Establish The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Across the United Kingdom
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:
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Celebrates Strong First Half of 2026 with 21 Total Franchise Agreements, Global Expansion, and Compounding Sales Growth
Mediterranean fast-casual concept continues milestone 15th anniversary year with domestic and international expansion, technology innovation, and momentum toward 100 locations
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, the award-winning fast-casual restaurant brand known for its elevated Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality-driven dining experience, announced today its notable performance through the first half of 2026, advancing franchise development, expanding its global footprint, driving strong sales growth, and earning multiple industry accolades. The brand currently has 92 restaurants open across 22 states and internationally.
During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth markets, while also securing its first-ever franchise agreement in Massachusetts. Development activity included:
- Six locations for Nassau County, New York
- Five locations for Dallas, Texas
- Three locations for Naples, Florida
- Five locations spanning Omaha, Nebraska and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Two locations for Bakersfield, California
- Single locations in Dothan, Alabama; Reading, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Boynton Beach, Florida; Rocklin, California; Suffolk County, New York; and additional locations in New Jersey, California and Indiana
Building on its international growth strategy, the brand also signed a master franchise agreement for Guyana and seven Caribbean countries, further expanding its global development pipeline.
“The Great Greek is entering its next chapter from a position of real strength. Our franchisees are seeing the benefits of a differentiated concept with compelling unit-level economics, while consumers continue to embrace fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “The restaurant industry continues to create exciting opportunities for brands that can deliver both operational excellence and a strong value proposition, and we’re confident The Great Greek is primed to lead that next wave of growth.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill also opened eight new domestic restaurants during the first half of 2026, welcoming guests in Cedar City, Layton, and Hurricane, Utah; Salem, New Hampshire; Chandler, Arizona; Bolingbrook, Illinois; Epping, New Hampshire; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Internationally, the brand opened its first restaurants in Australia and Egypt while continuing its expansion in Canada with an additional location. With these openings and a strong development pipeline, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill remains on track to surpass 100 locations open and operating by the end of 2026, marking another milestone during its 15th anniversary year.
Operational performance remained equally strong. Through the first half of the year, the brand saw increases in both same-store sales and same-store transactions for its franchised restaurants, reflecting continued consumer demand for its fresh Mediterranean menu and differentiated dining experience.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill also continued investing in digital convenience and menu innovation. The brand launched its new mobile app, providing guests with an enhanced ordering experience and expanded loyalty capabilities. In addition, its limited-time Seared Tuna Salad generated more than 2,500 transactions, demonstrating guests’ enthusiasm for premium seasonal offerings.
The brand’s strong positioning and sustained momentum earned its placement with several prestigious industry accolades. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was recognized as a Fast & Serious brand by Franchise Times for the second consecutive year, and it earned a spot on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list for the fourth year in a row. The brand was also named as one of the top three Emerging Restaurant Chains in the U.S. by Datassential and appeared on Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report again this year, highlighting the brand’s continued rise among the nation’s leading restaurant concepts.
“Fifteen years ago, The Great Greek was built around a simple idea: serve exceptional food with genuine hospitality. Today, that vision has evolved into an internationally recognized franchise brand with remarkable momentum,” said Ray Titus, Chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group. “The team’s disciplined growth strategy, commitment to operational excellence, and focus on best-in-class franchisee support continue to position The Great Greek as one of the most exciting restaurant franchise opportunities in the industry.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a part of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), the global leader for entrepreneurs with four decades of franchising experience. In the first half of this year, United Franchise Group affiliated brands opened 105 new locations, signed 148 individual franchise agreements plus 7 development agreements for 19 additional locations, and granted 10 separate Master License agreements to Master Partners globally.
