Bring a Fresh Mediterranean Dining Experience to the D.C. Metro Area
Join Taim’s east-coast expansion in this vibrant region — premium fast-casual Mediterranean cuisine rooted in New York, tailored for the D.C. market.
Founded in NYC’s West Village in 2005 and launched into franchising via Craveworthy Brands, Taim offers a brand with gourmet roots and mass-market appeal. (PR Newswire)
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Why Taim in the D.C. Metro Region
- Dynamic metro region: The D.C.-metro area (DC, parts of MD and VA) is a significant blend of federal/government, corporate, academic and residential demand — making it prime for fast-casual dining concepts.
- Growth focus: Taim’s franchising program explicitly names D.C. and Maryland as initial target markets. (AInvest)
- Consumer trends align: The brand’s menu accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options — strengths in diverse, health-conscious markets such as this. (restaurantdive.com)
- Brand credibility + scalability: From NYC roots to an emerging franchise model, Taim offers both authenticity and infrastructure. (PR Newswire)
Why Franchisees Choose Taim
Proven fast casual Mediterranean concept
Strong brand identity and loyal customer base
Support from site selection to opening
Scalable model with multi-unit potential
Target Region & Territory
We are now accepting franchise inquiries for the D.C.-Metro territory, including:
- District of Columbia
- Maryland: Montgomery County, Prince George’s County
- Virginia: Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County
Whether you’re targeting high-foot-traffic locations in downtown DC, transit-oriented sites in Arlington/Alexandria, suburban nodes in Fairfax/Loudoun or growth corridors in Prince William and Maryland, we’ll support you in identifying optimal trade areas, sizing and competitive positioning.
Ideal Franchisee Profile
Look to be a candidate if you:
- Have restaurant or multi-unit operational experience, or are a business-savvy entrepreneur ready to scale with a strong system.
- Are passionate about quality, fresh-made food, customer experience and brand partnership.
- Want support: site selection, build-out, operations, marketing, supply chain—all are part of what we provide.
- Seek growth: the D.C. market offers rich adjacent county opportunities for multi‐unit expansion.
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Investment Snapshot (D.C.-Metro Region)
Franchise fee: Approximately US $35,000. (The MoCo Show)
Estimated total investment: Roughly US $250,000 – US $760,000+, depending on size, location, build-out and local lease costs. For premium markets such as urban DC or affluent suburbs, expect toward the higher end. (Long Island Business News)
Ideal unit footprint: ~1,000-2,000 square feet (urban/suburban version) though variations exist. (Long Island Business News)
Note: These are estimates. Final cost will depend on county, real estate market, lease terms, labor and fit-out specifics. We’ll work with you to refine numbers for the specific site within the region.
Why Now & Why This Region
- The D.C.-Metro remains a major hub of population, employment, transit, tourism and academic activity — all positive signals for a fast-casual concept that prioritizes convenience and fresh food.
- Demand for healthier, customizable dining options continues to grow, and the Mediterranean segment is well-positioned. (PR Newswire)
- As one of Taim’s early franchise growth regions, being first-mover in key counties gives strategic advantage.
- The brand story of NYC origin + premium Mediterranean cuisine + growth into high-income, high-density markets makes this a timely opportunity.
What We Provide
- Site & Real Estate Guidance: Assistance identifying strong trade-areas within key counties; analyzing demographics, foot traffic, transit connectivity, lease criteria.
- Turn-key Build-Out & Operations System: Proven kitchen design, fresh ingredient supply chain, brand operational manual and training. (Taim Food)
- Marketing & Launch Support: Pre-opening marketing, grand-opening campaign, brand assets, local digital/social activation.
- Ongoing Franchise Support: Training, vendor relationships, menu innovation, operational analytics and system updates.
Next Steps
1
Submit your interest form, indicating your preferred county/territory within the D.C.-Metro Area and your target timeline.
2
We’ll schedule a confidential discovery call to discuss your background, potential site(s), unit economics and investment plan.
3
If aligned, we’ll provide the full Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and begin territory and site planning with you.