The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking experienced restaurant operators and franchise groups to develop the brand across Canada. This is an opportunity to build a multi-unit Mediterranean casual-dining franchise network in North America's second-largest economy, with proven demand for fast-casual Mediterranean cuisine and a mature, sophisticated franchise culture.
Expand The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Across Canada
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise with 80+ locations worldwide. Founded by 3rd-generation restaurateurs with deep roots in Mediterranean food culture, the brand offers an authentic yet accessible Mediterranean dining experience: fresh ingredients, housemade preparations, and quality-driven execution at approachable prices.
The Great Greek is part of Big Flavor Brands and United Franchise Group (UFG), a franchise organization with 1,600+ franchise locations in 60+ countries. The brand brings together fine-dining culinary standards with fast-casual operational efficiency, creating a differentiated market position in the growing Mediterranean cuisine category.
THE MASTER LICENSE OPPORTUNITY
A Canadian Master License grants you the exclusive rights to develop The Great Greek across the country. You will be the brand's official representative in Canada, responsible for opening flagship locations and recruiting, training, and supporting franchisees to build a national network.The revenue model includes profits from your own flagship locations, franchise fees from each new operator you bring into the system, and ongoing royalty income from your expanding network. Canada's restaurant market sophistication, urban density in major metros, and growing consumer interest in Mediterranean and healthy dining create favorable conditions for multi-unit franchise growth.
WHY CANADA?
Canada's restaurant industry is mature, professionally operated, and actively adopting franchise systems. Major Canadian cities—Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary—have high densities of affluent consumers who dine out regularly and seek quality, health-conscious, non-traditional dining options. The Mediterranean cuisine category is growing faster than the overall casual dining sector, driven by consumer preference for Mediterranean diet benefits and fresh, ingredient-forward cooking.Canada's franchise culture means prospective multi-unit operators understand the model and actively evaluate new brands that offer strong operational systems and differentiation. The country's business environment is stable, regulations are consistent across provinces, and Canadian restaurateurs have access to capital. For The Great Greek, Canada represents an immediate expansion opportunity into a market that values quality, authenticity, and operational excellence—the brand's core strengths.
WHAT THIS MASTER LICENSE DELIVERS
- Exclusive development rights across Canada, home to 40+ million consumers with high dining frequency
- Access to a mature franchise market with sophisticated multi-unit operators seeking growth
- Multiple revenue streams from flagship operations, franchise sales, and ongoing royalties
- A proven operational model with 80+ locations worldwide
- Authentic Mediterranean positioning that resonates with Canadian health-conscious consumers
- Culinary standards and housemade preparation methods that command premium positioning
- Full training at UFG headquarters, plus on-site launch support across your Canadian markets
- Ongoing marketing, operational, and culinary support from a dedicated team
YOUR ROLE AS MASTER LICENSEE
- Open and operate flagship The Great Greek locations in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and other major markets
- Recruit experienced multi-unit restaurant operators and franchise groups aligned with the brand's quality standards
- Provide training and ongoing operational support to franchisees on culinary standards, food preparation, and brand execution
- Establish relationships with premium ingredient suppliers across Canada to support quality consistency
- Adapt marketing strategies to Canadian consumer preferences while maintaining Mediterranean authenticity
- Ensure brand standards for food quality, ingredient sourcing, and guest experience across all locations
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Training begins with an intensive program at UFG headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, covering operations, food preparation standards, supplier management, menu execution, franchisee recruitment, and brand positioning. UFG then provides on-site support during your Canadian flagship launches.Ongoing support includes access to proprietary culinary standards and recipes, supplier relationship guidance, marketing campaign support, franchisee development support, regular strategic reviews, and continuity with your dedicated international team. UFG has built successful franchise networks across North America and understands the Canadian market's opportunities and operational requirements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Canadian partner is an experienced restaurant operator or multi-unit franchise group with a track record of success in upscale casual dining, fast-casual, or QSR environments.This could be an established Canadian restaurant company looking to diversify into a growth-stage franchise, a regional multi-unit operator expanding nationally, or a private equity group focused on restaurant concepts. Prior Mediterranean restaurant experience is valuable but not required.
What matters is operational discipline, culinary appreciation, the ability to recruit and manage multi-unit franchisees, and access to capital for flagship development.
Take the Next Step
If you have the operational expertise, restaurant background, and capital to build The Great Greek into Canada's leading Mediterranean casual-dining franchise, we invite you to request our Master License Information Pack or schedule a confidential discovery call.
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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.”
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