Mediterranean restaurant opening in Cedar Park

Mediterranean restaurant opening in Cedar Park

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will open a Cedar Park restaurant in the second quarter of 2022, according to the company.

The restaurant’s menu will include dips, stuffed grape leaves, gyros, falafel and souvlaki plates. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will open at 3101 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. G, Ste. 100, Cedar Park. The company has two other Texas restaurants in Friendswood and The Colony. www.thegreatgreekgrill.com

Gyros, baklava and more: Greek Mediterranean Grill opens first Jacksonville-area restaurant

Gyros, baklava and more: Greek Mediterranean Grill opens first Jacksonville-area restaurant

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened its first Jacksonville-area restaurant on Monday in northern St. Johns County.

The fast-casual restaurant at 60 Shoppes Blvd. in The Shoppes of St. Johns Parkway shopping center in Saint Johns features freshly made gyros, baklava, spanakopita and other Mediterranean comfort food.

Nick Della Penna, former president of The Great Greek, previously told the Times-Union that they chose St. Johns County because of its consistent top annual ranking among Florida’s fastest-growing counties.

Everything About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Story

Everything About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Story

Every brand has a history, and ours began in 2011. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill location opened in a small Nevada town, offering scrumptious food prepared by a culinary-trained Greek/Armenian family before being purchased by seasoned restauranteurs, Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones. Once they came on board, great things unfolded.

Nick and Trent brought their experience in the hospitality industry, making operational changes to enhance our restaurant’s performance. Then, Nick and Trent connected with United Franchise Group (UFG), which helped introduce The Great Greek to even more investors and hungry customers. This turned out to be a game changer and propelled us to a whole new level of success. Since then, we’ve been adding additional locations and furthering our territorial footprint.

With the continued popularity of the Mediterranean diet, more and more customers are choosing this lifestyle every day. We’re a big winner with diners when it comes to one-time trials followed by frequent visits.

Our food is what anchors our business. Mediterranean food is not only healthy, but features big, bold flavors that make it easy to enjoy. Our customers love that they can come to us for a quick bite to eat without straying too far from their dietary requirements. The fresh, made-from-scratch food we create, in addition to our dining experience and industry recognition, make us a triple threat. We’re an attractive fast-casual option that’s become a highly sought-after destination for diners.

Your future customers in your community are craving a unique fast-casual dining experience. They will love the great taste and healthy options that fill our menu, leading to a passionately loyal customer base. We have our authentic, third-generation Greek family recipes to thank for that.

We don’t compromise on our commitment to quality, ever. We use only the highest quality ingredients for our sauces, soups, dressings, marinades, and desserts made from scratch daily. Our food is as fresh as you can get, meaning we take the time to chop, slice, and trim all of our ingredients each and every day.

We stick to the Great Greek pledge. We go above and beyond to treat all patrons like family, serving consistently delicious food that exceeds their expectations. We take the time to pay close attention to every dish we prepare, serving memorable meals in a great atmosphere.

We keep the tradition of great Greek food going every day, making meals with care and love. We’ll continue to pass down our recipes from generation to generation, prepared with the spirit of authentic Mediterranean hospitality. While we’ve made the dining room a little bigger to fit more guests, your customers will always feel right at home with our smiling faces, table service, and cheerful ambiance.

Delicious food is what we know, what we do, and what we love. Join The Great Greek and create memorable meals rooted in tradition and family for your community.

This is just the beginning of The Great Greek Mediterranean food franchise history. Contact us today to learn more about what it takes to get started.

Food for Thought: Industry Food Trends for 2022

Food for Thought: Industry Food Trends for 2022

With current sales for the restaurant industry estimated at over $659B for 2020, it’s a great time to consider a franchise opportunity with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill! While there still remains some challenges to overcome, the restaurant industry continues to thrive and has seen several changes that are likely to stick around long term.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill can help you establish yourself as a restaurateur with the guidance of experts. Partnering with us is a delicious franchise investment. We provide our franchise owners with comprehensive training and ongoing support, so you have a solid foundation that’s backed by research, development, and food trends for 2022 and beyond.

Food Trends for the Next Year

The restaurant industry has seen some necessary and innovative changes take place in order to adapt to the evolving landscape over the past two years. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a standout franchise opportunity with high-profit potential and room to grow. With our built-in demand, the reassurance of a successful track record, and access to an experienced network, we’ve built a reputation as an outstanding restaurant opportunity with game-changing food.

We keep our franchise owners up to date on industry trends in the form of email updates, online training, conferences, and more, so franchisees can be sure to offer their customers the best food and service around. Recently, QSR Magazine featured restaurant predictions made by industry leaders for the year ahead. Some of notable forecasted trends for the quick-service restaurant industry include:

  • Maximizing efficiency with double drive-thru restaurant models
  • Reconfiguring off-premises ordering process to be more convenient
  • Leveraging technology investments to optimize and streamline operations
  • Providing more employee incentives for labor efficiency, a happy work environment, and retention
  • Maintaining and improving hospitality to enhance the in-store experience
  • Embracing creative thinking around supply chain issues to avoid raising prices

Become a Part of Our Family

There are a number of restaurant franchise opportunities out there. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill stands apart from the competition, both for the quality of our food and our franchisee support.

An investment with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill includes all of the ingredients for success. We’ll get you up and running in the business of delicious food by providing expert training, continuous support, and an experienced network.

Our franchise model is a great fit for communities that are hungry for a unique restaurant with an unbeatable menu. We have the industry expertise, multiple revenue streams, and a proven track record. Taking all of these factors into consideration, you’ll find our opportunity is filled with high-profit potential!

We’re in it for the long haul. We work hard to ensure that our franchise owners have what it takes to carry the brand forward, and we’re there for you with support throughout the process. Plus, we have opportunities to take your investment even further to leverage our model even more.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill offers franchisees the opportunity to open as many locations as they’d like. You can choose to do this initially or add them over time or take our opportunity to the next level by becoming an area developer or master licensee.

Our goal is your success. We’re dedicated to helping our franchise owners learn, grow, and expand with comprehensive training and ongoing support every step of the way.

Choose The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to build a thriving Greek food franchise in your community!

These are just a few of the reasons why you should open a Greek food franchise with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Contact us today to learn more about what it takes to get started.