option for delicious Greek food. Founded by the Zaharioudakis family in Boise, Idaho, with recipes based on those lovingly crafted by its founder, the brand continues to corner the market on extraordinarily fast and uncommonly inventive gyro options that redefine quick-service Mediterranean cuisine.

The Gyro Shack in Vancouver will keep customers’ time a top priority. The experience will provide face-to-face window service and made-to-order gyros with meat carved Off the Spit® and fresh ingredients piled high before customers’ very eyes. Devoted fans will also enjoy a loyalty program that will allow customers to earn points per dollar spent, new admirers will enjoy $5 to spend at their next visit just for signing up and gyro enthusiasts will receive $5 per every 50 points earned.

Gyro offerings at the Vancouver location will range from the traditional to the extraordinary, such as the BLT and the Spicy Bacon Avocado. Vegetarian lovers of Mediterranean fare will also find plenty to tempt their palates, including a veggie gyro, Greek salad, and hummus and pita. The tzatziki and spicy green sauces are a delicious way to top off any order to perfection.

In addition to the exceptional customer experience, The Gyro Shack offers a distinctive franchisee experience that sets the brand apart. As a franchise run by former franchisees with more than 35 years of combined franchising experience, Brink and CEO Doug Miller manage The Gyro Shack with its franchisees’ best interest in mind.

The Gyro Shack is seeking qualified applicants in the Pacific Northwest who currently are multiunit franchisees with restaurant experience. The minimum number of franchises sold to an individual group is three.

About The Gyro Shack

Founded by Gus Zaharioudakis, The Gyro Shack began as a food truck and two restaurants in former coffee drive-through kiosks. Today, the brand brings its authentic and unique take on the classic Greek favorites to drive-through customers throughout Boise, with five locations revolutionizing the way customers think about fast Mediterranean cuisine. Using only fresh ingredients, made to order as customers drive up, the brand remains focused on valuing customers’ time and money. It's "Real Greek, Real Fast!"®

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