EXKi
# EXKi

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

As of October 2014, EXKi operates 70 restaurants in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and United States.

## History

The concept for EXKi was developed during a 1999 reunion of three former classmates: Frederic Rouvez, Nicolas Steisel, and Arnaud de Meeûs. Their idea was a fast-casual restaurant where the food was “natural, fresh & ready”.

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. The brand was again recognized in 2012, receiving 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.

