Now, more than ever, Eggs Up Grill is an ideal brand for franchising in the Better Breakfast segment. Eggs Up Grill was ranked as the number one breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500®.
The brand experienced record growth across the Southeast in 2019 and 2020 with at least a dozen openings forecast for 2021.
Whether you’re looking to open one restaurant in your community or expand throughout a territory, our brand could be the right fit for you!
Franchise 500®; Ranked #1 in Breakfast Restaurants Top Food Franchises of 2020 Entrepreneur Magazine
Founded in 1997, Eggs Up Grill has been making guests smile for more than 20 years with our successful business model, simple operations, and strong returns. As we accelerate our growth in the rapidly expanding breakfast category, we are seeking single-location and multi-unit franchisees who share our passion for great food, friendly service, and community involvement. With an experienced team led by former TGI Friday’s President Ricky Richardson, we are on track to have more than 60 locations open by the end of 2021. Eggs Up Grill–home to the whole neighborhood, serving smiles from sunup through lunch.
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Easily scalable business model and compelling unit-level economics with $1,088,563 AUV. 2021’s YTD same store sales averaging 10.5% thru July (compared to same period 2019), with May – July period averaging +18.8% .*
*Consult Item 19 in 2021 FDD
Friendly service, community connections, and freshly prepared, all-American dishes keep Eggs Up Grill growing, averaging a 4.5-star rating from more than 12,000 reviews annually.
Fifty-five percent of our franchisees own more than one location. The majority of franchisees joined with no restaurant experience.
Since WJ Partners’ investment in mid-2018, Eggs Up Grill has doubled in size and is on track to reach 60 locations by the end of 2021.
Eggs Up Grill’s experienced leadership team works one-on-one with franchisees, offering proven development training, operations, marketing, product and vendor sourcing and financial support programs.
Operating from 6am-2pm, Eggs Up Grill is a neighborhood spot for All-American flavor and freshness.
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"Everyone says the restaurant business is so hard. Not if you have the right restaurant." Franchisee Joe Pellegrino says it best.
After discovering the breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant, Scott called his older brother Rob about franchising before even leaving the parking lot.
Franchisee Debi Brannon explains what attracted her to Eggs Up Grill, a brand that's home to the whole neighborhood, serving smiles from sunup through lunch.
"I most definitely would buy into another Eggs Up Grill again," said Michael. "Owning an Eggs Up Grill has been a very successful experience. Corporate has been very helpful with helping me be successful."
Our mission is to partner with strong franchisees who always offer Eggs Up Grill guests warm, friendly service, along with fresh, made-to-order food at a reasonable price point, all in a neighborhood setting.
Joe Pellegrino’s Eggs Up Grill Story
Brothers Scott and Rob Johnson traded corporate life for restaurant ownership
Why Debi Brannon chose Eggs Up Grill
Michael McNeal talks about his success with Eggs Up Grill
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Ricky was tapped to lead Eggs Up Grill in July 2018. Under his leadership, the brand has doubled in size to 47+ locations. Ricky has more than 35 years of restaurant industry experience across multi-unit and franchise operations. Prior to joining Eggs Up Grill, Ricky served as U.S. President and Chief Operating Officer of TGI Fridays.
Todd is responsible for leading Eggs Up Grill’s efforts in recruiting qualified franchisees and guiding these prospects from inquiry through signing. He assists franchisees with developing their strategic growth plans as they reinvest and add new restaurants to their portfolio. Todd also assists with the design and construction process, up to the opening of the restaurant. He works closely with the brand’s development resources including The Retail Strategy (TRS), which handles market evaluation support and provides location selection guidance. Todd has over 20 years experience helping restaurant brands rapidly grow, including VP of Franchise Development with Qdoba which grew from 60 restaurants to more than 600 locations under his leadership.
Jeff oversees the brand’s comprehensive owner and team training program and ongoing operational support, all of which is coordinated day to day through experienced, field-based Franchise Business Consultants. Jeff was previously with Five Guys Enterprises.
Laura, along with marketing and advertising partner Candor, helps franchisees plan and implement their Grand Opening marketing strategy. Laura coordinates brand promotions and oversees Local Store Marketing efforts. Laura has been with Eggs Up Grill since 2018.
Fred plans, implements, and manages all financial-related activities for the brand, including systems for reporting and P.O.S. system, Toast, Inc. Fred previously served as CFO of Hurricane Grill and Wings.
Minimum Liquidity Requirement
Minimum Net Worth Requirement
Estimated Cost to Open* (includes $39,000 Franchise Fee)
Estimated Time to Open
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Minimum Marketing Spend
*Consult our franchise disclosure document for more detailed information.
During August 2020-July 2021, average unit sales of the top 50% of franchised Eggs Up Grill restaurants amounted to $1,088,563.*
*Consult our current Franchise Disclosure Document for more details.
Southeast markets are available—but going fast—with 10 openings over the last 12 months. 50 open units, 40 in development—and growing!
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