The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a leading restaurant franchise opportunity. We’re proud to stand out in a sea of Greek options and provide outstanding support to owners investing in franchise restaurants with us.
Greek restaurants are rapidly growing in popularity, thanks to increased awareness of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean restaurant category is valued at $39B, and despite increased competition, the industry is expected to see continued growth. Named the best diet for the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet is highly regarded for its reduction in the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, dementia, memory loss, depression, and breast cancer. The diet has also been linked to stronger bones, a healthier heart, and a longer life.
Easy to follow with lots of delicious menu options, The Mediterranean diet is a safe and sensible choice that focuses on reducing and eliminating processed foods and incorporates fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
Dietary preferences are changing as new generations become the driving force of consumer trends. Today’s consumers are looking for new flavors, fresh ingredients, and overall healthier dishes. We’re a great choice because The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is anchored to the quality of our food. We pride ourselves on our authentic menu, which features the original, classic flavors of the Mediterranean, created daily from traditional family recipes. We use only the freshest ingredients for our contemporary take on this timeless cuisine.
With industry experience that spans over three decades, our franchise owners benefit greatly from our proven business model, multiple revenue streams, and our investment in them. We go above and beyond to support our franchise owners at every stage of their journey, giving them the confidence and knowledge they need to run their business and cement connections in the communities they serve.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is the best Greek restaurant franchise opportunity to choose to break into the booming fast-casual restaurant market and get ahead of the competition. Our team is there to support you throughout the entire process, from finding an ideal location to organizing a successful launch date and beyond, and we can’t wait for you to become part of the family.
How Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Provide Marketing Support?
Marketing
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill goes above and beyond to provide comprehensive training and ongoing support for our franchisees to succeed. We’re with you every step of the way, from our comprehensive training program to technology management and marketing support.
Our franchisees have access to all the marketing materials and strategies we’ve developed, which are simple to customize. With our industry experience, brand recognition, and successful track record, we’re able to share our expertise in all aspects of owning and operating a business.
We also consult with our franchisees to ensure our marketing support is bolstering awareness for their restaurant and building a strong fan base. We feature strategic marketing plans to handle your online reputation, provide creative services, and raise awareness in the community.
Our franchisees greatly benefit from our partnership with United Franchise Group (UFG). UFG is a franchising powerhouse that gives us industry-leading advantages, thanks to their 35-plus years of experience. We’ve got your marketing support covered from when you first start a franchise restaurant to expansion and beyond.
How Our Technology Boosts Your Investment
Technology
When you invest in a franchise opportunity with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, you’ll gain valuable resources designed to boost your investment. We share our decades of experience to provide our franchisees with processes and systems for operating success.
To do this, we make sure we stay ahead of technological advancements. We consistently innovate the technology we use to adjust our approach, raise awareness, and expand opportunities. Our technology includes:
- Advanced POS systems
- Online ordering
- Gift cards
- A loyalty program
- Our mobile app
- Third-party delivery services
- Digital reputation management
Our franchisees especially appreciate our proprietary intranet platform. This platform acts as a central repository to streamline ordering, access preferred vendors, provide feedback, track and compare sales, keep track of marketing efforts, and more.
In addition to our intranet platform, we provide our franchisees with plug-and-play dashboards for seamless integration into the various software applications and virtual catering management systems they use. Our online catering ordering was especially helpful during the pandemic as it provided a way to help franchisees see growth.
Did You Know We Offer Expert Training?
Training
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill strives to provide consistently high-quality food, service, and atmosphere at all of our restaurants. Our Mediterranean fast food franchise owners are champions of our brand, and as such, we offer in-depth training to set them on the right path to success.
As part of United Franchise Group, we’re able to offer proven franchise systems and industry-leading training backed by more than 35 years in business. We’re there for you every step of the way to ensure you have all the information and resources you need to operate your business.
We feature a comprehensive training program that teaches franchisees the ins and outs of our business model, the lessons we’ve learned, how we’ve adapted, and the systems we have in place. Franchisees complete both classroom and hands-on training sessions to optimize their learning and put the lessons into practice.
Training isn’t over when you leave the classroom; we supplement our program with on-site training at your restaurant. One of our team members will see to it that you’re implementing your classroom training effectively and assist with your grand opening.
Our franchisees can look forward to ongoing support for the life of their business, including assistance when you need it and regular professional development opportunities. We’ll help you keep your restaurant running smoothly and ensure you have everything you need to be successful.
What Can Our Preferred Vendors Do for You?
Vendors
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill features a menu that’s centered around fresh, authentic food. To create the best dishes possible, we need the best ingredients.
Mediterranean food features big, bold flavors and healthy ingredients. We utilize these flavors and ingredients to create the made-from-scratch menu items that make us a dining destination. Our menu wouldn’t be possible without high-quality ingredients.
Our franchisees are able to serve the freshest food with the help of our preferred vendors. As part of our partnership with United Franchise Group, the global leader for entrepreneurs, we’re able to provide our franchisees with preferred vendors, food suppliers, and independent suppliers. UFG’s award-winning reputation gives us early access, exclusive opportunities, unsurpassed buying power, and the ability to secure special pricing.
Additionally, we provide our franchisees with a proprietary intranet platform that allows them to order, customize, and provide feedback to our vendors. Through this platform, franchisees can add items that they need to order quickly, simply, and easily.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill does all the heavy lifting so our franchisees can focus on running their business and staying on track to meet their goals.
We Help You Find the Ideal Location
Real Estate
A great franchisor is there for you every step of the way. At The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, we know this to be true, especially when it comes to determining the right location for your restaurant.
Our goal is to help our franchise owners find the ideal location, so they have the best opportunity for success. The partnership we maintain with United Franchise Group includes a real estate component bolstered by UFG’s 35-plus years of experience. With our combined industry expertise, we’re able to secure the best site and best terms possible for our franchisees.
Once you’ve signed your franchise agreement, we’ll go to work with locally based companies to complete demographic studies and other elements of our real estate assistance program, including site selection, lease negotiations, construction management, and more. You can also look forward to our providing you with the specifications and layout designs for your restaurant, so you can rest assured that every aspect has been taken care of.
As a franchisee with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, you’ll enjoy our comprehensive support every step of the way. Our ongoing support doesn’t end once you’ve had your grand opening; we’re there to ensure you make the most of your investment by enabling you to run your business efficiently, attract and retain customers, mold your staff, and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Our Mission
Culture and Values
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is built on the principle of going above and beyond customer expectations. Our Great Greek Pledge is our promise to serve consistently delicious food by paying close attention to every meal we prepare.
Our customers expect the freshest ingredients in every Mediterranean dish we offer. By providing our franchisees with preferred vendors, special pricing, and other valuable resources, we’re able to ensure they use only the highest quality ingredients, so we’re able to maintain a consistent standard across all of our restaurants.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is proud to support the communities we serve. As a part of United Franchise Group (UFG), we’re able to give back and participate in the local community involvement efforts through UFG Cares, as well as our franchisee’s local community causes.
Our mission aligns with UFG’s mission statement: We have one customer: our franchisee. When they are successful, we are successful. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill provides exemplary franchisee support because we want to encourage and help our franchise owners become successful entrepreneurs. Together, we can enhance their lives and the communities around them.
To find out more about investing in franchise restaurants with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, contact us today to get started.