The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking an experienced restaurant operator or franchise group to develop the brand across the UK. This is an opportunity to build a multi-unit Mediterranean casual-dining franchise network in one of the world's most mature and sophisticated franchise markets, with proven consumer demand for quality international cuisines and health-conscious dining.

About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise with over 50 locations across 17 U.S. states and systemwide sales of $73 million in 2024. Founded by 3rd-generation restaurateurs, the brand offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine through housemade preparations, quality ingredients, and chef-driven execution at accessible fast-casual prices.

The Great Greek is part of Big Flavor Brands and UFG (1,600+ franchise locations worldwide), bringing Mediterranean culinary standards and ingredient integrity to casual-dining format that appeals to quality-conscious consumers.

The Master License Opportunity

A UK Master License grants you exclusive development rights for The Great Greek across the United Kingdom. You will open flagship locations and recruit, train, and support franchisees to build a Mediterranean restaurant network throughout the country.

Revenue streams include flagship location profits, franchise fees from each franchisee you recruit, and ongoing royalty income. The UK's mature franchise market, professional multi-unit operators, and affluent urban consumers create favorable conditions for rapid network growth.

Why United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom is home to one of the world's most developed restaurant franchise sectors. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and other cities have high densities of affluent consumers who dine out frequently and actively seek quality, ingredient-driven, non-traditional casual-dining options. Mediterranean cuisine is well-established as a consumer preference in the UK market, driven by health consciousness and interest in international dining experiences.

The UK franchise market is exceptionally mature, with experienced multi-unit operators, professional franchisees, and established infrastructure. For The Great Greek, the UK offers immediate access to a proven franchise ecosystem with operators who understand quality brands, operational excellence, and the importance of differentiation. The franchise-mature market means faster unit recruitment and network scaling compared to emerging franchise markets.

What this Master License Delivers

• Exclusive development rights across the UK, one of the world's most franchise-mature restaurant markets
• Access to professional, experienced multi-unit franchise operators seeking growth-stage concepts
• Multiple revenue streams from flagship locations, franchise sales, and ongoing royalties
• A proven operational model with 50+ U.S. locations and $73M systemwide sales
• Alignment with strong UK consumer preference for quality, health-conscious, and Mediterranean cuisines
• Mature UK franchise infrastructure supporting faster unit recruitment and network scaling
• Full training at UFG headquarters, plus on-site launch support
• Ongoing culinary, operational, and marketing support from the dedicated international team
  

Your role as Master Licensee

• Open and operate flagship The Great Greek locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and other major cities
• Recruit experienced multi-unit restaurant operators and franchise groups aligned with brand quality standards
• Provide training and ongoing operational support on culinary standards, brand execution, and operations
• Establish relationships with quality ingredient suppliers across the UK
• Adapt marketing strategies to UK consumer preferences while maintaining Mediterranean authenticity
• Ensure brand standards for food quality, ingredient sourcing, and guest experience across all locations

Who This Opportunity is For

The ideal UK partner is an experienced restaurant operator or multi-unit franchise group with a proven track record in upscale casual dining, fast-casual, or contemporary restaurant concepts. This could be an established UK restaurant company seeking growth-stage franchise expansion, a regional multi-unit operator ready to expand nationally, or a private equity group focused on restaurant franchises. Understanding of UK consumer preferences, the ability to recruit quality multi-unit franchisees, and access to capital for flagship development are essential.

Training and Support

Training begins at UFG headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, covering operations, culinary standards, supplier management, franchisee recruitment, and brand positioning. UFG then provides on-site support during your UK flagship launches. Ongoing support includes access to proprietary culinary systems, UK and European supplier relationship guidance, marketing campaign support, franchisee development support, regular strategic reviews, and continuity with your dedicated international team. UFG has extensive experience building franchise networks across the UK.

Take the Next Step

If you have the operational expertise, restaurant background, and capital to build The Great Greek into the UK's leading Mediterranean casual-dining franchise, request our Master License Information Pack or schedule a confidential discovery call: