International Master Franchise Opportunities in Poland With The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
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Start The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Poland
Poland’s restaurant market is growing fast, and Polish diners are increasingly looking for fresh, simple meals made from quality ingredients. The Great Greek brings exactly that in a modern fast casual format.
As The Great Greek’s Master License Partner in Poland, you’ll introduce an award-winning, fast-growing brand to the country, open your flagship restaurant, then build a national network of franchise owners.
The Great Greek Story
Fifteen years ago, culinary-trained, third-generation restaurateurs Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones set out to do something simple: serve exceptional Mediterranean food with genuine hospitality. Every gyro, souvlaki plate and salad is made fresh to order from scratch-made recipes, and guests taste the difference.
That simple idea has become one of the fastest-growing Mediterranean brands in fast casual. Today The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has more than 90 restaurants across 22 U.S. states and is open in Canada, Australia and Egypt, with a master partner now bringing the brand to Guyana and the Caribbean.
90+ restaurants open
Nearly $100 million in systemwide sales in 2025
20 new restaurants opened in 2025
Franchise sales up 41% in 2025
Catering sales up 63% in 2025
The Master License Model
A Proven Restaurant Model Built for Poland
Polish consumers have more to spend on eating out than they did a few years ago, and they’re choosing meals that feel fresh and wholesome. The Great Greek’s made-to-order Mediterranean menu, efficient kitchens and takeout, delivery and catering channels are built to win that business.
Mediterranean food travels well. The Mediterranean diet was named the best diet overall by U.S. News & World Report for the ninth consecutive year in 2026, and guests everywhere are looking for fresh, flavorful meals that fit a healthier lifestyle. The Great Greek delivers that in a fast casual format, with made-to-order dishes ready in minutes, plus catering, takeout and delivery.
Support At Each Step
- Site selection. We help you identify and secure the best location for your flagship restaurant, using demographic research and our real estate experience, then plan where future franchise locations should follow.
- Supply chain setup. We help you build an approved local supply chain that delivers the quality and authentic ingredients our recipes require.
- Design and build-out. Our team guides the design, construction and equipment of your flagship so it reflects the brand from day one.
- Launch team. Our opening team works on site with you and your staff to train, prepare and launch your flagship.
Training & revenue
Global Training Support
- Restaurant and culinary training. Management and culinary training at our headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, followed by on-site training in your country as your flagship opens.
- Master franchise sales training. Once your flagship is established, you learn how to recruit, award and support franchise owners, with ongoing visits and calls as your network grows.
Income Opportunities in Portugal
As Master License Partner, you earn from your own flagship, from every franchise you award, from ongoing royalties across your network and from supplying your franchisees. Every new restaurant across Poland adds to your income and to the long-term value of the business you’re building.
The Four Master License Profit Centers
Flagship Restaurant
Your flagship earns from the day it opens and becomes the showcase and training ground for every future franchise owner in your country.
Franchise Sales
After your flagship is established, you award franchises across Poland and keep a significant portion of the franchise fee for each one.
Franchise Royalties
Every restaurant in your network pays ongoing royalties in return for the brand, recipes, systems and support you provide. As your network grows, so does this recurring income.
Franchisee Supplies
Your franchisees source approved ingredients, branded packaging and materials through the supply chain you manage, adding to your revenue with every order.
Why Partner With The Great Greek?
- Turnkey business. No prior restaurant experience is required. Our recipes, systems and training give you everything you need to operate.
- Simple, efficient operations. A focused menu and documented, scratch-made recipes keep kitchens consistent and fast.
- Multiple sales channels. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and a fast-growing catering business.
- Backed by United Franchise Group. 40+ years of franchising experience and master license partnerships around the world since 1995.
- Exclusive country rights. The exclusive right to develop The Great Greek in your country, with opportunities to expand into nearby markets.
Why Poland Is Ready for The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
You know Poland better than anyone. Here’s what we see:
A rapidly growing restaurant market
The number of restaurants registered in Poland rose from about 74,000 in 2021 to about 99,000, an increase of 35%, according to GUS data reported in 2025. Diners are eating out more, and new brands are finding room to grow.
Rising purchasing power
Pyszne.pl’s 2025 Economic Index found the purchasing power of Polish consumers for popular takeout dishes has risen, with the minimum wage buying significantly more meals in 2025 than in 2023.
Demand for fresh, simple food
More than one-third of Polish consumers plan to increase spending on fresh and healthy products, according to PwC Poland’s 2025 consumer report. Fresh, scratch-made Mediterranean food fits that shift.
Prefer to Open One or More Restaurants?
Not looking to develop all of Poland? You can still bring The Great Greek to your community by owning and operating your own restaurants. Tell us where you’d like to open, and our international team will explain how individual and multi-unit restaurants are awarded in Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need restaurant experience?
No. Our training covers culinary, operations and management, and our team supports you through opening. Business leadership, hospitality and knowledge of your local market matter more.
Where should I open my flagship restaurant?
You won’t make that decision alone. We use demographic research and our real estate experience to help you identify and secure the best location for your flagship, then plan where future franchise restaurants should follow.
What language is the training in?
Training is delivered in English, with on-site support in your country as your flagship opens.
Does the master license cover all of Poland?
The master license is designed as a country-level partnership. Our international team will confirm the territory available and how development would be phased.
Can I open one or more restaurants instead of developing the whole country?
Yes. Tell us where you’d like to open, and our international team will explain how individual and multi-unit restaurants are awarded in Poland.
Bring The Great Greek to Poland
Tell us about your background and your plans for Poland. Our international team will walk you through the Master License opportunity, territory availability and next steps.