Gyro fans across the Las Vegas Valley are about to get a couple of new go-tos. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is rolling out two more locations this year: one at the Hughes Center just off the Strip and another in Centennial Hills near the 215. The Hughes Center restaurant at 365 Hughes Center Drive is expected to debut in May, with a grand opening around Memorial Day weekend, while the Centennial Hills outpost at N. Durango and the 215 is slated for July. Once both are up and running, they will become the chain’s 10th and 11th locations in the Valley, serving its familiar fast-casual gyros, souvlaki and an expanded slate of catering options.
"We love the Hughes Center, and we love the catering opportunities, of course," co-owner Nick Della Penna said in an interview with What Now Las Vegas. Della Penna said the Hughes Center unit opens up a fresh trade area for the brand and should boost visibility with Strip-adjacent crowds. The company has also been experimenting with nontraditional setups; its T-Mobile Arena concession has underscored how valuable venue and event traffic can be, according to QSR Magazine. Taken together, those moves help explain the mix of high-traffic and neighborhood real estate the brand is now chasing.
Where the new spots will be
The chain’s locations page already shows a "Centennial Hills - Las Vegas" listing tagged "Coming Soon" at N. Durango and the 215. Local ordering platforms and listings also flag the Hughes Center restaurant at 365 Hughes Center Drive, with an active menu and ordering page tied to the Flamingo-facing center. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has updated its website to reflect both new entries.
From Henderson To A Franchised Brand
The Great Greek started out as a family-owned spot in Henderson in 2011 and was acquired by Della Penna and Trent Jones in 2016. The duo later turned the concept into a franchisable brand, Restaurant Business reports. They teamed up with United Franchise Group to speed expansion, and franchise materials show a steady climb in units across multiple states. Those steps have helped the concept evolve from local favorite into a fast-growing regional player without losing its original identity.
What it means for Las Vegas diners
Owners told What Now Las Vegas they are weighing even more nontraditional locations, including casinos, stadiums, Area15 and major shopping centers, as they pursue both walk-up business and large catering accounts. The strategy suggests locals and visitors alike will see The Great Greek as both an everyday takeout choice and a convenient option for event catering or a quick bite before a show. For heavy catering customers, the Hughes Center opening in particular could shave time off deliveries to downtown meetings and Strip-area events.
On its website, the brand lists restaurants in 17 states and more than 50 units nationwide, and the new Valley openings are framed as part of that broader expansion. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill continues to add locations and test formats aimed at both tourists and neighborhood diners. Watch for a Hughes Center grand opening around Memorial Day weekend, followed by a Centennial Hills ribbon-cutting in July, as the group rolls out the next wave of Las Vegas locations.
