Nick the Greek Continues Southern California Expansion With New Santa Ana Restaurant

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San Jose, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, is now open in Santa Ana, marking the seventh restaurant in Orange County. The new restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisee Vipul Katariya, who owns Nick the Greek’s locations in Yorba Linda, Ventura and North Hollywood. Katariya is set to open at least two additional locations with business partner Hany Ghatta. 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 Ana locals and visitors at the brand’s newest Nick the Greek location.

“As a franchisee seeking new opportunities, I was drawn to Nick the Greek’s flavorful menu, flexible footprint and strong growth potential,” said Katariya. “Four locations later – and with more to come – I’m confident the brand’s business model will continue to thrive in communities like Santa Ana, where flavor, convenience and authenticity resonate with guests.”

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 NickTheGreek.com.

Nick the Greek’s new Santa Ana restaurant is located at 1313 West 17th St. and can be reached by telephone at (657) 232-1271. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information about Nick the Greek, visit NickTheGreek.com.

About Nick the Greek

Founded in 2014 by three cousins, Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris, all named after their grandfather per Greek tradition, Nick the Greek is a family-friendly fast casual restaurant offering authentic Greek street food. Specializing in gyros and souvlaki, the menu features flavorful rotisserie meats, charbroiled skewers, zesty sauces and the freshest vegetables. The brand boasts 100 locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Utah and Tennessee, with dozens more in the works across the United States. With streamlined operations, a menu focused on quality, sleek restaurant design and high consumer demand for fresh, authentic Greek flavors, Nick the Greek is primed for expansion over the next several years. For more information, visit NickTheGreek.com.

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