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Buy a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine: gyros, souvlaki, salads and made-from-scratch dishes prepared fresh and cooked to order. It was founded in 2011 and began franchising in 2018, and uses the shorter name The Great Greek Grill across its franchising materials.

The concept is an owner-operated, brick-and-mortar fast-casual model with protected territories. Locations serve dine-in, takeout and catering customers, and the menu is built to suit a broad base, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diners. The network has grown to an established footprint of restaurants open across the US, with many more in development.

The brand is part of United Franchise Group (UFG), a West Palm Beach franchising company with more than 30 years of experience across multiple brands. The Great Greek was developed by third-generation restaurateurs, pairing that family restaurant heritage with UFG’s franchising infrastructure in training, real estate and ongoing support.

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Why buy a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise?

Buying a The Great Greek Grill franchise puts an owner into the fast-casual segment with a differentiated Mediterranean menu in a market still dominated by burgers, pizza and sandwiches. The brand’s made-from-scratch food and repeat-visit appeal give franchisees a clear point of difference, and multi-unit development territory is available for owners who want to scale.

Ownership is backed by United Franchise Group, whose 30-plus years of franchising experience supply operating systems, vendor and supplier relationships, marketing programmes and ongoing field support that an independent restaurateur would have to assemble alone. The category has also proved resilient, with franchised fast-casual brands generally weathering recent market pressure better than independents.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2011

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $526,670 – $1,188,420

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $39,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $29,500

      greater of $29,500, 10% of sale price (cap Initial Franchise Fee)

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Gross Revenues; up to 4%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      77

    • New Units Opened *

      21

    • Units Transferred *

      6

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,562,385

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training is structured as 60.25 hours of classroom instruction plus 180 hours of on-the-job training, delivered at the franchisor's World Headquarters and certified restaurants, with mandatory Level 1 and Level 2 programmes for owners and staff. Ongoing support covers operations, marketing, technology systems and UFG's vendor and supplier relationships, alongside annual franchisee conferences. Resale buyers should confirm with The Great Greek what transfer training and Level 1 and Level 2 certification the franchisor provides to incoming owners and any new hires when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits a hands-on, full-time owner-operator who is comfortable managing kitchen and front-of-house staff, holding brand and food-quality standards, and driving local marketing. Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required, as the franchisor's Level 1 and Level 2 training is built to bring newcomers up to speed. Owners who enjoy customer-facing hospitality and want to build a multi-unit operation fit the brand's development focus; semi-absentee ownership is not the intended model, as franchisees are expected to manage their locations personally.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has drawn steady industry recognition. It was named to QSR Magazine's 2025 "50 Contenders" list (#41) and Restaurant Business magazine's 2025 Future 50 list (#21), and appeared on Entrepreneur's 2025 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking, following an earlier Entrepreneur Top New & Emerging Franchise listing in 2022. It also features on Franchise Direct's Top 100 and has been recognised by Franchise Business Review for franchisee satisfaction. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific location's local reviews and reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Mediterranean food is one of the faster-growing categories in US dining, helped by demand for fresh, better-for-you options and the rising familiarity of dishes like gyros and souvlaki. The US Mediterranean restaurants industry expanded at about a 3% compound annual rate between 2020 and 2025 (IBISWorld), and fast-casual remains one of the most resilient US restaurant formats, with franchised operators generally outperforming independents. For resale buyers, that category tailwind matters less than a unit's own local demand, visibility and competition.

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