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Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, has opened its first restaurant Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.
Nick the Greek has opened its first restaurant in Chattanooga and third location in Tennessee following its Nashville debut last year.
Nick the Greek opens in Tyler, Texas, its fifth location in the state.

Nick the Greek will open a restaurant in Tyler, Texas, this month, its sixth location in the Lone Star State.
Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for fresh and convenient Mediterranean food.
Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for fresh and convenient Mediterranean food.
The Greek street food franchise reported an 18.2% jump in same-store sales for the first half of 2026, significantly outperforming broader industry benchmarks.
“There is a strong appetite for fresh, convenient Mediterranean food in San Joaquin County, making it the perfect place to continue introducing our authentic Greek street food to the community,” said Nick “Baby Nick” Tsi
Nick the Greek opens third location in San Joaquin County.
Nick the Greek surpasses 100 locations with 18.2 percent sales growth
Nick the Greek maintained an upward growth trajectory through the first half of 2026, surpassing 100 restaurants and delivering an exceptional midyear sales performance.
Multi-unit operator Vipul Katariya expands his California portfolio with a new Santa Ana location, marking the brand’s seventh restaurant in Orange County.
Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Ana, marking the seventh restaurant in Orange County.

The national Greek street food franchise is expanding its menu across all nationwide locations with the introduction of halloumi-based entrees and sides.
The national Greek street food chain surpassed a major growth milestone with its latest opening in San Diego, operated by multi-unit franchisees.
The Clairemont restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisees Gary and Mirna Tully.
The Fairfield opening marks the third Solano County location for the Greek street food brand as it pushes toward a 100-unit systemwide goal by 2026.
“When I first experienced Nick the Greek, the quality and authenticity of the food stood out right away and made me want to bring the brand to my own community,” said Khangura.
The authentic Greek street food brand has opened its second San Joaquin County unit as part of a strategic growth plan to reach 100 locations nationwide by mid-2026.
Nick the Greek is now open in Tracy, California, marking its second location in San Joaquin County.

Technomic data shows fast-casual restaurant sales grew 6% to $77 billion in 2025, though growth rates for the segment are beginning to decelerate.

Fast-casual sales grew 6% in 2025, led by Cava's 22% increase
Nick the Greek has opened its second location in Reno following a successful debut in 2023.