Longtime restaurant veterans join the innovative brand to bring its healthy, fresh menu to a new market
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is open in Georgia for the first time! The fast-casual brand is now serving its award-winning Mediterranean cuisine at 3155 Cobb Parkway, Suite 140, in Metro Atlanta’s Cumberland Point shopping center near Truist Park.
Like all franchises of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, the new Cumberland-area restaurant offers a menu that reinterprets Mediterranean favorites and serves them in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere. Guests can enjoy classic dishes like the Great Greek Gyro as well as Lamb, Steak and Chicken Souvlaki Plates that are complemented by the restaurant’s fresh Greek salads and four signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper).
The Cumberland-area eatery is owned and operated by two friends and experienced restaurant veterans, Nikunj Shah and Roshan Patel. Attracted to the area by its bustling mix of residential and commercial properties, the team is excited to open the new restaurant in a high-traffic area where people visit to dine, shop and enjoy local sporting events.
“We’re proud to be the first franchise owners to bring The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill’s healthy, fresh menu to this community,” said Roshan Patel. “The restaurant is in a convenient location for us to serve shoppers, sports fans and other event attendees, and we look forward to helping them fuel up for their active lives.”
The steady growth of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was one of the factors that drew the franchise owners to join the brand. They were also impressed by its menu, filled with high-quality ingredients and bold flavor combinations, fulfilling the brand’s mission to Live Your Life Deliciously. Everything is prepared in-house using traditional recipes used for generations. The concept offers a wide variety of customizable options, including the Classic Greek Salad or Rice Bowl with a choice of Gyro Meat, Salmon or several other protein options. Guests can indulge in unique offerings, like made-to-order, fresh Feta Fries and must-have desserts like Baklava Ice Cream and Rice Pudding.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill also specializes in catering large parties, events and meetings and is perfect for family gatherings, offering memorable, mouth-watering Mediterranean spreads complete with unique flavors that leave a lasting impression. Choose from build-your-own Gyros and savory Souvlaki Skewers, accompanied by buttery Rice Pilaf, crisp Greek Salad, authentic dips and delectable desserts like Baklava – one of Nikunj Shah’s favorite menu items – to impress guests at any event.
The restaurant is part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of affiliated brands and consultants and managed within UFG’s Starpoint Brands™, a group of companies representing the best in their industries. These affiliations give members access to a global network and more than three decades of experience in the franchise industry.
“This is an exciting time in the growth of our brand as we are welcomed by a whole new market of health-conscious diners attracted to our innovative, fast-casual approach,” said Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “We’re delighted to see our first Georgia franchise under the management of such a passionate, devoted team.”
The Cumberland Point restaurant seats 60 guests in its 2,500-square-foot dining room and offers dine-in, catering, pick-up and delivery options. It is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com/atlanta-ga-cobb-parkway.
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 now among the Starpoint Brands™ constellation of trusted companies representing the very best in their industries. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations, menu and catering visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com and for franchise information, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.
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. Redefining fast-casual restaurants by offering authentic third-generation recipes at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, innovating the specialty concept, with charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, and transforming Italian take out to fast-fresh Italian from Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of Starpoint Brands which is comprised of a family of trusted companies exemplifying the very best in their industries.
About Starpoint Brands
A family of trusted brands representing the very best in their industries, including retail, food & beverage and professional services, Starpoint Brands™ is the mark of quality for customers. It brings together a constellation of brands within United Franchise Group™ (UFG), including Signarama®; Fully Promoted®; Transworld Business Advisors®; Network Lead Exchange™; the Vast Coworking Group™ shared workspace division with Venture X® and Office Evolution®; as well as the Big Flavor Brands™ food division with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, Graze Craze®, and Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®. A brand under the Starpoint Brands division is one that business-to-consumer and business-to-business customers can be sure will provide the ultimate in service, reliability, and value.
