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 Opens 20 New Locations & Achieves Double-Digit Systemwide Franchise Sales Growth in 2025
2025 performance positions the rapidly growing Mediterranean fast casual for a strong year in 2026 – both in franchise development and sales
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the U.S., announced today its year-over-year performance in 2025 – a year that marked significant growth across the system and at the unit level. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened 20 new restaurants in 2025, expanding its nationwide presence in key states like Florida, California, and Texas as well as entering new markets including New Mexico and Wisconsin. The brand also reported just under $100 million in systemwide sales last year, with franchise sales seeing a remarkable 41% increase year-over-year.
On the heels of this success, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is accelerating its growth momentum in 2026 and is well-positioned to have a standout year during its 15th anniversary. The brand is projecting over 20 openings by the end of the year, including in global markets like Egypt, Australia, and Canada. Notably, nearly half of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill’s unit growth is being fueled by existing franchise owners, signifying operator confidence in the brand and its future.
“In 2025 we continued to set the foundation and this year we’re on track to surpass 100 locations and $150 million in systemwide sales – milestones that reflect the strength of our franchisees and the discipline behind our growth,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “The Great Greek is designed to scale, with a model that delivers strong performance while protecting the quality and hospitality that define our guest experience. We know exactly what makes this brand successful, and we’re executing on that vision every day.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill attributes its compounding success to its dedicated franchise owners and innovation. The brand has been leveraging data-centric AI to better understand its guests and how restaurants are performing, turning insights into smarter decisions across marketing, operations, and menu execution. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill experienced gains in off-premises dining in 2025 – including a 63% increase in catering sales – as well as with value-focused promotions like its Greek Feast family meals and $14.99 gyro combo. The launch of new limited time offers like its Greek Watermelon Salad and Loaded Feta Fries generated over 24,000 orders; the Watermelon Salad alone brought in 5,000 new guests.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a better-for-you, premium fast casual concept delivering fresh, cooked-to-order Mediterranean cuisine with the friendliness and attention to detail of full-service hospitality. Its menu champions authentic Mediterranean recipes featuring high-quality ingredients, including freshly prepared proteins, house-made sauces and dips, and vibrant vegetables, allowing guests to enjoy flavorful meals without compromise.
The award-winning concept is part of Big Flavor Brands™, the foodservice division of United Franchise Group™ (UFG). It is continually recognized as an industry- and category-leading brand, being named as one of the top 10 fastest growing chains of 2025 by Technomic and recently appearing on Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious list of the smartest-growing franchise brands for the second year in a row.
“The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill represents exactly the kind of franchise opportunity today’s entrepreneurs are seeking – a differentiated, high-demand concept backed by a disciplined and scalable franchise model. Our focus has always been on equipping franchisees with the systems, support, and operational efficiencies needed to succeed, and The Great Greek delivers on that promise,” said Ray Titus, Chairman and CEO of UFG. “With strong unit-level performance, growing multi-unit ownership, and expanding domestic and international demand, we see tremendous runway ahead for franchisees to grow alongside a brand that is defining the future of the Mediterranean fast casual category.”
