Secure Exclusive Rights to Develop The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Across Your Asian Market
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise with 50+ locations across 17 U.S. states and $73 million systemwide sales (2024). Founded by 3rd-generation restaurateurs, the brand brings Mediterranean culinary authenticity and housemade preparation standards to accessible fast-casual dining.The brand 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 health-conscious diners across the globe.
The Master License opportunity: building at regional scale
An Asian Master License gives you exclusive rights to develop The Great Greek within a defined territory, which may encompass a single country or group of countries. You serve as the brand's official representative, opening flagship locations and building a franchise network within your territory.Revenue streams include profits from your own locations, franchise fees from each franchisee you recruit, and ongoing royalty income from your entire network. The scale of Asian markets means the growth potential for a committed Master Licensee is substantial.
The Asia opportunity
Asia is home to 4.5 billion people and some of the world's fastest-growing economies. Rapid urbanization, a rising middle class, and expanding commercial and retail sectors are driving demand for quality dining experiences at an accelerating pace across the region. Mediterranean cuisine is gaining recognition in Asian markets as a health-conscious, ingredient-driven alternative to traditional casual-dining options.Affluent Asian consumers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and other major cities actively seek international quality cuisines. The franchise model is expanding rapidly across Asia. For The Great Greek, Asia represents access to the world's fastest-growing market with substantial addressable demand for quality casual dining. Signarama already operates in multiple Asian markets, providing proof of concept for franchise model adaptability across diverse Asian business cultures.
What this Master License delivers
- Exclusive development rights within a defined Asian territory, potentially spanning multiple countries
- Access to the world's fastest-growing commercial markets with enormous addressable demand
- Multiple revenue streams from flagship locations, franchise development, and ongoing royalties
- A proven Mediterranean concept with $73M U.S. systemwide sales and strong operational systems
- Alignment with growing Asian consumer interest in health-conscious and quality international cuisines
- Comprehensive training at UFG headquarters, plus on-site launch support in your territory
- Proprietary culinary and operational systems for brand execution
- The infrastructure of United Franchise Group, with experience operating across Asian markets
Your role as Master Licensee
- Develop and execute a market entry and growth plan for your Asian territory
- Open flagship The Great Greek locations in major commercial and affluent centers within your territory
- Recruit and train franchisees, adapting the recruitment approach to local business culture
- Establish local supplier networks that meet quality standards while optimizing for local ingredient sourcing
- Adapt marketing, pricing, and service offerings to the specific needs and norms of your market
- Maintain The Great Greek brand standards while ensuring the Mediterranean concept resonates with local consumers
Who this opportunity is for
The right partner for an Asian Master License is an established business group, holding company, or experienced F&B conglomerate with deep knowledge of their target market. In many Asian markets, the Master Licensee will be a diversified conglomerate or multi-brand holding company with the capital, infrastructure, and local relationships to support large-scale franchise development. Cross-cultural business experience, existing commercial restaurant networks, and understanding of local consumer preferences are significant advantages. Signarama provides comprehensive training on all operations.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 initial market launches within your territory. Ongoing support includes proprietary culinary systems, supplier relationship guidance, marketing resources, strategic guidance on market expansion, and regular communication with the international team. UFG has operated franchise brands across Asia for years and understands the logistical, cultural, and regulatory nuances of the region.The Great Greek's corporate systems, training materials, and international communications operate in English. The Master Licensee's leadership team should include at least one senior member with strong English proficiency. Local-language operations with customers and franchisees are standard practice.
Take the next step
If you have the market knowledge, organizational infrastructure, and capital to build The Great Greek into a leading Mediterranean casual-dining brand in your Asian market, request our Master License Information Pack or schedule a confidential discovery call about available territories.The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Celebrates Strong First Half of 2026
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.”
