As third-generation restaurateurs with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, the business of delicious food is in our blood; it’s what we know, what we do, what we love! Our desire is to make each meal at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill a memorable one.
A Proven, Award-Winning Mediterranean Franchise
With 85+ locations open and 300+ in development, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is one of the fastest-growing fast-casual brands in the United States. We're not an emerging concept anymore. We're a scaled franchise system with strong unit economics in a category with room to run.
Our Average Unit Sales are $1,562,385, with top-quartile locations reaching $2,120,797.* In a fast-casual segment dominated by saturated burger, pizza, and sandwich brands, Mediterranean cuisine remains one of the few high-growth white spaces, and The Great Greek owns it.
Why Mediterranean, Why Now
The U.S. restaurant industry is projected to exceed $1.5 trillion in annual sales. Within that, Mediterranean is among the fastest-growing cuisine categories, fueled by consumer demand for fresh, flavorful, health-forward dining. The Mediterranean diet has been ranked the #1 diet by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years, and that cultural tailwind translates directly to traffic and ticket averages at our restaurants.Every dish at The Great Greek is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients, cooked to order. It's a simple, high-quality menu rooted in classic family recipes, developed by our founders, who are third-generation restaurateurs with nearly a century of combined hospitality experience. That authenticity resonates with customers and drives repeat visits.
A Franchise System Built to Scale
Whether you're a seasoned multi-unit operator or a corporate executive ready to invest in your first restaurant, The Great Greek gives you everything you need to succeed. No prior restaurant experience is required.Our franchise system is backed by United Franchise Group, one of the largest franchise organizations in the world, with decades of experience growing brands across multiple industries and markets. That infrastructure gives franchisees access to real estate support, demographic analysis, construction guidance, vendor relationships, and marketing systems from day one, along with ongoing operational support as locations mature.
With a domestic footprint expanding rapidly and an international presence already established across four countries, multi-unit development territories are available in high-demand markets nationwide.
Industry Recognition
The Great Greek has earned recognition from the franchise industry's most respected publications and organizations, including:- Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises (2024, 2025, 2026; ranked #38)
- QSR Magazine Best Franchise Deals
- Restaurant Business Future 50
- Entrepreneur Magazine Fastest-Growing Franchise
- Franchise Times Top 400
- South Florida Business Journal Private 100 and Fastest-Growing Companies
- QSR Magazine Top 50 Emerging Concepts
Comprehensive Training and Support
Our training program is designed to prepare any franchisee for success, covering kitchen operations, front-of-house management, hiring, local marketing, and financial management. You'll train at our headquarters and receive on-site support through your grand opening and beyond.Ongoing support includes field visits, marketing strategy, technology systems, and access to the broader United Franchise Group network, a family of brands with a proven track record of helping franchisees succeed at every stage of ownership.
Take the Next Step
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is built for people who think big. Whether you're adding a brand to your portfolio, transitioning from the corporate world, or opening your first restaurant, this is a franchise system designed to support your growth.Submit the request form to start a conversation with our franchise development team.
*Average Unit Sales and Top Quarter Unit Sales as reported in Item 19 of our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Debuts Its First Special Venue Location at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, an award-winning Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, announced today the opening of its first-ever special venue location inside the world-class T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The milestone marks the brand’s debut in the sports and entertainment venue space, bringing fresh Mediterranean flavors to the bustling concourse of one of Las Vegas’ premier destinations for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment.
The new restaurant, located on the T-Mobile Arena’s main concourse, represents a strategic expansion by local entrepreneurs and brand co-founders Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones. The pair acquired the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill restaurant in Las Vegas in 2016 and after years of growing the brand's footprint throughout the Las Vegas Valley, recognized that traditional real estate options were becoming more limited. To continue fueling growth, they began exploring nontraditional spaces.
That search led to conversations with T-Mobile Arena, as well as Levy, T-Mobile Arena’s foodservice partner. The groups saw strong alignment in adding another Las Vegas-born brand into T-Mobile Arena.
“The timing couldn’t have been more perfect,” said Nick Della Penna. "Joining the T-Mobile Arena family is an incredible honor, and we’re excited to introduce The Great Greek to fans at one of Las Vegas’ most iconic venues. This opening is a proud moment for us as a restaurant that started right here in this city.”
The T-Mobile Arena location will offer a scaled-down menu tailored for the fast-paced environment, allowing fans to enjoy signature favorites such as the award-winning Great Greek Gyro, Falafel Pita (vegetarian), Hummus, Feta Fries, and Mom’s Rice Pudding.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a part of the Big Flavor Brands™ food service division of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), a globally recognized leader in franchising. Following Della Penna and Jones’s acquisition of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in 2016, they quickly expanded to three locations in in Las Vegas serving authentic, traditional Mediterranean dishes. The business duo partnered with UFG in 2018 to launch the brand’s nationwide franchise program. Today, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is among the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country according to data firm Technomic, with over 70 locations in 22 U.S. states.
“Expanding into T-Mobile Arena is a powerful step forward for our brand,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “As we continue to focus on strategic growth, this milestone demonstrates our flexibility to adapt to new formats and connect with guests wherever they gather. We’re proud to be represented at such a premier venue and excited about the visibility and momentum this location will bring to our system.”
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