How much does a Great Greek franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $526,670–$1,188,420, including a $39,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Great Greek franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Great Greek scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Great Greek franchise

Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) - Mediterranean/Greek · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$526,670–$1,188,420

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Great Greek worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	steeper than 61% of quick service restaurants franchises
Startup cost	from $526,670	about average (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 91% of quick service restaurants franchises
Closure rate	1.3% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	4	more litigious than 80% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Affiliate-owned Nevada restaurants: 7 units, $1.9M-$2.8M gross revenue, 16-30% net operating income. Franchisee data: 17 units 2+ years operation; highest $2.4M, lowest $964K gross revenue.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operation (FY2024), 1 non-renewal (FY2024), minimal terminations/closures reported

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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Great Greek franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Great Greek franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $526,670–$1,188,420, including a $39,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Great Greek franchise owners make?: Affiliate-owned Nevada restaurants: 7 units, $1.9M-$2.8M gross revenue, 16-30% net operating income. Franchisee data: 17 units 2+ years operation; highest $2.4M, lowest $964K gross revenue. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Great Greek franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased operation (FY2024), 1 non-renewal (FY2024), minimal terminations/closures reported
Is a Great Greek franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Great Greek scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34678-202508-07 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Great Greek or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.