Entrepreneurs Open The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Ladera Ranch

Entrepreneurs Open The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Ladera Ranch

Husband-and-wife franchise owners are excited to introduce the community to the restaurant’s fresh Mediterranean cuisine

Entrepreneurs Open The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Ladera RanchLadera Ranch, CA  (RestaurantNews.comThe Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is now offering its fresh takes on Mediterranean cuisine in Ladera Ranch from its location at 27522 Antonio Parkway in Mercantile East Plaza. The 2,000-square-foot restaurant is operated by franchise owners Ravi Potlachervu and his wife, Ramya Ratakonda, who will use their extensive business background to make a positive impact in the community.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill offers a menu reinterpreting Mediterranean favorites and serves them in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere. Guests can enjoy classic dishes like the Great Greek Gyro as well as lamb, steak and chicken Souvlaki plates, complemented by the restaurant’s fresh Greek salads and four signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper).

“We look forward to sharing the restaurant’s delicious and satisfying selections with guests in the Ladera Ranch-area,” Potlachervu said. “We’re eager to collaborate with our team, build relationships with customers and create memorable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression.”

Potlachervu and Ratakonda are natives of India and have broad experience in technology and business operations. In seeking new opportunities, they were attracted to the franchise model of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill as well as its fresh ingredients and fast-casual format.

“We knew the brand was an ideal choice for us to become franchise owners because of a combination of its authentic cuisine, strong brand recognition and proven business model,” said Ratakonda. “This represents a fresh beginning, filled with potential for growth and success.”

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill specializes in catering large parties, events and meetings and is perfect for family gatherings, offering memorable, mouth-watering Mediterranean spreads complete with unique flavors. Choose from build-your-own Gyros and savory Souvlaki Skewers, accompanied by buttery Rice Pilaf, crisp Greek salad, authentic dips and delectable desserts like Baklava to impress guests at any event.

Potlachervu recommends the Four Dip Combo, serving the restaurant’s signature dips with warm pita. “Each dip offers a unique tasting experience, from the creamy Hummus to the tangy Tzatziki and the zesty flavor of the roasted red pepper dip,” Potlachervu said. “It’s perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in a satisfying solo meal.”

The Ladera Ranch restaurant seats 48 guests in its dining room and offers catering, pick-up and delivery via UberEats, Grub Hub, Doordash and EZCater. It is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 949-356-0600.

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™, the global leader for entrepreneurs, 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®, and the super-fast, fresh Italian experience of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®, 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.