A fast-growing national Greek franchise is opening in College Park on Monday.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was started in Las Vegas in 2016 and has quickly become one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains, with College Park set to become the 39th location around the country and the first in Maryland.

Based on the menu of a mom-and-pop restaurant in Henderson, Nev., Great Greek features standards like dolmades, spanakopita, gyros and souvlaki along with salads and rice bowls. Dessert options include baklava and rice pudding.

There’s also a kids’ menu with basic options like cheese pizza and chicken fingers as well as a souvlaki plate for more adventurous eaters.

Located at 8900 Baltimore Ave., next to Rita’s ice cream shop, will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

The local franchise, one of 20 to open this year, is owned by Fahad Naroo of Baltimore.

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