Nick the Greek Grows Los Angeles County Presence With Burbank Opening

February 03, 2026 // Franchising.com // SAN JOSE, Calif. – Nick the Greek is now open in Burbank, California, marking its 10th location in Los Angeles County. Conveniently located near Hollywood Burbank Airport, the new restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee Niko Heliotis, who operates a Nick the Greek in Santa Barbara. 

“As a Greek American, it’s not easy to replicate the experience of enjoying a gyro while walking the streets of Greece, but Nick the Greek’s menu satisfies that craving with its fresh-off-the-spit proteins and made-to-order dishes,” said Heliotis. “It’s personally fulfilling to bring a taste of my heritage to a city so rich with history and diverse cuisines, and I look forward to sharing with the Burbank community: ‘The Best Things in Life are Greek.’”

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.

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. 

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