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.