CO-FOUNDER, ZESTY OLIVES, MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
WHY: Runs Greek fast-casual restaurant founded last year with brother, Boris Mitrev. Opened locations in Lake Forest and Irvine last year. Earned Rising Star Award at Business Journal’s CFO of the Year event in 2017 for previous work at Newport Beach wireless tower base operator Mobilitie.
IN THE NEWS: Received Family-Owned Business Awards in June, in the Small Business category. Zesty generated $500K in revenue in 2021, expects $3M this year. Sixty more locations to open over next five years.
NOTABLE: Company uses family’s own secret recipe for its $6.95 baklava.
