A DFW favorite restaurant concept is preparing for its next evolution. Brothers and restaurateurs Sam and Wassim Merched are bringing Andalous Fresh Mediterranean-an offshoot of their Andalous Mediterranean Grill chain-to Frisco in 2026, reports Community Impact.
The new eatery will be fusing the best elements of buffet and plated dining in a 2,300 square foot space at 5199 Panther Creek Parkway, Suite # 300. A precise opening date is not yet available, however the Mercheds anticipate being ready for customers in the first quarter of 2026.
Andalous Fresh Mediterranean will serve as a proving ground for potential future franchise models. The eatery will be more compact and utilize a more fast-casual approach than Andalous Mediterranean Grill employs, without sacrificing any of the quality that fans have come to know and love.
The new location is the culmination of innovation and planning. Wassim Merched explains to Culture Map Dallas “For the Frisco location, doing a fast-casual version of what we do has always been on my mind. With so many new Mediterranean concepts popping up, I’ve been intentional about staying unique — we’re not just another gyro and shawarma spot. I want to preserve the original identity of Andalous, but with a fresh twist that sets us apart.”
