Eggs Up Grill is one of the fastest growing and most successful breakfast, brunch and lunch concepts in the U.S. For three years in a row, our Brand ranked as the number one breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®. Through the first quarter of 2022, the average annual unit volume (AUV) in the 52-week trailing period exceeded $1.095 million with the top 50 percent of restaurants reporting sales averaging more than $1.3M.*
The Brand has doubled in size in three years. In 2022, Eggs Up Grill signed development commitments for more than 60 restaurants and opened restaurants in two new states.
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!
Founded in 1997, Eggs Up Grill has been making guests smile for more than 25 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. Eggs Up Grill has a region-wide presence of 150 Eggs Up Grills open, under development or committed to open by local franchise partners. Eggs Up Grill–home to the whole neighborhood, serving smiles from sunup through lunch.
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Ease of operations and compelling unit-level economics with the top fifty-percent of franchisees reporting an AUV of $1,320,163 during the trailing 52-week period of March 2021-March 2022.
*Consult Item 19 in 2022 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 has a region-wide presence of 150 restaurants open, under development or committed to open by local franchise partner.
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
Come Join the Eggs Up Grill Franchise Family
Ricky was tapped to lead Eggs Up Grill in July 2018. Under his leadership, the brand has doubled in size to 60+ 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.
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.
Ken leads the entire development process, from franchisee recruitment through signing, and restaurant development. He also manages Eggs Up Grill’s strategic partnerships with its real estate and architectural and design firms.
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
Royalty
Minimum Marketing Spend
*Consult our franchise disclosure document for more detailed information.
AUV for the top 50% of our restaurants – generated through dine-in, takeout, digital ordering and catering in the 52-week trailing period between March 2021 and March 2022. Our system-wide AUVs are an impressive $1,095,517*
*Consult our current Franchise Disclosure Document for more details. And Individual’s franchise performance may differ.
Southeast markets are available—but going fast! More than 60 open restaurants with 80+ in development – and growing!
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Breakout Brand of the Year
FSR Magazine
Franchise 500®; Ranked #1 in Breakfast Restaurants in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Future 50 (#3) of 2022
Restaurant Business Magazine, Ranked #11
Top 400 of 2021 and 2022
Franchise Times
Top 500, Nation’s Restaurant News
Top 200, Franchise Business Review 2022
5 Star satisfaction Award, Franchise Business Review 2022
Best Franchises to buy 2022Franchise Times
2023 Franchise Times
Food and Drink Magazine, FSR Magazine, Nation’s Restaurant News, Foodservice Equipment & Supply Magazine, and much more.
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