Bring The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill to New Zealand
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise with 80+ locations worldwide. 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 in 60+ countries), bringing Mediterranean culinary standards and ingredient integrity to accessible casual-dining format that appeals to health-conscious diners.
The Master License opportunity
A New Zealand Master License grants you exclusive development rights for The Great Greek across the country. You will open flagship locations and recruit, train, and support franchisees to build a Mediterranean restaurant network throughout New Zealand.Revenue streams include flagship location profits, franchise fees from each franchisee you recruit, and ongoing royalty income. New Zealand's mature restaurant market, professional franchise operators, and affluent urban consumers create favorable conditions for multi-unit network growth.
Why New Zealand?
New Zealand's restaurant industry is sophisticated and professionally operated. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other cities have affluent consumer bases with high dining frequency and active interest in quality casual-dining concepts and international cuisines. New Zealand consumers value health-conscious dining and appreciate Mediterranean cuisine. The franchise model is well-established in New Zealand, with experienced multi-unit operators actively evaluating growth-stage concepts.For The Great Greek, New Zealand represents an immediate expansion opportunity into an English-language market with professional business standards and operators who understand quality, operational excellence, and brand differentiation—core to The Great Greek's positioning.
What this Master License delivers
- Exclusive development rights across New Zealand, a sophisticated restaurant and franchise 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 80+ locations worldwide
- Alignment with New Zealand 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 Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other major cities
- 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 New Zealand
- Adapt marketing to New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 experience building franchise networks in ANZ markets.Take the next step
If you have the operational expertise, restaurant background, and capital to build The Great Greek into New Zealand's leading Mediterranean casual-dining franchise, request our Master License Information Pack or schedule a confidential discovery call.The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Inks Master Franchise Agreement for Guyana and Seven Caribbean Countries
Multi-unit KFC and Pizza Hut franchisee will oversee the brand’s development throughout the region
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, an award-winning Mediterranean fast casual franchise, announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement with the Beharry Group to establish the brand’s presence in Guyana and seven countries throughout the Caribbean including Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The Beharry Group is a distinguished international conglomerate headquartered in Guyana with interests in commercial and merchant banking, manufacturing, insurance, stock brokerage, automotive distributorship, and quick service restaurants. Helmed by Guyana native and chairman Suresh Beharry, the company was established more than 80 years ago, has over 4,000 employees, and manages a line of products sold throughout the Caribbean region.
Suresh Beharry and the Beharry Group are successful Yum! Brands multi-unit franchisees with a portfolio that includes 12 KFC® and 10 Pizza Hut® franchises, with six more units in active development. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is the company’s first foray into the fast casual space.
“I had the pleasure of trying The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill while on a trip to South Florida and immediately fell in love with the brand,” said Suresh Beharry. “After years of operating quick service concepts, we saw an opportunity to diversify our portfolio with a fast casual brand that brings something different to the Caribbean market. Mediterranean cuisine is increasingly popular around the world, and we believe that same demand exists across Guyana and the wider Caribbean. The Great Greek allows us to tap into a clear gap in the market while introducing a dining experience that blends high-quality food with the speed and convenience today’s guests expect.”
The Beharry Group is kicking off their development of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill with a restaurant in Georgetown – Guyana’s capital and largest city – expected to open later this year. The company plans to develop additional restaurants in the future and will bring on franchisees to expand The Great Greek’s presence in the other seven countries.
“We are thrilled to welcome Suresh Beharry as our master franchise partner for the Caribbean,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “Suresh brings a deep passion for The Great Greek brand and a strong commitment to building long-term success – not only for the concept itself, but for the future franchisees who will grow alongside it. As a life-long resident of Guyana with extensive business relationships across the region, he is uniquely positioned to introduce The Great Greek to the Caribbean and lead the brand’s expansion in this exciting new market.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a better-for-you, premium fast casual concept delivering fresh, cooked-to-order Mediterranean cuisine with the friendliness and attention to detail of full-service hospitality. Its menu champions authentic Mediterranean recipes featuring high-quality ingredients, including freshly prepared proteins, house-made sauces and dips, and vibrant vegetables, allowing guests to enjoy flavorful meals without compromise.
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The award-winning Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a leading franchise within the Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant industry, offering a vivacious and flavorful menu inspired by foods in the Mediterranean diet. Every dish is made fresh, in-house from authentic recipes passed down generation after generation. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group™, a globally recognized leader in franchising, within the United Franchise Group’s food division, Big Flavor Brands™.
About Big Flavor Brands
Big Flavor Brands™ specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. From fast-casual restaurants with authentic third-generation recipes like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, to specialty concepts like the grazing innovator and charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of United Franchise Group™, which is comprised of innovative concepts pushing the boundaries with an unwavering commitment to quality, variety, and the pursuit of joyful eating.
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