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title: "Nick the Greek Opens Doors in Santa Clarita, California"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/fd764ba2-1187-4d01-bdc1-5f9e5e849aff
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/nick-the-greek-opens-doors-in-santa-clarita-california/
author: "Danny Klein"
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-09-29T17:12:42.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T15:30:51.403Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Nick the Greek Opens Doors in Santa Clarita, California

**TL;DR:** Nick the Greek has opened a new location in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for Mediterranean food. The brand has nearly doubled its store count since 2023 and continues to expand throughout the nation.

*By Danny Klein, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-29. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/nick-the-greek-opens-doors-in-santa-clarita-california/).*

## Story

Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for fresh and convenient Mediterranean food. The new location is locally owned and operated by experienced restaurant operator Nader Shenouda, who plans to open another Nick the Greek restaurant in the region. For more than a decade, Nick the Greek has proved that “The Best Things in Life are Greek” through a diverse and enticing menu of tasty pitas, bowls, salads, desserts and more — now available to Santa Clarita locals and visitors at the brand’s newest Nick the Greek location.

“Santa Clarita is a vibrant, growing community that values great food and meaningful connections, and I’m excited to introduce our neighbors to the fresh, authentic flavors that have made Nick the Greek a favorite across California,” said Shenouda. “Whether guests are stopping in after a day at Six Flags Magic Mountain, spending time at Castaic Lake or simply looking for a delicious, convenient meal, we look forward to becoming a go-to destination where friends and families can gather over great Greek food.”

Established in 2014 by cousins Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris — all named after their grandfather per Greek tradition — Nick the Greek satisfies the desire for healthy, flavorful and authentic Greek cuisine in a fast casual environment without compromising quality. Drawing on multigenerational restaurant entrepreneurship and countless visits to Greece, the street-food-inspired menu boasts flavorful gyro meats cooked in-house on a traditional vertical rotisserie, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, zesty sauces, fresh vegetables and authentic Greek treats, including baklava and Greek donuts. In meeting the high demand for Greek street food, Nick the Greek has carved out a sizeable and attractive niche in the ultra-competitive fast casual space — a marketplace differentiator that continues to underpin the brand’s rapid growth.

Since 2023, Nick the Greek has nearly doubled its store count and continues to accelerate expansion efforts throughout the nation. Today, guests can find Nick the Greek restaurants in eight states, including Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. By thoughtfully establishing locations in high-visibility downtown metro areas, Nick the Greek has reached large audiences and steadily developed a diverse and devoted fan base. To view the full menu and nutritional information, and to find your nearest Nick the Greek location, go to www.nickthegreek.com.

Nick the Greek’s new Santa Clarita restaurant is located at 19335 Plum Canyon Road, Suite A, and can be reached by telephone at (661) 360-3039. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- fast casual (topic)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Danny Klein (person)
- Nick the Greek (company)
- Baby Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Big Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Little Nick Tsigaris (person)
- Santa Clarita (location)
- mediterranean food (topic)

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Originally reported by Danny Klein, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/nick-the-greek-opens-doors-in-santa-clarita-california/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/fd764ba2-1187-4d01-bdc1-5f9e5e849aff).