November 10, 2026 // Franchising.com // SAN JOSE, Calif. – Nick the Greek, a national chain serving authentic Greek street food, is now open in Indio, marking its debut in the Coachella Valley. The new location is locally owned and operated by husband-and-wife Freeman and Kelly Swank and their son Tony. For more than a decade, Nick the Greek has proved that “The Best Things in Life are Greek” through a diverse and enticing menu of tasty pitas, bowls, salads, desserts and more — now available to Indio locals and visitors at the brand’s newest Nick the Greek location.
“We decided to open a Nick the Greek in Indio to meet local demand for Greek food and, after experiencing Nick the Greek’s food and hospitality ourselves, we knew this is what we wanted to introduce to our community,” said Freeman Swank. “As local residents for 15 years, we are proud to bring an authentic Greek street food experience to our neighbors and seasonal festival goers while looking forward to expanding with additional Nick the Greek restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley.”
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 multigenerational 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 sizeable and attractive niche in the ultra-competitive fast casual space — a marketplace differentiator that continues to underpin the brand’s rapid growth.
Since 2023, Nick the Greek has nearly doubled its store count and continues to accelerate expansion efforts throughout the nation. Today, guests can find Nick the Greek restaurants in eight states, including Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. By thoughtfully establishing locations in high-visibility downtown metro areas, Nick the Greek has reached large audiences and steadily developed a diverse and devoted fan base. To view the full menu and nutritional information, and to find your nearest Nick the Greek location, go to www.nickthegreek.com.
Nick the Greek’s new Indio restaurant is located at 42250 Jackson St., Suite 108B, and can be reached by telephone at (760) 262-4428. The restaurant is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information about Nick the Greek, visit www.nickthegreek.com.
Founded in 2014 by three cousins, Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris, all named after their grandfather per Greek tradition, Nick the Greek is a family-friendly fast casual restaurant offering authentic Greek street food. Specializing in gyros and souvlaki, the menu features flavorful rotisserie meats, charbroiled skewers, zesty sauces and the freshest vegetables. The brand boasts more than 100 locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Utah and Tennessee, with dozens more in the works across the United States. With streamlined operations, a menu focused on quality, sleek restaurant design and high consumer demand for fresh, authentic Greek flavors, Nick the Greek is primed for expansion over the next several years. For more information, visit nickthegreek.com.
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Founded in 2014 by three cousins – Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick Tsigaris, all named after their grandfather per Greek tradition, Nick the Greek is a family-friendly fast casual restaurant offering authentic Greek street food.