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 Opens 20 New Locations and Achieves Double-Digit Systemwide Sales
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.”
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The award-winning Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a leading franchise within the Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant industry, offering a vivacious and flavorful menu inspired by foods in the Mediterranean diet. Every dish is made fresh, in-house from authentic recipes passed down generation after generation. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group™, a globally recognized leader in franchising, within the United Franchise Group’s food division, Big Flavor Brands™.
About Big Flavor Brands
Big Flavor Brands™ specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. From fast-casual restaurants with authentic third-generation recipes like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, to specialty concepts like the grazing innovator and charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of United Franchise Group™, which is comprised of innovative concepts pushing the boundaries with an unwavering commitment to quality, variety, and the pursuit of joyful eating.
