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

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill announced the opening of its first-ever special venue location inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking the brand's debut in the sports and entertainment venue space. This strategic expansion brings fresh Mediterranean flavors to the bustling concourse of one of Las Vegas' premier destinations for concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment. The new restaurant represents a significant milestone for local entrepreneurs and brand co-founders Nick Della Penna and Trent Jones, who acquired the first Great Greek Mediterranean Grill restaurant in Las Vegas in 2016.

After years of growing the brand's footprint throughout the Las Vegas Valley, Della Penna and Jones recognized that traditional real estate options were becoming more limited. To continue fueling growth, they began exploring nontraditional spaces, which led to conversations with T-Mobile Arena and Levy, T-Mobile Arena's foodservice partner. The groups saw strong alignment in adding another Las Vegas-born brand into the arena's culinary offerings. Della Penna described the timing as perfect, noting that joining the T-Mobile Arena family is an incredible honor and expressing excitement about introducing The Great Greek to fans at one of Las Vegas' most iconic venues.

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, Hummus, Feta Fries, and Mom's Rice Pudding. This expansion represents a powerful step forward for the brand, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to new formats and connect with guests wherever they gather. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is 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 quickly expanded to three locations in Las Vegas serving authentic, traditional Mediterranean dishes. The business duo partnered with UFG in 2018 to launch the brand's 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. This T-Mobile Arena opening provides significant visibility and momentum for the growing restaurant system, positioning the brand for continued expansion in nontraditional venue spaces.