Nick the Greek, a national fast casual chain built around Greek street food, has opened its first Chattanooga restaurant. The location is its third in Tennessee, following its Nashville debut last year. The owner and operator, Jordan Nari of Nashville Mediterranean LLC, says he expects to open two more Tennessee locations.
What the Chattanooga opening adds
The new restaurant is at 205 Manufacturers Road, Suite 105, in the Northshore area. According to the announcement, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can be reached at (423) 475-5545. Nari described the neighborhood as known for parks, riverfront restaurants and boutiques, and said the company wants to bring its Greek street food concept to that area.
The menu and how the chain operates
Nick the Greek was founded in 2014 by three cousins, Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris. The menu centers on gyro meat cooked in-house on a traditional vertical rotisserie, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, pitas, bowls, salads, and desserts such as baklava and Greek donuts. The company presents the concept as a fast casual option that aims to keep portions generous and ingredients fresh.
Growth and what to watch
The company reports that its store count has nearly doubled since 2023, and it now operates restaurants in eight states: Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. The announcement does not disclose sales figures, franchise terms or the timeline for the two additional Tennessee openings, so those details remain unconfirmed. Readers who want the full menu and nutrition information can check the company's website, NickTheGreek.com.