Athena Gyro was established first in Rhodes Island on Greece in late 1970s. Later another branch was opened in Mediterranean sea side. Thereafter Mr. Gurel moved to London and opened his next restaurant in Kings road. In 1986, Mr. Gurel came to United States and opened first Athena Gyro restaurant in the beautiful San Francisco Downtown. Thereafter, he opened two other restaurant one in Foster City and another one in San Mateo by the water which he still operates today. Finally, the first Orange County California location was opened in Mission Viejo in January 2009.