The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a fast-casual brand known for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is expanding its global footprint with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia, and Egypt. This milestone comes as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary and reflects growing global demand for fresh, high-quality Mediterranean food.
Backed by the global infrastructure of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), the brand is entering regions where it can leverage existing operational support. This follows a recent master franchise agreement to expand into Guyana and seven additional Caribbean countries, strengthening its international 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.”
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 location in Old Bridge, New Jersey, has incorporated local adaptations such as Arabic language integration and extended operating hours until midnight. The restaurant 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 entry into the Australian market. 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 expanded with a new restaurant in Calgary. This marks the brand's third location in Alberta, reflecting strong early performance and the group's ability to execute quickly. The team has brought three restaurants online in rapid succession with plans for continued development.
“What's especially exciting is seeing established and new franchisees alike lean into the brand in a meaningful way,” 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.”
To learn more about international franchise opportunities, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.
