The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking an experienced restaurant operator or franchise group to develop the brand across Ireland. This is an opportunity to expand a proven Mediterranean casual-dining concept in a sophisticated, professionally operated, English-language franchise market with strong dining frequency and consumer openness to quality international cuisines.

About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise with 50+ locations across 17 U.S. states and $73 million systemwide sales (2024). Founded by 3rd-generation restaurateurs, the brand combines Mediterranean authenticity with fast-casual accessibility through housemade preparation, fresh ingredients, and quality-driven execution.

The brand is part of Big Flavor Brands and UFG (1,600+ franchise locations worldwide), bringing Mediterranean culinary standards and ingredient integrity to accessible casual-dining format that appeals to health-conscious diners.

The Master License Opportunity

An Irish Master License grants you exclusive development rights for The Great Greek across Ireland. You will open flagship locations and recruit, train, and support franchisees to build a Mediterranean restaurant network throughout the country.

Revenue streams include flagship location profits, franchise fees from each franchisee you recruit, and ongoing royalty income. Ireland's mature restaurant market, professional franchise operators, and affluent urban consumers create favorable conditions for multi-unit network growth.

Why Ireland?

Ireland's restaurant industry is sophisticated and professionally operated. Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick have affluent consumer bases with high dining frequency and active interest in quality casual-dining concepts. Irish consumers appreciate Mediterranean cuisine and increasingly seek health-conscious, ingredient-forward dining options. The franchise model is well-established in Ireland, with experienced multi-unit operators and professional franchisees actively evaluating growth-stage concepts.

For The Great Greek, Ireland represents an immediate expansion opportunity into an English-language market with no language barriers, professional business standards, and business operators who understand and value quality, operational excellence, and brand differentiation—core to The Great Greek's positioning.

What this Master License Delivers

• Exclusive development rights across Ireland, a sophisticated restaurant market
• Access to professional, experienced multi-unit franchise operators
• Multiple revenue streams from flagship locations, franchise sales, and ongoing royalties
• A proven operational model with 50+ U.S. locations and $73M systemwide sales
• Alignment with Irish consumer preference for quality, health-conscious, and international cuisines
• Full training at UFG headquarters, plus on-site launch support
• Ongoing culinary, operational, and marketing support from the dedicated international team
• No language barriers or cultural translation needed in a professional English-language market

Your Role as Master Licensee

• Open and operate flagship The Great Greek locations in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and other major markets
• Recruit experienced multi-unit restaurant operators and franchise groups
• Provide training and ongoing support on culinary standards, brand execution, and operations
• Establish relationships with quality ingredient suppliers across Ireland
• Adapt marketing to Irish consumer preferences while maintaining Mediterranean authenticity
• Ensure brand standards for food quality, ingredient sourcing, and guest experience across all locations

Who This Opportunity is For

The ideal Irish partner is an experienced restaurant operator or multi-unit franchise group with a track record in upscale casual dining, fast-casual, or contemporary restaurant concepts. This could be an established Irish restaurant company seeking growth-stage franchise expansion, a regional multi-unit operator ready to expand nationally, or a professional hospitality group. Prior Mediterranean restaurant experience is valuable but not required. What matters is operational excellence, understanding of Irish consumer preferences, the ability to recruit quality franchisees, and capital for flagship development.

Training and Support

Training begins at UFG headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, covering operations, culinary standards, supplier management, franchisee recruitment, and brand positioning. UFG then provides on-site support during your Irish flagship launches. Ongoing support includes access to proprietary culinary systems, supplier relationship guidance, marketing campaign support, franchisee development support, regular strategic reviews, and continuity with your dedicated international team. UFG has successfully built franchise networks across the UK and Ireland and understands the market's professional standards.

Take the Next Step

If you have the operational expertise, restaurant background, and capital to build The Great Greek into Ireland's leading Mediterranean casual-dining franchise, request our Master License Information Pack or schedule a confidential discovery call: