A delicious franchise opportunity

Having given 35 years of his life to the hospitality industry, Nick wanted his restaurant to be different than others if not the biggest one. He wanted to use his passion for serving guests and see smiles of satisfaction on their faces after having the best dining experience of their lives. After successfully opening two additional Las Vegas locations, Della Penna and Jones started franchising the concept with United Franchise Group and have seen ongoing success. United Franchise Group is comprised of ten affiliated companies and brands with more than 1,600 franchisees in more than 80 countries. Since it began franchising in 2018, The Great Greek Grill has grown to 17 operating restaurants in eight states with an additional 120 in various stages of development throughout the country. Nick dreams of seeing The Great Greek Grill franchise in every major market in the US.

Franchising is one of the best opportunities to start an entrepreneurial journey and owning The Great Greek Grill franchise can certainly transform one’s career completely. The fast-casual restaurant industry is the only growing segment in the restaurant space at this time. Being in the Greek/Mediterranean category is even better. This cuisine is gaining in popularity over the past few years due to the healthier options that it provides. “As a franchise opportunity, it is even better. There is not a nationwide leader in this category, primarily some regional concepts. In addition, attaining leases is much easier due to lack of competitive concepts,” adds Nick. One does not need to be a business typhoon or an entrepreneurial genius to be a part of it. All it needs is basic business sense and a desire to succeed. As The Great Greek Grill is becoming a more recognizable brand every day, all entrepreneurs need to do is to encash on the brand image and climb up the stairs of success faster than before.

At The Great Greek Grill, a franchise partner is given all they need to make them a strong contender for success. These tools include franchise training and support at UFG’s state-of-the-art training facility headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. In the initial training the partner is taught different aspects of the franchise business that include ordering inventory, marketing your business, customer relations, food preparation secrets, finding and hiring qualified employees, team building, etc. This also includes one-to-one coaching by experts who have years of experience and know what it takes to start and successfully run The Great Greek Grill franchise. Beyond the initial training comes the crucial part. Once the franchise outlet is all set, the experts will be there at the site and help you with a grand opening. The experts will be with you at every step guiding you and helping you to practically implement what was learned in the training. They want to ensure that your business takes a smooth take-off. Further, every The Great Greek Grill store is assigned Business Advisors who perform store inspections, weekly check-in calls, and monthly P&L reviews which will help the franchise partner study their current business standing and develop the action plan to meet the business goals.

The Great Greek Grill is a cozy little escape to Greece. It has shown others how not only to cater to the tummies but human emotions too. It is not just a restaurant where people meet and enjoy food. It is a place where people just love to be, enjoying the best Greek food in a charming Greek ambiance. The Great Greek Grill is truly a brand with a difference.

“We want our customers—who we think of as family—to have equally great memories of eating fresh, homemade food with their families, so we make a point of serving memorable meals in a great atmosphere,” says Nick.