The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award-winning Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has opened its first special venue location inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This milestone represents the brand's debut in the sports and entertainment venue space, bringing fresh Mediterranean flavors to the bustling concourse of one of Las Vegas' premier destinations for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment.
The new restaurant is located on the T-Mobile Arena's main concourse and represents a strategic expansion by local entrepreneurs and brand co-founders Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones. After acquiring the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Las Vegas in 2016 and growing the brand's footprint throughout the Las Vegas Valley, they recognized that traditional real estate options were becoming limited. This led them to explore nontraditional spaces, eventually reaching out to T-Mobile Arena and Levy, the arena's foodservice partner. The groups saw strong alignment in adding another Las Vegas-born brand into the venue.
"The timing couldn't have been more perfect," said Nick Della Penna. "Joining the T-Mobile Arena family is an incredible honor, and we're excited to introduce The Great Greek to fans at one of Las Vegas' most iconic venues. This opening is a proud moment for us as a restaurant that started right here in this city."
The T-Mobile Arena location will offer a scaled-down menu tailored for the fast-paced environment, allowing fans to enjoy signature favorites such as the award-winning Great Greek Gyro, Falafel Pita (vegetarian), Hummus, Feta Fries, and Mom's Rice Pudding.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is part of the Big Flavor Brands food service division of United Franchise Group (UFG). After Della Penna and Jones acquired the brand in 2016, they expanded to three locations in Las Vegas before partnering with UFG in 2018 to launch a nationwide franchise program. Today, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is among the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country, according to data firm Technomic, with over 70 locations in 22 U.S. states.
"Expanding into T-Mobile Arena is a powerful step forward for our brand," said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. "As we continue to focus on strategic growth, this milestone demonstrates our flexibility to adapt to new formats and connect with guests wherever they gather. We're proud to be represented at such a premier venue and excited about the visibility and momentum this location will bring to our system."
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's expansion into T-Mobile Arena marks a new chapter for the brand, allowing it to reach a diverse audience of event-goers. This move highlights the brand's ability to adapt to different formats and locations, further solidifying its presence in the competitive fast-casual dining market. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com.
