The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2025 FDD

Food & Beverage · Mediterranean

Investment min
$300K
Total: $300K–$1M
Avg gross revenue
$1M
Unit-level, 2025
Franchise fee
$40K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6% of gross revenues
Locations
70
Franchising since 2018

Description

What is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill?

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.
  • Mediterranean diet focused
  • Fast-casual Greek dining
  • Build-your-own bowls
  • Health-conscious positioning
  • Suburban family targeting
  • Fresh Mediterranean ingredients

Location Analysis

Where The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill wins

The brand demonstrates concentrated regional strength in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina) and Southwest (Texas, Arizona), with particularly dense market presence in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Orlando, Charlotte, Houston, and Phoenix. This geographic clustering suggests a deliberate expansion strategy targeting Sun Belt markets with growing populations, suburban development patterns, and demographic alignment with health-conscious dining preferences. The focus on Florida and Texas—states with favorable business climates and substantial population growth—reflects sound territory positioning for emerging fast-casual concepts. Customer ratings of 4.2-4.4 stars indicate generally positive reception with room for operational refinement. Positive review themes around fresh food, authentic flavors, generous portions, and healthy alternatives validate the concept's core value proposition and menu differentiation. However, recurring concerns about inconsistent quality, service speed during peaks, and variable execution across locations point to operational challenges that could impact customer retention and unit-level profitability. The moderate review volume (50-300+ per location) suggests brand awareness remains market-dependent, creating trial barriers in newer territories. Ideal site selection in retail centers with grocery anchors and drive-through capability requires premium real estate access and negotiation skills. Prospective franchisees should conduct thorough local market validation, assess direct Mediterranean fast-casual competition density, verify demographic alignment with health-oriented consumers aged 25-55, and evaluate territory support structures to address execution consistency concerns before committing capital.
Total US locations
57
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 represents a relatively young franchise system (founded 2017) that has achieved notable expansion to 70 units, suggesting strong initial franchisee interest in the Mediterranean fast-casual segment. The investment range of $300,000 to $1,088,560 positions this concept in the moderate-to-substantial tier for fast-casual formats, with the upper range likely reflecting premium real estate builds including drive-through capability and turnkey buildouts in competitive retail centers. The reported gross revenue of $1,483,031 provides a meaningful baseline for evaluating unit-level performance, though investors should conduct detailed analysis of operating margins, labor costs, and food cost structures specific to Mediterranean cuisine sourcing. The 1,800-2,400 square foot format aligns with efficient fast-casual operations but requires careful assessment of throughput capacity during peak periods, particularly given noted service speed concerns in reviews. The brand's rapid growth trajectory from startup to 70 locations in approximately six years warrants examination of operational consistency and support infrastructure—review feedback highlighting execution variability across locations suggests potential franchisee training or operational standardization challenges that could impact unit economics. The Mediterranean segment benefits from health-conscious dining trends, but investors should evaluate local market saturation, differentiation from established competitors like CAVA or Zoes Kitchen, and the capital efficiency required to achieve breakeven in markets with limited brand awareness.
Did you know? The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual Mediterranean concept, requires an initial investment ranging from $300,000 to $1,088,560. Founded in 2017, the brand has expanded to 70 locations primarily across Southeast and Southwest markets. The investment covers buildout for 1,800-2,400 square foot formats in retail centers, often including drive-through capability. Prospective franchisees should evaluate unit economics carefully given the brand's relative youth and operational scaling phase.

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

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $300,000 to $1,088,560. The midpoint $694,280 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$2M$2M$1M$800K$400KN/A
$1M
$1M
$1M
2022
2023
2024
Avg
$1M
YOY change (2023 -> 2024)
+13%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has an average gross revenue of $1M. (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.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+84% YoY
80644832160
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
57 units open as of 2025 FDD+26 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
$1M avg revenue · 70+ US franchises

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