EXKi explained

EXKi
Industry:	Fast food
Locations:	86

EXKi is an international chain of fast-casual "grab-and-go" restaurants. The Belgian owners have stated^[1] that the name is a play on the French word "exquis", meaning "exquisite" or "delightful".^[2]

, EXKi operates 70 restaurants in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States.^[3]

History

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

In January 2001, EXKi launched its inaugural restaurant in Brussels. 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.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Us | Welcome to EXKi NYC ! . 2014-06-10 . https://archive.today/20140610200740/http://exkinyc.com/about-us/ . 2014-06-10 . dead .
2. Web site: Belgian food group settles in on Park Ave. Weiss. Lois. 23 September 2013. New York Post. 11 December 2013.
3. News: 2013-10-25 . RETAIL BRIEFS: Belgian fave opens in NYC, Tartinery in Brookfield Place . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131127125158/http://www.rew-online.com:80/2013/10/25/retail-briefs-belgian-fave-opens-in-nyc-tartinery-in-brookfield-place/ . 2013-11-27 . 2013-12-11 . . Hagedorn Publications . . en . 1096-7214.
4. News: Moscow 57 on Delancey Street and More Restaurant Openings. The New York Times. 28 January 2014. Fabricant. Florence.