How much does it cost to open a The Great Greek franchise?

The total initial investment to open a The Great Greek franchise ranges $500,000 to $600,000, including an initial franchise fee of $39,500.

What is the The Great Greek franchise royalty fee?

The Great Greek charges a 10% (percent_gross) royalty fee and a 2% advertising fee.

How many The Great Greek franchise locations are there?

The Great Greek has 42 total units, including 42 franchised locations.

Does a The Great Greek franchise disclose Item 19 financial performance data?

The The Great Greek FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation. PeerSense does not publish franchisee revenue or earnings figures. Review the Item 19 in the current The Great Greek FDD with your accountant to assess unit economics.

How many SBA lenders fund The Great Greek franchises?

Public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025 show 14 distinct lenders made loans to The Great Greek franchisees. PeerSense does not publish lender names for a brand. The right lender depends on location, loan size, credit profile, and unit count. Talk with PeerSense to discuss your financing needs and potential lender options.

What is the The Great Greek PeerSense FPI score?

The Great Greek has a PeerSense Franchise Performance Index (FPI) score of 70 out of 100 (Strong), based on SBA loan performance, lender confidence, and market data.

The Great Greek

The total investment to open a The Great Greek franchise ranges from $500,000 to $600,000. The initial franchise fee is $39,500. Ongoing royalties are 10% plus a 2% advertising fee.

What is the The Great Greek franchise?

The Great Greek is a limited service restaurant brand serving Greek and Mediterranean food to diners looking for a casual meal. The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates total initial investment at $500,000 to $600,000 and lists an initial franchise fee of $39,500.

The required net worth is $250,000. Its headquarters are in West Palm Beach, Florida. The brand was founded in 2011.

Loan Activity Score

70/100

SBA Default Rate

2.3%

Active Lenders

According to its Franchise Disclosure Document or public business records, The Great Greek has 42 locations, all owned by franchisees. Public SBA loan records show 14 lenders made 44 loans to franchisees of The Great Greek. PeerSense calculates The Great Greek's score as 70 out of 100, using public SBA loan performance and recent lending activity. Cost figures are based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

2025 FDD VERIFIEDLimited-Service Restaurants

Franchising since 2011 · 42 locations

Investment

$500,000 to $600,000

Franchise Fee

$39,500

Total Units

42 franchised

Loan Activity Score

High

SBA Lending

Lender Quality

Transparency

Reach

Momentum

Proprietary PeerSense metric

Strong

Capital Sources

14SBA lenders

Distinct lenders in public SBA records for The Great Greek

Total SBA loans

$678K

Average loan size

Source: public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025

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SBA Lending Activity for The Great Greek

Loan Activity Score Breakdown

Established (25 to 99 loans)

High Confidence

70out of 100

Strong

Market Momentum21/35

Are lenders increasingly or decreasingly funding this brand? Growing trends score highest.

Loan Safety25/25

Blended default rate (recent + all time) compared to NAICS sector peers.

Lender Confidence9/15

Quality lenders actively backing this brand, with penalty for lender pullback.

Transparency8/15

FDD availability, Item 19 disclosure, and overall data completeness.

Footprint7/10

Geographic spread of SBA funded locations across states.

SBA Lending Performance

SBA Default Rate

2.3%

vs 10.3% peer avg

SBA Loans

Total Volume

$29.8M

Active Lenders

2 selective

States

vs. SBA Sector Average

+8%lower default rate

SBA loan default rate vs. all franchises in the same NAICS sector, not limited to direct competitors

Key Highlights

Low SBA default rate (2.3%)

Item 19 financial data disclosed

Franchise Financing Resources

Data Insights

Key performance metrics for The Great Greek based on SBA lending data

SBA Default Rate

2.3%

8.0% below peer avg

SBA Loan Volume

44 loans

Across 14 lenders

Lender Diversity

14 lenders

Avg 3.1 loans per lender

Investment Tier

Significant investment

$500,000 to $600,000 total

Payment Estimator

Loan Amount$400K

Interest Rate9.5%

Term (Years)10 yr

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,176

Principal & Interest only

Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.

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The Great Greek

Loan Activity Score: 70Lenders: 14

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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense

PeerSense is a capital advisory firm that places commercial financing with direct capital sources; it does not lend, fund, or approve loans, and the capital source sets final terms.
Edward L. Freeman founded PeerSense in January 2020.
He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
In the 12 months through September 30, 2026, PeerSense tracked 912 publicly announced financings with a disclosed size of $361.32 billion. PeerSense Capital Data Report · Methodology page

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The Great Greek

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