Zov's Bistro Inc

Name

Zov's Bistro Inc

Legal name

Zov's Bistro Inc

Website

https://zovs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Mediterranean restaurant
• Full-service dining
• Catering services
• Private events venue
• Bakery cafe

Headquarters

HQ city

Tustin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from customers dining at Zov's restaurant locations, including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour service across all locations.
2. Takeout and Pickup Orders: Revenue from online and phone takeout orders, with customers placing orders for pickup at their preferred location.
3. Delivery Orders: Revenue from delivery orders brought to customers' doorsteps, packaged in disposable containers and platters for easy service.
4. Catering Services: Revenue from catering operations including pick-up orders, delivery orders, premium set-ups with elegant presentation, and full-service off-site events with trained staff handling set-up, service, and cleanup.
5. Private Dining and Events: Revenue from private dining room rentals and event hosting at multiple locations including Zov's Room (10 guests), Fireplace Patio (30-70), Power Room (15), Bistro (50-100), Wine Room (15-60), Cafe (40-100), and Irvine/Newport Coast patios (30-40).
6. Gift Cards: Revenue from sale of digital gift cards available in any denomination, delivered by email or scheduled for future delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zov's Bistro Inc operates a family-owned multi-location restaurant group serving Eastern Mediterranean-inspired contemporary American cuisine across five Southern California locations (Tustin Bistro, Tustin Bakery & Cafe, Irvine, Newport Coast, San Clemente). The company provides dine-in lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch service, takeout and delivery, on-site catering with multiple service tiers, private dining and event hosting, and digital gift cards.

Product overview

Zov's Bistro Inc operates a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant group founded in 1987 by Chef Zov Karamardian. The company operates multiple dining concepts including the flagship Zov's Bistro (full-service restaurant with lunch, dinner, and brunch), Zov's Bakery & Cafe (casual breakfast and bakery service), and manages the 1801 Private Events venue. The restaurant group spans four Southern California locations (Tustin, Newport Coast, Irvine, San Clemente) and offers diverse dining experiences through its all-day menus, weekend brunch, bar service, and happy hour programs. Additional offerings include catering services with multiple service levels (pick-up, delivery, premium set-ups, full-service events), private dining rooms, cooking classes, digital gift cards, and family meal take-out packages. The Tustin flagship location has expanded to a 14,000 sq. ft. facility featuring an award-winning bakery, acclaimed restaurant, private dining room, and catering division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1801 Private Events by Zov's: A private events venue located in Anaheim, offering customizable rooms for events, corporate meetings, office parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and special occasions.

Products and services

• Zov's Bistro (Tustin Flagship) Full-service Mediterranean restaurant offering contemporary cuisine with Eastern Mediterranean influences; serves lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour with a diverse menu including kebobs, salads, seafood, pasta, and signature dishes. Operates from a 14,000 sq. ft. facility that includes an award-winning bakery, restaurant, private dining room, cooking classes, and catering division.
• Zov's Bakery & Cafe (Tustin) Bakery and cafe offering breakfast items, pastries, and casual dining in Tustin, California. Open Monday-Friday for brunch service with a dedicated menu.
• Zov's Irvine Zov's Irvine location with an upscale, warm and inviting atmosphere serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour. Located at 3915 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92602.
• Zov's Newport Coast Zov's Newport Coast location with an upscale, warm and inviting atmosphere serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and happy hour. Located at 21123 Newport Coast Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92657.
• Zov's San Clemente Newest Zov's location featuring the full all-day menu, weekend brunch, dessert, and bar offerings. Located at 155 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672.
• Private Dining Private dining rooms and spaces available for corporate meetings, office parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and special occasions. Multiple customizable rooms range from 10 guests (Zov's Room) to 100 guests (Bistro, Cafe) across locations.
• Catering Services Full catering division offering multiple service tiers: pickup orders (2-3 days notice), delivery orders (3 days notice), premium set-ups with elegant linens and decorative platters, and full-service off-site events with trained staff handling set-up, service, and cleanup.
• Cooking Classes Cooking classes offered at the Tustin location as part of the restaurant's expanded 14,000 sq. ft. facility.
• 1801 Private Events Venue Dedicated private events venue in Anaheim offering customizable event spaces for various occasions with personalized service and gourmet cuisine, including corporate meetings, office parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and special occasions.
• Digital Gift Cards Electronic gift cards available in any denomination, delivered via email in minutes or scheduled for future delivery. Includes check balance functionality through the SecureTree platform.
• Family Meals (Takeout) Takeout-only family meal packages offering a choice of kebob entrées (chicken, filet of beef, or combo) with sides and salads. Includes extras like large tray options for rice, vegetables, and potatoes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillstone Restaurant Group: Operates upscale-casual concepts including Houston's, R+D Kitchen, and Bandera. Comparable in upscale-casual dining format, polished full-service experience, and high-average-check positioning targeting similar Orange County clientele.
• CAVA Group: Public Mediterranean restaurant group operating fast-casual locations nationwide. Comparable as a Mediterranean-focused multi-unit operator with broad consumer reach, though it competes at lower price points and a faster-service format than Zov's bistro model.
• Seasons 52: Darden-owned upscale-casual concept with seasonal menus, a grill-forward menu, and a strong private-dining/events program. Directly comparable to Zov's in upscale-casual positioning, all-day dining, and event/private dining revenue mix.
• P.F. Chang's: National upscale-casual chain specializing in Asian cuisine with a significant private events and catering business. Comparable in upscale-casual format, full-service experience, premium pricing, and events-driven revenue.

Emerging players

• The Halal Guys: Fast-growing Mediterranean/Middle Eastern street-food concept expanding across the U.S. Comparable in its Middle Eastern culinary heritage and growing restaurant footprint, competing for similar Mediterranean-seeking customers in Southern California.
• Sababa Mediterranean Kitchen: Mediterranean fast-casual concept with California locations. Comparable as an emerging Mediterranean-focused operator competing in the same Southern California lunch and dinner occasion, though at a faster-service tier.

Regional players

• The Kebab Shop: San Diego-origin Mediterranean fast-casual chain expanding across Southern California. Comparable as a regional Mediterranean competitor serving similar Orange County customers with a faster, lower-priced format.
• Luna Grill: Southern California-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain. Comparable as a regional Mediterranean operator with overlapping customer demographics in the OC/SoCal market, though it operates at a more limited-service tier than Zov's bistro.

Direct peers

• True Food Kitchen: Mediterranean-inspired upscale-casual restaurant chain founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. Directly comparable to Zov's in its Mediterranean menu positioning, all-day dining format, and premium-but-approachable pricing strategy.
• Daphne's California Greek: California-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain. Comparable as a California-focused Mediterranean operator targeting similar health-conscious Southern California diners, though at a lower price tier and faster-service format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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