"The DMV-wide Persian kebab shop had been eyeing Annapolis for years, waiting for the right commercial spot to open up, and finally made its Maryland capital debut three months ago. Chief operating officer Alex Momeni says, “We opened that location in anticipation for what’s to come in the next couple of years and beyond in that geographical area.” He reports that sales started off “slow and steady,” and that the brand plans to grow with the region." - Claudia Rosenbaum