Austin-based Noon Mediterranean purchased by national chain Daphne's

Noon Mediterranean, an Austin-based fast-casual chain formerly named VertsKebap, announced it had been purchased by Daphne's, a California-based Mediterranean restaurant chain owned by Elite Restaurant Group, in early December. Noon locations—including at 1801 E. 51st St., Ste. C-300, Austin—will become Daphne's locations beginning in January. 512-373-8736. www.eatnoon.com