Is The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill or The Halal Guys cheaper to open?

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill costs $526,670–$1,188,420 and The Halal Guys costs $417,600–$1,310,250 to open (FDD Item 7). The Halal Guys has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill or The Halal Guys?

FranchiseVerdict grades The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill B and The Halal Guys B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill vs The Halal Guys

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and The Halal Guys are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill requires an investment of $527K – $1.2M while The Halal Guys requires $418K – $1.3M. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill discloses average revenue of $1.6M; The Halal Guys makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill B (Above average) and The Halal Guys B (Above average).

Metric	The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill	The Halal Guys
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$527K – $1.2M	$418K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee	$40K	$45K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.6M	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	77	85
Unit Growth (YoY)	+19 units	-8 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2014
FDD Year	2025	2025