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 Mediterranean flavors to the concourse of one of Las Vegas’ premier destinations for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment.
The new restaurant, located on the arena’s main concourse, stems from a strategic expansion by local entrepreneurs and brand co-founders Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones. After acquiring the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill restaurant in Las Vegas in 2016 and growing the brand throughout the Las Vegas Valley, the founders recognized traditional real estate options were becoming limited. Their search for alternative growth opportunities led to conversations with T-Mobile Arena and Levy, the arena’s foodservice partner.
The timing proved ideal for this partnership, according to Della Penna, who expressed excitement about introducing The Great Greek to fans at one of Las Vegas’ most iconic venues. The T-Mobile Arena location will feature a scaled-down menu designed for the fast-paced environment, including signature items such as the award-winning Great Greek Gyro, Falafel Pita, Hummus, Feta Fries, and Mom’s Rice Pudding.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill operates as part of the Big Flavor Brands food service division of United Franchise Group, a globally recognized franchising leader. Following Della Penna and Jones’s 2016 acquisition, they expanded to three Las Vegas locations before partnering with UFG in 2018 to launch a nationwide franchise program. The brand now ranks among the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country according to data firm Technomic, with over 70 locations across 22 states.
Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, described the arena expansion as a powerful step forward that demonstrates the brand’s flexibility to adapt to new formats and connect with guests in diverse gathering spaces. The visibility and momentum generated by this premier venue location are expected to benefit the entire franchise system. For additional information about the restaurant, visit https://www.thegreatgreekgrill.com.
