International Master Franchise Opportunities in the UK With The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
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Start The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in the UK
British diners are eating out more thoughtfully: they want value, quality and food that fits a healthier lifestyle. The Great Greek delivers all three, with made-to-order Mediterranean dishes served fast, in a warm, modern restaurant.
As The Great Greek’s Master License Partner in the UK, you’ll introduce an award-winning, fast-growing brand across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, 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 the UK
The UK has a well-developed fast casual market, and Mediterranean food is a natural fit for diners looking for fresh, healthier choices. The Great Greek’s focused menu, efficient kitchens and multiple sales channels (dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering) are built for that market.
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 the UK
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 the UK 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 the UK 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 the UK Is Ready for The Great Greek
You know the UK market better than anyone. Here’s what we see:
A £100 billion market for eating out
The UK eating out market was forecast to pass £100 billion in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence, with steady growth expected through 2028. Quick service brands are adapting to rising costs better than labor-intensive, service-led restaurants.
Health is a real driver of choice
44% of UK consumers cite health consciousness as a key driver when eating out (Lumina Intelligence, 2025). Fresh, made-to-order Mediterranean food meets that need without asking guests to sacrifice flavor.
A £24 billion food-to-go market
The UK food-to-go market was forecast at £24 billion in 2025, with consumer preference shifting toward fresh, nutritious, high-quality options (Lumina Intelligence). The Great Greek’s takeout, delivery and catering channels are built to capture it.
Prefer to Open One or More Restaurants?
Not looking to develop all of the UK? 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 the UK.
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 UK master license include Northern Ireland?
Our international team will confirm the exact territory, including how Northern Ireland is treated alongside Ireland.
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 the UK.
Bring The Great Greek to the UK
Tell us about your background and your plans for the UK. Our international team will walk you through the Master License opportunity, territory availability and next steps.