Panini Kabob Grill
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded 📆 | 1998 |
| Founder 👔 | Mike Rafipoor |
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| 🌐 Website | paninikabobgrill |
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Panini Kabob Grill (PKG) is an American restaurant chain specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Mike Rafipoor, the company operates 27 locations across Southern California as of 2025.[1][2] PKG operates as a scratch kitchen and offers preservative-free Mediterranean-inspired dishes.[3]
History
The first Panini Kabob Grill opened in 1998 in Corona Del Mar under the name Panini Café. The founder, Mike Rafipoor, transitioned from a car wash business into the restaurant industry, focusing on Mediterranean cuisine prepared without preservatives.[1] Following early success, the chain expanded gradually throughout Southern California, opening one to two locations per year.[2]
In 2017, the company announced expansion plans into additional California markets and neighboring states, including Nevada and Arizona.[4]
Operations
As of 2025, Panini Kabob Grill operates 27 locations across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego County, and Kern County.[3][5] The company has announced plans to expand into Las Vegas and Arizona by 2026.[4]
Reception
PKG has been recognized in several local and regional publications, including Los Angeles Times, Eater LA, and the Orange County Business Journal, which highlighted the company’s steady expansion and scratch-made menu approach.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Why Franchising Didn't Take Off at Panini Kabob Grill". Forbes. 2025-07-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Aquino, Kaitlin (2022-06-29). "Restaurant Chains Serve Up Systemwide Growth, Plot Expansion". Orange County Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Staff, Eater (2022-10-07). "4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Panini Kabob Grill Looks to Expand". Restaurant Business Online. 2025-06-18.
- ↑ "Panini Kabob Grill Opens New Location in Mission Viejo". Orange County Register. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
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