The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Expands Internationally With New Restaurants in Canada, Australia and Egypt
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opens new locations in Canada, Australia and Egypt, signaling strong global demand for Mediterranean cuisine and underscoring the brand's franchise growth momentum.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a fast-casual brand known for authentic Mediterranean flavors, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt. The milestone comes as the chain celebrates its 15th anniversary and highlights growing global demand for fresh, high-quality Mediterranean cuisine.
Backed by the infrastructure and franchise support of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), The Great Greek is entering regions where it can leverage existing operational support while introducing the brand to new audiences. This follows the brand's recent master franchise agreement to expand into Guyana and seven additional Caribbean countries, 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. “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.”
In Egypt, franchise owner Metry Habashy opened The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill at Regent's High Street in Cairo, bringing the brand to the Middle East for the first time. Habashy is an existing franchisee who also owns a location in Old Bridge, New Jersey, which set a weekly opening sales record. The Cairo restaurant incorporates local adaptations, including Arabic language integration, adjusted beverage offerings, and extended operating hours until midnight. The location also features fresh, hand-made pita prepared in-house.
In Australia, franchise owners Chirayushkumar Patel and Surjit Salwan debuted The Great Greek in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, marking the brand's entry into the Australian market. The duo has plans to develop at least 50 locations across the region. During its soft opening, the restaurant hosted around 100 guests, including representatives from the mayor's office.
In Canada, multi-unit franchise owners Amrinder Cheema, Gurbinder Singh, and Poonam Goyal opened a new restaurant in Calgary, Alberta. This is the brand's third location in Alberta, reflecting strong early performance and the group's ability to execute quickly. The team plans continued development across the province.
“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,” added Andersen. “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.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group, within its food division, Big Flavor Brands™. For more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.