The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a US-based Greek food chain founded in Las Vegas in 2011, will open its first Australian restaurant in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, by mid to late February.
The fast-casual restaurant will seat around 100 people and be located in the TC Beirne building on Brunswick Mall.
The chain has nearly 100 outlets across the United States and is being brought to Australia by Brisbane-based Surjit Salwan and business partner Chirayush Patel, under an international area developer agreement with parent company United Franchise Group.
“Chirayush and I were exploring different business concepts and came across the master franchise opportunity for The Great Greek,” Salwan said.
“We loved the idea of being able to build a network of restaurants across the region and build a brand.”
Salwan said the partners plan to expand cautiously, with two or three restaurants expected to open in 2026 before accelerating growth across South-East Queensland and along the coast.
The menu is based on original Greek-Armenian family recipes from the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Las Vegas, using dishes passed down through generations in Greece.
Salwan said the restaurant will target health-conscious diners seeking Mediterranean-style food in a quick but elevated dining setting.
“All of our food is prepared fresh on site daily,” he said.
“We stay true to our authentic, third-generation Greek recipes.”
McGees’ Liam Ghietti, who secured the tenancy, said the venue will feature both indoor and outdoor seating, adding that the deal was “a significant win for the TC Beirne Building” following years of high vacancy.
