The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2025 FDD

Food & Beverage · Mediterranean

Investment min
$300K
Total: $300K–$1.09M
Avg gross revenue
$1.48M
Unit-level, 2025
Franchise fee
$39.5K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6% of gross revenues
Locations
70
Franchising since 2018

Description

What is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill?

Mediterranean restaurant serving gyros, souvlaki, and salads with house-made dips prepared daily

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant concept that brings authentic Mediterranean flavors and hospitality to communities across America. Founded in 2011, this franchise has earned a stellar reputation for serving fresh, made-to-order Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a welcoming, contemporary atmosphere.

At the heart of The Great Greek's success is their commitment to authentic recipes and high-quality ingredients. Their menu features beloved Mediterranean classics like gyros, souvlaki plates, and fresh Greek salads, alongside signature items such as their famous feta fries and house-made dips. Each location takes pride in preparing tzatziki, hummus, and other traditional sauces from scratch daily, ensuring authentic flavors that transport diners to the Mediterranean.

What sets The Great Greek apart is their dedication to generous portions, exceptional customer service, and maintaining consistently high standards across all locations. Their restaurants combine the convenience of fast-casual dining with the quality and care of traditional Greek cooking. The modern, clean atmosphere provides a comfortable setting for both dine-in guests and takeout customers.

The brand has garnered widespread praise for their tender, well-seasoned meats, fresh vegetables, and warm, fluffy pita bread. Their menu caters to various dietary preferences, offering options for both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. The addition of beloved desserts like baklava and their unique baklava ice cream provides the perfect finishing touch to any meal.

For entrepreneurs interested in the restaurant industry, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill represents an opportunity to join a brand that's established a proven track record of success while meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, flavorful Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Fast-casual Mediterranean dining
  • Health-conscious positioning
  • Suburban family focus
  • Lunch traffic oriented
  • Vegas-born brand
  • Florida market concentration

Location Analysis

Where The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill wins

Franchise development has historically clustered around United Franchise Group's South Florida corporate base. The concept originated in Las Vegas, Nevada, before franchising began. Suburban retail corridors and mixed-use centers suit the fast-casual model, with inline or endcap space typical for this type of restaurant. Multi-unit and area-developer agreements encourage market-by-market clustering. The model targets suburban households seeking fresh, made-to-order fast-casual dining, health- and ingredient-conscious consumers drawn to Mediterranean cuisine, weekday lunch traffic from nearby office and retail employment, and families using takeout, delivery, and catering occasions. Trade areas require sufficient daytime and residential density, with middle to upper-middle income demographics typical of fast-casual dining. Prospective franchisees should validate local demand for Mediterranean cuisine and competitive dynamics in their specific territory.
Total Locations
77
Franchise units
70
Corporate locations
7
Avg. sq. footage
1800

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Avg gross revenue$1,483,031
Investment range$300,000 – $1,088,560
Investment midpoint$694,280
Brand fund3% of your gross revenues.
Royalty6% of gross revenues
Franchise fee$39,500
Min. net worth$500,000
Min. liquid capital$300,000

Veteran discount available

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was founded in 2017 and has grown to 70 units. The initial investment ranges from $300,000 to $1,088,560, with a franchise fee of $39,500. Reported gross revenue is $1,483,031. The investment range reflects the capital required for inline or endcap space in retail centers, along with a full commercial kitchen suited to scratch-prepared Mediterranean menu items. The concept requires infrastructure to support dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering operations. Multi-unit and area-developer agreements are part of the franchise development model. The three-tier capital range suggests variability in real estate, buildout, and market conditions.
Did you know? The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a Mediterranean fast-casual franchise founded in 2017. The initial investment ranges from $300,000 to $1,088,560. The franchise fee is $39,500. The concept requires full commercial kitchen capability for scratch-prepared menu items in retail center locations.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$300K–$1.09M
Most common
$300,000
Minimum
$694,280
Midpoint
$1,088,560
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $694,280 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$1.43M
YOY change (2024 -> 2025)
0%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has an average gross revenue of $1.48M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

+23% YoY
70 units open as of 2025 FDD+13 in last 12 mo

2025 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's 2025 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill franchise typically ranges between $300,000.00 and $1,088,560.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2025. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
$1.48M avg revenue · 70+ US franchises