The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Expands to T-Mobile Arena in Strategic Venue Partnership

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 one of Las Vegas' premier destinations for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment.

The new restaurant, located on T-Mobile Arena's main concourse, signifies a strategic expansion by local entrepreneurs and brand co-founders Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones. The pair acquired the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill restaurant in Las Vegas in 2016 and have since grown the brand throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Recognizing that traditional real estate options were becoming more limited, they began exploring nontraditional spaces to continue fueling growth.

This search led to conversations with T-Mobile Arena and Levy, T-Mobile Arena's foodservice partner. The groups identified strong alignment in adding another Las Vegas-born brand to the arena's offerings. Nick Della Penna stated that the timing was perfect for joining the T-Mobile Arena family, expressing 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, allowing fans to enjoy signature favorites including the award-winning Great Greek Gyro, Falafel Pita, Hummus, Feta Fries, and Mom's Rice Pudding. This adaptation demonstrates the brand's flexibility in meeting different operational requirements while maintaining its core offerings.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill operates as part of the Big Flavor Brands food service division of United Franchise Group, a globally recognized leader in franchising. Following Della Penna and Jones's acquisition of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in 2016, they expanded to three locations in Las Vegas before partnering with UFG in 2018 to launch the brand's nationwide franchise program. According to data firm Technomic, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill now ranks among the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country, with over 70 locations across 22 U.S. states.

Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, emphasized that expanding into T-Mobile Arena represents a powerful step forward for the brand. He noted that this milestone demonstrates the company's flexibility to adapt to new formats and connect with guests wherever they gather. The visibility and momentum generated by this premier venue location are expected to benefit the entire franchise system.

T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened in April 2016 and hosts more than 100 events annually. The arena serves as home to the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team and UFC's exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue has received numerous accolades, including being named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine's 2018 Arena Power List and earning LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, visit https://www.thegreatgreekgrill.com.