The family-owned Nick the Greek restaurant marks the brand's debut in the Coachella Valley, bringing gyros, souvlaki, pitas, and Mediterranean favorites to Jackson Street.
- Nick the Greek opens in Indio, CA, marking its Coachella Valley debut.
- Owned by Freeman, Kelly, and Tony Swank, local residents for 15 years.
- Established by cousins Nick Tsigaris, offering authentic Greek cuisine.
Nick the Greek has opened its first restaurant in the Coachella Valley, bringing its Greek-inspired fast-casual menu to Indio, California. Located at 42250 Jackson St., Suite 108B, the restaurant is owned and operated by Freeman and Kelly Swank and their son Tony. The opening introduces the brand to a community the family has called home for 15 years, with the owners citing local demand for Greek cuisine as a motivation for the investment.
The Swanks said their decision followed their own experience with the brand's food and hospitality. They see the Indio restaurant as an opportunity to serve longtime residents as well as seasonal visitors drawn to the region's festivals and other events. The family also plans to explore additional Nick the Greek locations throughout the Coachella Valley.
Founded in 2014 by cousins Big Nick, Little Nick, and Baby Nick Tsigaris, Nick the Greek was built around the Greek street food they grew up enjoying and experienced during visits to Greece. The menu features gyros prepared with meat cooked on traditional vertical rotisseries, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, pitas, bowls, salads, and Greek desserts including baklava and Greek donuts. The concept combines familiar Mediterranean ingredients with a fast-casual service format.
The Indio restaurant joins a growing network that now operates in eight states: Arizona, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Since 2023, the company has nearly doubled its store count as it has expanded beyond its original Northern California markets. Its growth reflects rising interest in specialized fast-casual concepts that offer focused menus and distinctive regional food traditions.
For franchise operators entering new communities, a restaurant opening is also an opportunity to introduce the brand and establish relationships with local customers. The Social Media feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise businesses share opening announcements, showcase menu offerings, and maintain communication with their audiences. In Indio, the Swank family's investment brings Nick the Greek into a new regional market while giving the brand a local operating team with established ties to the community.
Key Facts:
| Location Debut | Nick the Greek debuts in Indio, offering its first restaurant in Coachella Valley. |
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| Ownership | The Indio franchise is owned by Freeman, Kelly, and Tony Swank, local Indio residents. |
| Founding | Founded by Big Nick, Little Nick, and Baby Nick Tsigaris in 2014. |
| Menu Offering | Offers Greek street food including pitas, bowls, salads, and desserts. |
| Expansion | Since 2023, Nick the Greek nearly doubled its stores, now in eight states. |
| Restaurant Location | Located at 42250 Jackson St., Suite 108B, Indio. |
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