Welcoming Taziki’s first-ever CMO, Patty Trevino!
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe has officially welcomed restaurant industry veteran Patty Trevino as the company’s first-ever Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Operating out of the brand's office in Nashville, Tennessee, Trevino steps into this landmark role at a pivotal stage of expansion for the fast-casual Mediterranean concept.
A Track Record of Industry Leadership
Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Trevino brings over two decades of executive experience building, revitalizing, and scaling iconic restaurant brands. Her career path features strategic leadership across quick-service, fast-casual, and casual dining organizations:
Burger King Corporation: Rose through the ranks to serve as Director of Global Brand Marketing, overseeing high-profile product rollouts and global brand strategy.
Bloomin' Brands: Served as Vice President of Product Marketing at Outback Steakhouse before stepping into Chief Marketing Officer roles at both Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Bonefish Grill.
CKE Restaurants: Guided overall brand strategy as Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Red Lobster & Denny's: Served as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Brand Officer, driving major brand transformations, loyalty initiatives, and guest engagement campaigns.
Fueling the Next Phase of Growth
As Taziki’s first CMO, Trevino leads the marketing department with an emphasis on strategic brand positioning, menu innovation, and compelling limited-time offerings (LTOs). Her arrival comes at a critical transition point as Taziki's evolves from a regional staple into a multi-regional and national footprint.
Scaling a restaurant concept while preserving its culinary soul requires vision and intentional storytelling. Beyond driving traffic, Trevino’s task includes articulating the Taziki's story across every channel; reconnecting guests and team members to the brand's Mediterranean roots, commitment to fresh ingredients, and community-focused mission. Thanks to her wealth of national brand experience, Taziki's is primed for a dynamic new chapter of growth.
