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Learn why Nick the Greek is the right franchise opportunity for you.
Why Nick the GreekOpening day
Every new Nick the Greek opens with a crowd. Here are a few of our grand openings.
In the news
The industry has been watching our growth. A few recent stories.
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Why Nick the Greek
Gyro meat built in-house on a vertical rotisserie and souvlaki charbroiled to order. Greek street food guests come back for, and it travels well for delivery and catering.
Pitas, plates, bowls, salads and a short dessert list. A tight menu means a smaller line, faster training and consistent food.
Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris opened the first restaurant in 2014. They’re still part of every opening.
Backed since 2022 by YTG Enterprises, led by veteran multi-brand operator Anil Yadav. First-time owners grow alongside multi-unit groups.
The menu
Every Nick the Greek runs the same core menu, and new items roll out systemwide so every location gets the buzz.
The investment
Every detail is in our Franchise Disclosure Document. We’ll send it to you and walk through it together.
Figures from the 2026 FDD, Items 5–7 and 11.
The process
A clear path so both sides know it’s the right fit before anyone signs.
Fill out the short form. Our development team reaches out.
How the business works, the support you get, day-to-day ownership.
We walk through it with you. Call current owners and ask anything.
Submit your formal application and financial details.
Meet the founders and team, tour a restaurant and eat well.
Our executive committee reviews and approves your territory.
Find your site, train for two weeks and open with our team.
Qualifications
Restaurant experience helps but isn’t required. These matter more.
You can hire, train and motivate a team.
You love the food and want to protect what makes it feel like family.
Schools, teams, events and the regulars who know your name.
Access to capital for the investment range above. We review requirements on your first call.
You follow the system and stay involved in the business.
The total initial investment for a single restaurant is $417,750 to $875,500, including the $35,000 franchise fee. It depends on size, location and build-out. Item 7 of the FDD has the full breakdown.
No. Restaurant or hospitality experience helps, but many owners come from other industries. Training and our opening team cover operations, hiring and day-to-day management.
Up to two weeks of initial training, an on-site opening team, and ongoing help with marketing, operations, real estate and supply chain.
Most restaurants open 6 to 12 months after signing, depending on site selection, permits and construction.
Yes. Many owners run multiple restaurants, and area development agreements are available.
Most U.S. states are open for new development. Tell us where you want to open and we’ll check your territory.
This website is not a franchise offering. A franchise offering can be made only by delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document. Certain states, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, regulate the offer and sale of franchises; we will not offer a franchise in any of these states until we have complied with applicable registration and disclosure requirements. Restaurant counts are from company announcements.
