GiftAMeal is now offered in 70+ locations nationwide; the Mediterranean fast casual will be matching donations throughout the month of February 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (February 4, 2026) –  The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, a leading Mediterranean fast casual restaurant franchise, is expanding its ongoing effort to help fight hunger through its partnership with GiftAMeal, a community engagement platform that turns guest photos into local food bank donations. After piloting the program with 10 locations in July 2024, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill now offers GiftAMeal in over 70 locations* across the U.S. 

Since partnering in 2024, guests of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill have helped provide more than 20,000 meals to families facing food insecurity in their communities – all by simply taking a photo on the GiftAMeal platform. For every photo taken, GiftAMeal donates to a trusted local food bank, helping deliver 1.2 lbs. of groceries through a network of neighborhood pantries. 

“GiftAMeal allows our franchise operators to live our brand mission by translating local commitment into real community impact,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “Across our system, guests can enjoy a great meal while helping deliver groceries through neighborhood pantries, making serving the community an integrated part of our franchise model and everyday guest experience.” 

This Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17) and throughout the month, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is inviting guests to participate. At the end of the month, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will match the monetary value of the total number of meals, established by each food bank, to contribute the same number of meals donated.  

Participating is easy: 

  1. Scan the GiftAMeal QR code posted inside The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. 
  2. Take a photo of your food or drink to trigger an automatic donation to a local food bank. 
  3. Share on social media afterwards to multiply the impact – shares can double, triple, or even quadruple donations. 

“The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has quickly become a valued national partner in our mission to support families facing hunger,” said Andrew Glantz, Founder & CEO of GiftAMeal. “More than 20,0000 meals have already been donated through their guests’ participation, and we’re excited to expand our impact together as we head into our third year of partnership.” 

GiftAMeal is the trusted partner of over 1,000 restaurants nationwide, from local independents to national brands, and has provided over 2.8 million meals to date. 

To “gift” a meal at your nearest location, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com/locations. Dine-in only; no other restrictions or exclusions apply. Follow The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill on Instagram at @greatgreekgrill where the brand will be announcing the final donation amount.

*Excluded locations include cloud kitchens and food trucks, as well as those in the Las Vegas Valley, including: Nellis, Downtown – Arts District, Henderson, Northwest Las Vegas, Southwest – Blue Diamond Rd., St Rose Parkway, The Bend, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills, and Downtown Summerlin.  

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 www.thegreatgreekgrill.com and for franchise information, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.  

About GiftAMeal 

GiftAMeal is a cause-marketing platform for restaurants that engages guests in a feel-good photo-sharing experience that boosts loyalty while generating social-media publicity for the restaurant. For each photo taken, GiftAMeal donates to a local food bank to help provide a meal to someone in need. Over 1,200 restaurants participate in 46 states, with over 2.8 million meals donated through the program to-date.  Learn more at www.giftameal.com.  

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