The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

Year Business Began: 2011

Franchising Since: 2018

Headquarters: West Palm Beach, Florida

Estimated Number of Units: 75

Franchise Description: The franchisor is Great Greek Franchising, LLC. The franchisor’s parent company is UFG Holdings Group, LLC. The franchised business is to operate a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine under the brand name “The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill.”
Training Overview: Training will be held at the franchisor’s offices in West Palm Beach, Florida and a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the future, the franchisor may designate other restaurants as “certified training restaurants” that are authorized to conduct the training program. Franchisees (or the operating principal, if any) and the general manager must attend the “Level 1” training at the franchisor’s headquarters and a certified training restaurant. In addition, franchisees must have at least two individuals in their business (working a combined total of 12 shifts in the business each week) that have completed the “Level 2” training. Although it is not required, franchisees may attend a refresher-training program or send their representative to be trained at any time in the future.

Territory Granted: The Franchise Agreement will typically specify a territory of a one-mile radius around the franchisee’s location. In densely populated areas, the franchisor reserves the right to specify a smaller territory. In the territory, the franchisor will not open another The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill business, nor license or franchise another party to open a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill business, except for businesses located in “limited access venues” (meaning venues that serve primarily the customers located within a facility). If the franchise is located in a “limited access venue,” then the protected territory will consist of the venue.

Obligations and Restrictions: Franchisees must personally devote full-time and best efforts to the direct operation of their business and attend all meetings, periodic training, and the annual conference. The business must, at all times, be under the direct on-location supervision of the franchisee, or someone who has been trained by the franchisee or has completed the training program. In addition, franchisees must at all times employ two individuals that have successfully completed Level 2 of the initial training program and are devoting a combined 12 shifts each week to working in the business. Franchisees must offer only goods and services that the franchisor has approved for sale. Franchisees must offer for sale all goods and services that the franchisor requires.

Term of Agreement and Renewal: The length of the initial franchise term is 35 years from the date of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees may obtain a successor Franchise Agreement for one additional 35-year term if requirements are met.

Financial Assistance: The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee a franchisee’s note, lease or obligations. Eligible United States military veterans, or his or her spouse, with 1 to 10 years of active duty service will receive a discount of 10% of the franchise fee.

Estimated Initial Investment

Name of Fee	Low	High
Initial Franchise Fee	$35,550	$39,500
Travel and Living Expenses (While Attending Level 1 and 2 Training Programs)	$10,000	$20,000
Real Estate Lease Deposits	$7,100	$17,200
Real Estate Service Charge	$0	$3,500
Design and Project Management Fee	$10,000	$10,000
Leasehold Improvements	$199,000	$741,000
Restaurant Package (plus taxes)	$213,070	$243,320
Opening Inventory	$7,700	$16,500
Insurance	$2,200	$6,600
Utility Deposits/ Licenses	$1,100	$3,300
Opening Assistance	$1,000	$2,500
Additional Funds (for 0 – 6 months)	$40,000	$85,000
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$526,670	$1,188,420

 
Other Fees

Type of Fee	Amount
Royalty	6% of gross revenues.
Marketing/ Brand Fund Contribution	3% of gross revenues.
Market Advertising Cooperative Contribution	As determined by co-op. Currently, none.
Local Marketing	1% of gross revenues.
Restaurant Visits by Company Representatives	If the franchisor provides in-person support to the franchisee in response to a request, the franchisor may charge this fee plus any out-of-pocket expenses (such as travel, lodging, and meals for employees providing onsite support).
Training Fee	$500 or then current fee for each person who attends Level 1 training where the fees are not covered by the initial franchise fee and for any persons attending Level 2 training.
Third-Party Vendors	Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none.
Credit Card Processing	Varies.
EPOS System Fee	Currently, $415 to $495 per month or the then-current fee.
Non-Compliance Fee	$500
Technology Fee	Currently, $50 per month.
Customer Engagement, Online Ordering, and Loyalty / Rewards Programs	$195 - $395 per month or the current fee.
Restaurant Management System	$400 per month or the then-current fee.
Menu Management System Fee	Currently, $70 per month.
Conference Fee	$250 per year or the then-current fee.
Reimbursement	Amount that the franchisor spends on the franchisee’s behalf, plus 10%.
Late Fee	$100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year (or, if such payment exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then interest at the highest rate allowed by law).
Insufficient Funds Fee	$30 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law).
Costs of Collection	The franchisor’s actual costs.
Customer Complaint Resolution	The franchisor’s expenses.
Supplier Approvals	The franchisor’s cost of any tests or inspections it deemed necessary, not to exceed $1,000.
Records Audit	The franchisor’s actual cost of audit.
Special Inspection Fee	Currently $600, plus the franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs.
Non-Compliance Cure Costs and Fee	The franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10%.
Renewal Fee	$2,500
Development Schedule Extension Fee	$5,000
Transfer Fee	The greater of: 1) $29,500; or 2) 10% of the sale price of the franchise business (not to exceed the amount of the then current initial franchise fee); or 3) the then current transfer fee at time of transfer.
Indemnification	The franchisor’s costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of the franchise.
Prevailing Party’s Legal Costs	The franchisor’s attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if the franchisor is the prevailing party.

The above information has been compiled from the FDD of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Year of FDD: 2025.
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