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 Propels Franchise Development with New Openings and Agreements
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a leading Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, is reporting notable unit growth and sales increases for the first half of 2024. The brand opened seven new restaurants throughout Q1 and Q2 in Vestavia Hills, Ala.; San Diego and Danville, Calif.; Roswell, Ga.; Pleasant Grove, Utah; and Tampa and Maitland, Fla. while signing numerous franchise agreements to develop several new restaurants in the coming years. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened multiple new locations in 2023 and 2024, leading to a 61% increase in systemwide sales over Q1-Q2 2023.
"Our growth in the first half of 2024 is a testament to the strength of our brand and our development strategy and positions us for even greater momentum in this second half of the year," said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. "Our continued success is a direct reflection of our dedicated and passionate franchise owners who take our brand to new heights each day. We're excited for the trajectory we're on and look forward to breaking more records the remainder of this year and into 2025."
Today, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has 54 locations open in 17 U.S. states and recently launched operations abroad with the opening of its first international restaurant in Toronto through Ontario Master Licensee Radius Apollo Investments, LLC. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's expansion into Canada reflects the growing popularity of the Mediterranean category and strong consumer demand for quality food and service as well as kicks off an international growth strategy that will extend the brand's global footprint into new countries. Looking ahead in 2024, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is projected to open 25 additional locations by year-end, including its first in states like New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With 270 units in its development pipeline, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is sustaining its growth momentum and shows no signs of slowing down, being on track to reach over 100 locations in 2025.
In addition to its franchise development success, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was recently named a Top 100 Mover & Shaker by Fast Casual for the second year in a row, ranking #13 among the top 75 brands – jumping a remarkable 32 spots from 2023. The brand is also being recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies of 2024 by the South Florida Business Journal, ranked by revenue growth over a three-year period.
"The Great Greek offers a completely different experience than its category counterparts in that it provides a level of quality, service, and value unmatched anywhere else. Because of this, the brand occupies a unique and defensible niche in the Mediterranean fast-casual segment and is consistently met with high customer satisfaction and loyalty," said Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), of which The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand. "We just wrapped up our World Expo in Nashville where it was thrilling to meet with franchise owners to celebrate the brand's compounding success and plan for its future."
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill recently recognized individual franchise owners and restaurant multi-unit outstanding performance at UFG's 2024 World Expo, including:
- MVP Award: Scott Willis (Charleston, SC); Yara & Mike Fardous (Detroit, MI)
- President's Award: Dany Askar (Santa Ana, CA)
- Circle of Excellence Inductees: Charleston, SC; Shelby Township, MI; Troy MI; Winter Garden, FL; Westminster, CO; Maple Grove, MN; Lake Nona, FL; Charleston, SC; The Colony, TX; Aurora, CO; Crown Point, IN
- Team Player: Scott Willis (Mount Pleasant, SC); Kevin Carmean (Orlando, FL)
- Community Service Award: Manish & Manisha Sharma (San Diego, CA)
- Local Store Marketing: Yara & Mike Fardous (Detroit, MI)
- Millionaire Club Inductees: West Bloomfield, MI; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Orlando, FL; Florham Park, NJ; St. Johns, FL; The Colony, TX; Crown Point, IN; Aurora, CO; Charleston, SC; Lake Nona, FL; Maple Grove, MN; Westminster, CO; Winter Garden, FL; Troy, MI; Shelby Township, MI; Mount Pleasant, SC
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a part of the Big Flavor Brands™ foodservice division of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), the global leader for entrepreneurs with over 1600 franchises in more than 60 countries and 2500+ franchisees.
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