Nick the Greek, a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, is now open in Nashville, Tennessee, marking the brand’s debut in the Eastern U.S. and eighth state overall. The Nashville Yards restaurant is owned and operated by restaurant industry veteran Jordan Nari of Nashville Mediterranean, LLC. Nari has exclusive rights to develop eight Nick the Greek locations throughout the Greater Nashville area and Chattanooga over the next four years. With over 90 locations in operation and dozens more in development, Nick the Greek is poised to reach 100 restaurants systemwide by the end of 2025, highlighting the growing demand for high-quality Greek street food across the United States.
“We’re immensely proud to bring Nick the Greek to Tennessee for the first time, sharing the brand’s tradition of warm hospitality and authentic Greek street food with Nashville,” said Nari. “This restaurant marks the beginning of our planned growth throughout Greater Nashville and the surrounding areas, and we’re confident Nick the Greek will quickly become folded into the fabric of the local community for many years to come.”
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 two generations of 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 niche for itself in the ultra-competitive fast casual space – a differentiator that has proven to be critical to the brand’s rapid growth.
“Our Nashville debut is the first part of expansion statewide, but the growth plan for our brand extends beyond the Volunteer State,” said Nick “Baby Nick” Tsigaris, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Nick the Greek. “The restaurants in development throughout Tennessee are supporting our push to 100 locations nationwide, and we are extremely proud of the brand momentum we have created in 2025 – from opening new restaurants and innovating our menu to earning industry recognition along the way.”
Nick the Greek has greatly accelerated expansion efforts in recent years, adding dozens of new locations and increasing its store count by nearly 100 percent since 2021. Today, guests can find Nick the Greek restaurants throughout eight states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Utah and Tennessee. By strategically establishing locations in high-visibility downtown metro areas, Nick the Greek has reached large audiences and steadily developed a diverse and devoted fan base. The brand has identified key markets throughout the U.S. and is seeking franchise partners interested in expanding their portfolios with a progressive fast casual brand on the rise. 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 Nashville restaurant is located at 943 Church St. and can be reached by telephone at (615) 871-3070. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. For additional information about Nick the Greek, visit NickTheGreek.com.
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