The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2018 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- West Palm Beach, FL United States Source: franchise.org
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill franchise specializes in fresh Mediterranean cuisine, offering grilled meats, healthy bowls, and authentic Greek dishes in a
Headline figures
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill quick facts
- Is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill a franchise?
- Yes. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 69 franchised and 8 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 65).
- How much does it cost to open a The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill franchise?
- The The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $526,670–$1,188,420 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $39,500 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 18). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 62). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations are there?
- The FDD reports 77 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 65). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $526,670 – $1,188,420 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures and operating income and revenue for 7 locations; revenue for 17 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 20 in 2024, to 77 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 28
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 18
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
6 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
7 locations
Operating income, revenue and other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- Affiliate-owned Great Greek restaurants in Clark County, Nevada
- Period
- affiliate-owned restaurants
- Excluded
- Seven affiliate-owned restaurants; one under two years operating, two at least two years, two over four years, one over six years, and one over ten years.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Fiscal year ended April 30, 2025 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 65
Net +46 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($526,670 – $1,188,420) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 57 to 77 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 28
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 18
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate-owned Great Greek restaurants in Clark County, Nevada · PDF p. 62
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised restaurants in the U.S., two or more years old · PDF p. 63
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 65
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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