Is Greek Xpress or Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine cheaper to open?

Greek Xpress costs $198,600–$857,500 and Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine costs $383,500–$667,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Greek Xpress has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Greek Xpress or Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine?

FranchiseVerdict grades Greek Xpress D and Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Greek Xpress vs Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Greek Xpress and Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine are quick-service restaurants franchises. Greek Xpress requires an investment of $199K – $858K while Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine requires $384K – $667K. FranchiseVerdict rates Greek Xpress D (Below average) and Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine D (Below average).

Metric	Greek Xpress	Tahini’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Verdict Grade	DBelow averageBelow average	DBelow averageBelow average
Investment Range	$199K – $858K	$384K – $667K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$40K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ACompany-owned only	N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	7	0
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2021	2024
FDD Year	2022	2025