Mr. Greek Says Opa To Health!

Posted on December 05, 2006 by Ginger Watford

One of 28 leading restaurant companies in Canada to join Nutrition Information Program

TORONTO, —Mr. Greek Restaurants, the largest and fastest-growing Greek franchise in North America, has launched Mr. Greek’s Nutritional Guide for consumers.

For this menu analysis, Mr. Greek retained the services of well-known nutritionist Rosie Maclean. Rosie has 35 years of experience in the foodservice industry, in the fields of dietetics, nutrition, and education. In addition to spearheading MR. GREEK's Nutritional Guide, she has also been key in advising on menu development. She is a co-author of "The Guide, Success with Prepared Foods", published in April of 2000 by The Dietitians of Canada.

“Mr. Greek, dedicated to quality, value and authenticity, has an exciting new menu. They have also shown their commitment to health without compromising taste and customer satisfaction. Every recipe has been nutritionally analyzed and this information is readily available on their website. Congratulations Mr. Greek. It is an honor to be part of this exceptional team!” says Rosie Maclean.

"The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is pleased to welcome Mr. Greek as the newest participant in the Nutrition Information Program. Mr. Greek joins a growing number of foodservice chains that are providing consumers with detailed nutrition information to meet the wide variety of dietary needs and preferences of today's consumer," says Joyce Reynolds, CRFA's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.

In addition to the nutritional guide being posted on Mr. Greek’s website, it will also be published and made available within all locations across the GTA. The guide includes a caloric breakdown, as well as fat, sodium, carbs, cholesterol, protein, sugar and vitamin values per item.

About Mr. Greek Restaurants Inc.

Mr. Greek fired up the grill for the first time on the Danforth in 1988. With locations across southern Ontario, Mr. Greek Mediterranean Grill and Mr. Greek Express, has been serving millions, the best Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a family restaurant atmosphere for more than 18 years. Mr. Greek currently has 22 locations in Southern Ontario. The first U.S. location is will be in Washington State and is slated to open in December.