US-based Mediterranean restaurant brand Little Greek Fresh Grill has signed an area development agreement for the Miami and Fort Lauderdale regions in Florida.

As agreed, the franchise partner will develop up to 30 locations over the next ten years.

Little Greek Operations vice-president and COO Bryan St George said: "We know that because of the care and quality we put into every menu item, Little Greek will thrive in the Long Island area, backed by strong support from our home office team as we continue delivering fresh, high-quality food to the community.

“We're confident Little Greek will be a strong fit for the Miami and Fort Lauderdale community because guests in Florida already love fresh, high-quality food served with genuine hospitality.

“Combined with the support and operational experience of our home office team, we believe the brand is well-positioned for long-term success in the market.”

The Tampa-headquartered Mediterranean restaurant brand currently operates 35 outlets in Florida and is targeting a network of 100 locations statewide.

Little Greek said it has reinforced its presence in its home city via offerings at the Benchmark International Arena, serving visitors at baseball, soccer, hockey and concert events.

The company said it serves traditional recipes with a “modern American twist”. Since launching its franchising programme in 2011, Little Greek has locations across Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas.

Little Greek president Nick Vojnovic said: “Backed by over 20 years of experience and expertise, we understand the needs of both our franchisees and customers, which has allowed us to be a leader in the competitive QSR [quick service restaurant] space.

“Our customers are incredibly loyal because they know the flavour, freshness and value we deliver are hard to match, and they continue to reward us with repeat business."