International Master Franchise Opportunities in Spain with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
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Start The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Spain
Spain lives the Mediterranean diet. What it’s ready for is a modern, fast casual Greek brand that delivers fresh, healthy Mediterranean food at the speed of a busy workday.
As The Great Greek’s Master License Partner in Spain, you’ll introduce an award-winning, fast-growing brand to the country, open your flagship restaurant, then build a national network of franchise owners, compounding your earning potential as you add new restaurants.
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 Spain
Spanish diners expect fresh, quality ingredients, and more of them want to eat well even when they eat quickly. The Great Greek’s made-to-order gyros, souvlaki, bowls and salads give them a fresh new Mediterranean flavor in a format built for lunch, takeout, delivery and catering.
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 Spain
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 Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain Is Ready for The Great Greek
You know Spain better than anyone. Here’s what we see:
A €30.8 billion restaurant sector
Spain’s restaurant sector generated about €30.8 billion in 2025, up 3.5% on the year before, according to DBK. Formats without table service, such as fast food chains and self-service restaurants, performed best.
Diners who expect healthy options
8 in 10 Spaniards expect to find healthy options when they go to a restaurant, and 66% of restaurants say demand for healthy food grew over the past year, according to Edenred’s FOOD Barometer 2025. Freshness was the top marker of a healthy meal for 96% of respondents.
A fragmented market ready for a brand
Spain’s restaurant sector remains highly fragmented, with many small, single-site businesses (DBK, 2025). A recognized brand with consistent quality, efficient systems and national buying power stands out.
Prefer to Open One or More Restaurants?
Not looking to develop all of Spain? 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 Spain.
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.
Will the menu work in a country that already eats Mediterranean food?
Yes. The Great Greek offers a distinctly Greek take on Mediterranean food in a fast casual format. You’ll work with our team to adapt items, beverages and hours to Spanish dining habits, just as our partners have done in other countries.
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 Spain.
Bring The Great Greek to Spain
Tell us about your background and your plans for Spain. Our international team will walk you through the Master License opportunity, territory availability and next steps.