The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a leading fast casual brand known for its authentic flavors and elevated guest experience, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt. The milestone comes as The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill celebrates its 15th anniversary and reflects the growing global demand for fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine.
Backed by the global infrastructure and franchise support of United Franchise Group (UFG), The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is strategically entering regions where it can leverage existing operational support while introducing the brand to new audiences. This comes on the heels of the brand also signing a master franchise agreement to expand into Guyana and seven additional Caribbean countries, further strengthening its international development pipeline.
“Our international growth is a testament to the strength of our franchise model and the caliber of operators we’re attracting,” said Bob Andersen, President. “As our footprint expands to new countries, we remain committed to partnering with best-in-class franchisees who have a deep understanding of their markets and share our values in maintaining the authenticity and level of service that our brand is known for. That combination is what’s fueling our momentum and setting the foundation for long-term global success.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill’s three new international restaurants include:
- Cairo, Egypt: Franchise owner Metry Habashy has opened The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill at Regent’s High Street, bringing the brand to the Middle East for the first time. Habashy is an existing franchisee who also owns The Great Greek in Old Bridge, New Jersey, which set a weekly opening sales record. His continued investment underscores his strong confidence in the brand’s model and performance. The Cairo restaurant incorporates thoughtful local adaptations, including Arabic language integration, adjusted beverage offerings, and extended operating hours to align with local dining habits, with service running until midnight. The location also features fresh, hand-made pita prepared in-house, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to authenticity.
- Queensland, Australia: Franchise owners Chirayushkumar Patel and Surjit Salwan have debuted The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Fortitude Valley, marking the brand’s entry into the Australian market. The duo has aggressive plans to develop at least 50 locations across the region. Early momentum is strong, with the restaurant hosting around 100 guests during its soft opening, including representatives from the mayor’s office, signaling strong community interest and local engagement.
- Alberta, Canada: Multi-unit franchise owners Amrinder Cheema, Gurbinder Singh, and Poonam Goyal have expanded The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill’s presence once again with the opening of their newest restaurant in Calgary. This marks the brand’s third location in Alberta, reflecting both strong early performance in the market and the ownership group’s ability to execute quickly. The team has brought their three restaurants online in rapid succession and has plans for continued development across the province.
“What’s especially exciting is seeing established and new franchisees alike lean into the brand in a meaningful way, whether it’s reinvesting after strong performance or scaling quickly with multi-unit development,” added Andersen. “From record-setting openings in the U.S. to rapid expansion abroad, it reinforces that our concept resonates across cultures while still allowing for thoughtful localization where it matters most.”
To learn more about international franchise opportunities with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com or contact Michael White, Chief Development Officer, at mwhite@ufgcorp.com.
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