Franchising

GFG makes Philadelphia debut

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October 19, 2021

Greek from Greece Cafe has opened its first franchise restaurant in Philadelphia, located at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University. This is the chain's second location in Pennsylvania after the first opened in Kennett Square earlier this year and the third to open in 2021 with 11 additional in development.

"We want the Philly location to usher in an era of food, fun and parea, which is a Greek term for a group of friends who regularly gather to share their life experiences, philosophies and ideas," Franchisee Dimitri Gouliaberis said in a company press release. "Drexel's students will find gfg as the perfect hideaway from the hustle of academic life, professionals will enjoy delicious and quick food, and most importantly, all will have the ability to enjoy dining and coffee the way it was meant to be enjoyed with others."

The first GFG opened in 2017 and will have 45 locations by year's end.

"Gfg is the perfect concept to be near, or even inside, a college campus, mall kiosk or food court or airport given its incredibly flexible footprint and hoodless, ventless concept," Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart, GFG's franchise development partner, said in the release. "Low-cost conversion opportunities can dramatically increase ROI for franchisees interested in taking over an existing space that recently closed down in a food hall or other kiosk-style model."