7-Year national beverage partnership enhances the guest experience with expanded beverage choices while delivering added value and support across The Great Greek franchise system
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guests can now enjoy their favorite PepsiCo beverages while enjoying a meal at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. The two companies announced their partnership, making PepsiCo the official provider of soft drinks for the fast-casual restaurant brand.
Rolling out nationwide through 2026, the partnership brings The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill a best-in-class beverage platform designed to enhance its fresh, better-for-you Mediterranean menu. The collaboration introduces a delicious and refreshing lineup of PepsiCo beverages — from the flagship Pepsi® brand to iconic products such as Aquafina®, Pure Leaf®, and Celsius®, as well as custom lemonades and refreshers— all crafted to deliver premium beverage pairings that elevate the dining experience.
“As an emerging brand, having the right partners makes all the difference. That’s why we’re proud to partner with PepsiCo, a legendary company that’s recognized and admired around the world for its brands,” said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. “PepsiCo is more than a supplier to The Great Greek; they’re an extension of our team. Beyond the benefits for our guests, this collaboration elevates our beverage program in ways that directly support our franchise community — from stronger marketing opportunities to enhanced systemwide support. They’ve consistently brought the collaboration, resources, and commitment we need to compete, positioning our franchise owners and brand for long-term success.”
Guests at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill can enjoy a broad portfolio of PepsiCo beverages across fountain, bottle and can offerings, providing the perfect complement to any meal and satisfying a variety of refreshment occasions. The selection includes iconic soft drinks like Pepsi® Zero Sugar and Mountain Dew®, sparkling water, teas, hydration options like Gatorade®, energy beverages, and delicious lemonade refreshers in four flavors including Homestyle Lemonade, Mango Lemonade, Orange Passionfruit Refresher, and Strawberry Watermelon Refresher. The beverage lineup offers guests a range of delicious choices for meal pairings. Beverage and flavor selections may vary by location.
“The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has built an impressive brand by delivering fresh, flavorful food and a guest experience that resonates with consumers,” said Quinitta Shumpert, PepsiCo Regional Vice President. “At PepsiCo, our role is to help restaurant operators build on that success through a combination of iconic beverage brands, innovation, marketing support and foodservice expertise. We’re proud to partner with The Great Greek to enhance the guest experience while supporting the brand’s continued growth.”
PepsiCo offers refreshing beverage options that pair perfectly with the bold flavor profiles of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, which embody the restaurant’s mission to Live Great, Eat Greek. Each dish is created using only the highest-quality ingredients and served in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere to create a dining experience that exceeds expectations. Together, they make a meal that satisfies all levels.
To find The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill nearest to you or order online, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com/locations. Follow The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill on Instagram at @greatgreekgrill.
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, serving a vibrant menu inspired by the fresh, flavorful ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Each dish is prepared fresh, in-house to deliver bold flavor in every bite. 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. 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 PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
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