'The Simple Greek' Restaurant Coming to Highland Park

A Pennsylvania greek restaurant chain once featured on the hit CNBC reality series will open its first Midwest location in Highland Park this spring.

The Simple Greek, made famous when entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis partnered with founders Michael Ference and Kathleen Kamouyerou-Ference on the December 9 episode of The Profit, will bring the fast, casual, mediterranean styled eatery to 478 Central Avenue in the spring, Lemonis announced Wednesday. All current locations of the chain are located in the Pittsburgh area.

“Coming from a Greek family, I am particularly excited to bring this dining experience to the wonderful community of Highland Park and give our customers reasonable prices and convenient access to great food,” Lemonis said. “We are very excited to be growing The Simple Greek into new areas in the United States and look forward to sharing our delicious and healthy food with Illinois residents.”

The Simple Greek features flavors of the Greek and Mediterranean region in a “fast, casual” setting, owners state. All food is made to order in front of customers.

According to a press release, Lemonis’ relationship with the restaurant began when the My Big Fat Greek Gyro Pittsburgh chain was featured on his hit CNBC reality series, The Profit, where Lemonis turns around struggling businesses and buys an ownership stake in the companies.