Little Greek Fresh Grill, formerly Little Greek, is a chain of fast-casual Greek-style restaurants that was founded in Florida by Estonian immigrant Sigrid Bratic in 2004. As of April 2020, there were 44 locations across six states.
History
Bratic visited Florida in search of an opportunity to start her own business, and while working in the restaurant business, discovered a small Greek restaurant named Happy Greek for sale in
Palm Harbor
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On June 1, 2004, Bratic purchased the then-struggling business. The inaugural location of the original restaurant was in 320 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, and was later renamed "Little Greek." Following Bratic's changes, the restaurant increased its sales.
Nick Vojnovic invested in the Little Greek concept following his twelve-year corporate presidency of
Beef O'Brady's
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History
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On April 27, 2011, Bratic and Vojnovic signed a partnership agreement, with a goal of opening franchised Little Greek restaurants throughout the
Tampa Bay
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area and across the US.
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In April 2012, the company opened a more upgraded prototype restaurant with an updated look.
As of February 2015, there were 19 locations across Florida, Arkansas and Texas.][
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Fare and operations
The company provides Americanized versions of Greek-style food, and bills itself as having a “Greek-style menu.”[ Food is ordered at the counter, and there's an open galley kitchen. Growth continues to move forward as the Greek segment becomes more and more popular.][
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References
External links
* {{official, http://littlegreekrestaurant.com
Greek-American culture in Florida
Restaurant chains in the United States
Greek-American cuisine
2004 establishments in Florida
Restaurants established in 2004
Companies based in Pinellas County, Florida
American companies established in 2004