Local owners bring authentically prepared Greek cuisine, catering, and local job growth to new location in Southern Utah
Hurricane, UT (RestaurantNews.com) The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a growing Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has opened a new location in Hurricane at 68 South 1400 West Suite 1, expanding its footprint in Southern Utah and bringing more of its signature fresh Greek cuisine to the area.
The Hurricane restaurant is the second Utah location owned by franchise partners Phillip Geurts and Alex Lignell, who recently introduced the brand to nearby Cedar City. With more than two decades of combined restaurant experience, the duo is focused on delivering high-quality Mediterranean dining while contributing to local economic growth in Southern Utah.
“Expanding into Hurricane allows us to bring a fresh, healthy dining option to a rapidly growing community,” said Lignell. “Mediterranean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and balance, and we’re proud to serve dishes made from authentic recipes with a level of hospitality that keeps guests coming back.”
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is known for its diverse menu rooted in the Mediterranean diet, offering customizable options such as rice bowls, fresh salads, and pita wraps with a variety of protein options ranging from gyro meat to salmon. Signature items include made-to-order Feta Fries, house-made dips, and desserts like baklava ice cream and rice pudding.
Beyond dine-in service, the Hurricane location offers Mediterranean catering for corporate events, community gatherings, and family celebrations. Guests can choose from build-your-own gyro kits, souvlaki skewers, traditional sides, and desserts designed to deliver a full Greek dining experience at scale.
Geurts said, “Opening this restaurant is about sharing great food and investing in the Hurricane community. We’re creating local jobs, supporting community organizations and adding a new dining destination that reflects the energy and growth of this region.”
Location Information
Address: 68 South 1400 West Suite 1, Hurricane, UT 84737
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00am – 8:00pm
Website: TheGreatGreekGrill.com/hurricane-ut
Instagram: @greatgreekgrillcedarcityut
Facebook: TheGreatGreekGrillHurricaneUT
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The award-winning Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a leading franchise within the Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant industry, offering a vivacious and flavorful menu inspired by foods in the Mediterranean diet. Every dish is made fresh, in-house from authentic recipes passed down generation after generation. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group
, a globally recognized leader in franchising, within the United Franchise Group’s food division, Big Flavor Brands
. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations, menu and catering, visit TheGreatGreekGrill.com and for franchise information, visit TheGreatGreekFranchise.com.
About Big Flavor Brands
Big Flavor Brands
specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. From fast-casual restaurants with authentic third-generation recipes like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, to specialty concepts like the grazing innovator and charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of United Franchise Group
, which is comprised of innovative concepts pushing the boundaries with an unwavering commitment to quality, variety, and the pursuit of joyful eating.
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