APOLA Greek Grill franchise
2024 filing · March 18, 2024GrowingShares sales figures
APOLA Greek Grill at a glance
A fast-casual Greek grill with gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and halal options. At the end of 2023 there were 3 APOLA Greek Grill locations in the US, 1 franchised and 2 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- APOLA International LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Yorba Linda, California
- Typical size
- 1,400–2,800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $287K–$770K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $37,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 3
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 1
- Most in California
Support and records
- Initial training
- 2 programs
- Management certification: 23.5 hours in class and 34.5 on the job; Opening training: 65 hours on the job
- Lawsuits disclosed
- None
- Bankruptcy disclosed
- None
- Latest filing
- Mar 18, 2024
- 2024 filing
From APOLA International LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
APOLA Greek Grill among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | APOLA Greek Grill | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $528,250 | Costs more than 66% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $37,500 | Lower than 59% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 3 | Fewer than 78% of franchises |
How much a APOLA Greek Grill franchise costs
Opening one APOLA Greek Grill costs an estimated $287,000 to $769,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($50,000 to $360,000) and kitchen equipment, smallwares, fixtures, furniture & furnishings ($45,000 to $130,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $37,500 | ||
| Franchise Location – Rent/Security Deposit | $5,000 | $19,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $360,000 | |
| Architectural, Engineering, Construction and/or Remodeling | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Kitchen Equipment, Smallwares, Fixtures, Furniture & Furnishings | $45,000 | $130,000 | |
| Opening Inventory of Food, Beverages, Uniforms & Supplies | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Signage (Interior / Exterior) | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Utility Deposits, Licenses, Permits and Alarm System Set-up Fees | $2,000 | $13,000 | |
| Legal, Accounting, Licenses and Insurance | $2,000 | $10,000 | |
| P.O.S. System & Installation, Security & Cameras, Computers | $5,000 | $15,000 | |
| Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $11,000 | |
| Franchisee Certification Training | $500 | $4,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months | $50,000 | ||
| Working Capital | $50,000 | ||
| Total | $287,000 | $769,500 | |
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, page 13
APOLA Greek Grill franchise fee
The franchise fee is $37,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Training Fee Upon Transfer of Business | $2,500 per person trained & travel and living expenses. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, page 10
Other fees as filed, from page 11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures APOLA Greek Grill publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, page 43
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $830K–$1.5M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
SBA loans to APOLA Greek Grill franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for APOLA Greek Grill franchisees in 2022, $370K in all. One has been paid in full; none was charged off. The other one hasn’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How APOLA Greek Grill compares
Of the 813 restaurant franchises on this site, APOLA Greek Grill is the 228th cheapest to open and the 595th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | APOLA Greek Grill | Typical restaurant brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $287K | $408K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $770K | $866K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $38K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| US locations | 3 | 14 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 100% | 4.9% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 474 of 813 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 813 brands in restaurant franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 (+1) | 3 | +1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 (0) | 2 | +1 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, pages 44–45
Where APOLA Greek Grill locations are
At the end of 2023, APOLA Greek Grill had locations in 1 state. The most are in California.
- California3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, page 46
Who owns APOLA Greek Grill?
APOLA Greek Grill franchises are sold by APOLA International LLC.
From APOLA International LLC’s 2024 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: APOLA International LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
APOLA Greek Grill filings
The figures on this page come from APOLA International LLC’s 2024 filing, issued March 18, 2024, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | March 18, 2024 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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