The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a fast-casual brand known for authentic Mediterranean flavors, has accelerated its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia, and Egypt. The milestone coincides with the brand's 15th anniversary and reflects increasing global demand for fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine, according to a company announcement.
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 expansion follows 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 of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. "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."
The three new international restaurants include a location in Cairo, Egypt, at Regent's High Street, marking the brand's first entry into the Middle East. Franchise owner Metry Habashy, who also owns a Great Greek in Old Bridge, New Jersey, set a weekly opening sales record there and has adapted the Cairo restaurant with Arabic language integration, adjusted beverage offerings, and extended operating hours until midnight. The location features fresh, hand-made pita prepared in-house.
In Queensland, Australia, franchise owners Chirayushkumar Patel and Surjit Salwan opened in Fortitude Valley, marking the brand's Australian debut. They plan 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.
In Alberta, Canada, multi-unit franchise owners Amrinder Cheema, Gurbinder Singh, and Poonam Goyal opened their newest restaurant in Calgary, the brand's third location in the province. The team has brought their three restaurants online rapidly and has plans for continued development across Alberta.
"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," Andersen added. "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."
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group, within its food division, Big Flavor Brands™. For more information on international franchise opportunities, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.
