Noon Mediterranean, an Austin-based fast-casual chain formerly called 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 6301 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 204, Austin; 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. A-1, Austin; and 500 Canyon Ridge, Ste. L400, Austin—will become Daphne’s locations beginning in January. Parmer: 512-428-5185. Anderson: 512-494-5874. Canyon Ridge: 512-579-0597. www.eatnoon.com