Little Greek Announces Next Era of Growth with the Opening of New Traditional and Express Locations

The brand has opened two Little Greek Express locations so far in 2026, including the re-opening of a location at Tropicana Field and one within Westshore Pizza, in Clearwater, Florida.

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Little Greek Announces Next Era of Growth with the Opening of New Traditional and Express Locations

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Little Greek has opened two Little Greek Express locations in 2026 and plans to open more, aiming for 100 locations by 2031. The brand's express format has shown a 43% increase in sales at a Westshore Pizza location in Clearwater, Florida.

The brand has opened two Little Greek Express locations so far in 2026, including the re-opening of a location at Tropicana Field and one within Westshore Pizza, in Clearwater, Florida. Building on that momentum and their goal of 100 locations by 2031, Little Greek has plans for two additional express stores and a traditional restaurant:

Since introducing Little Greek Express at Westshore Pizza, a Tampa-based chain with 20 units, the location has recorded a 43% increase in sales. With an initial investment described as relatively small, the format has demonstrated a return on investment while integrating a Mediterranean option within the existing business.

“Adding Little Greek Express has given us a new way to serve our customers and generate meaningful sales without the cost or complexity of opening an entirely separate restaurant,” said Paul Samson, CEO of Westshore Pizza. “The numbers speak for themselves, but the reception we’ve received from both existing and new customers further supports the strong demand we’re seeing for a wider variety of food options within one location.”

The partnership provides a model for how existing restaurant operators can use available kitchen capacity, labor and real estate more effectively while expanding their menus and creating additional revenue streams. For Little Greek, the arrangement offers a lower-cost avenue for expanding brand awareness and entering new communities.

“We are creating a growth platform that is not limited to one restaurant format,” said Nick Vojnovic, President of Little Greek. “Traditional Little Greek locations remain an important part of our future, but express options give us another powerful development vehicle. It helps us meet customers where they already are and gives prospective partners a more convenient way to participate in the brand’s growth.”

From stadiums and convenience stores to nontraditional venues, Little Greek's formats allow entry into new markets and collaboration with operators in order to extend the brand's presence in communities.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on August 25, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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