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

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

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

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

The Halal Guys vs The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The Halal Guys and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill are quick-service restaurants franchises. The Halal Guys requires an investment of $418K – $1.3M while The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill requires $527K – $1.2M. 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 Halal Guys B (Above average) and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill B (Above average).

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