Zeus Street Greek opens new store at Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre

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Fast food chain, Zeus Street Greek, has opened its 12th store in New South Wales and 17th nationwide, at Shellharbour at the Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre yesterday.
The retailer stated the design of the new store, which can accommodate 80 guests, reflects Zeus’s ‘old meets new’ philosophy, achieved through the integration of Art Deco and geometric tiling and wood panelling, the use of timber feature walls, neon lighting, raw stone finishes and colour.
“Zeus Shellharbour is one of only two stores outside of Sydney in New South Wales, the hospitality scene is continuing to evolve and welcome new contemporary dining experiences into the fold,” said Peta Barclay, Zeus marketing manager.
“The interest around our opening has been really strong, which is very exciting.
“There is a demand for contemporary Greek street food that places huge emphasis on quality, with the local community even trekking to Sydney to visit Zeus stores, so this will be an ideal home for Zeus,” Barclay said.
In July, Zeus’ co-founder, Costa Anastasiadis told Inside Retail that regional locations offer opportunity for growth.
“We’ve been getting quite a lot of interest from those areas that have got really strong economies and industry,”he said.
“The sector’s different to what it was five years ago and it’s a completely different landscape compared to 10 years ago. There are a lot more players in the sector and it’s very competitive, so you need to look for opportunities everywhere. If you look at just city metro areas, you’ll be hard pressed for growth, the string is only so long.”
Questions & Answers
Q.How many Zeus Street Greek stores are there in New South Wales after this opening?
How many Zeus Street Greek stores are there in New South Wales after this opening?
The new Shellharbour branch is Zeus Street Greek's 12th store in New South Wales. This location, along with one other, is outside of Sydney within the state.
Q.What design features does the new Shellharbour store incorporate?
What design features does the new Shellharbour store incorporate?
The store's design reflects an 'old meets new' philosophy. It integrates Art Deco and geometric tiling, wood panelling, timber feature walls, neon lighting, and raw stone finishes.
Q.Why does Zeus Street Greek see potential for growth in regional areas?
Why does Zeus Street Greek see potential for growth in regional areas?
Co-founder Costa Anastasiadis stated that regional locations with strong economies and industries offer growth opportunities. He also noted that relying solely on city metro areas makes growth harder due to competition.
Q.Who suggested there was strong local interest in the new Zeus store?
Who suggested there was strong local interest in the new Zeus store?
Zeus marketing manager Peta Barclay stated that interest around the Shellharbour opening has been very strong. She noted local community members had even travelled to Sydney to visit Zeus stores.
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