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Eggs Up Grill Celebrates Major Franchise Expansion Milestone in 2026

Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing and largest daytime restaurant franchise in the United States, has just wrapped up a remarkable second quarter by achieving the milestone of operating 110 restaurants nationwide. This accomplishment significantly enhances its position as the leading breakfast, brunch, and lunch franchisor in the country. The 110th restaurant recently opened in Spears Creek, South Carolina, further showcasing the brand's unyielding commitment to excellence and community focus in the thriving daytime dining landscape.

This exciting achievement is part of a fruitful journey through 2026, as the brand boasts its 22nd consecutive quarter of positive same-restaurant sales growth. Alongside this, Eggs Up Grill opened four new restaurants and secured commitments for eight additional locations in prime markets, revealing a robust demand for its franchise opportunities.

Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, stated, "Reaching the milestone of 110 restaurants and becoming the largest actively franchising brand in our segment is not just a number; it reflects the extraordinary support and hard work from our franchise partners, team members, and the local communities that have embraced our brand. We are witnessing an increasing interest from both new and experienced franchise operators who recognize the long-term potential within the breakfast segment of the restaurant industry. Our goal remains to expand with the right partners in the best market locations."

In Q2 2026 alone, the company demonstrated impressive franchise development momentum by awarding eight new commitments, propelling its portfolio past 200 restaurants that are either operational or under development. Notably, over 60% of franchise owners manage or are developing multiple locations, underscoring the franchise model's success.

A standout moment from the latest quarter was the opening of a new Eggs Up Grill outlet operated by Metz Group, a family-owned hospitality organization with a rich background in managing acclaimed restaurant brands. Located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, this opening marks the inception of an expansive multi-unit development partnership as the brand actively seeks to broaden its footprint in the Northeastern United States. Additionally, Ken Bates, a long-time franchise partner, committed to adding five more franchises to his existing portfolio, while Uber Quezada quickly followed up his first Eggs Up Grill location opened in December 2025 with a second site less than a year later.

The highlights from Eggs Up Grill's Q2 2026 include:

• - Being ranked No. 7 on Entrepreneur's Top 10 Full-Service Restaurant Franchises list.
• - Achieving recognition as No. 289 on Technomic's Top 500 Restaurant Chains report.
• - Securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list.
• - A commendable 8.1% increase in average unit volume from the previous year.
• - The establishment of four new restaurants.

"The ongoing momentum we are experiencing validates the strength of the Eggs Up Grill franchise model," said Richardson. "We are dedicated to building a brand that not only offers substantial financial benefits for franchise owners but also provides an excellent dining experience for guests. We are also committed to creating meaningful growth opportunities for seasoned operators looking to join a category leader. As we head into the latter half of the year, we continue to build on this exciting momentum."

For those interested in exploring the franchise opportunity and joining the Eggs Up Grill community, more information can be found at Eggs Up Grill Franchise. To learn about the brand itself, visit Eggs Up Grill.

Founded more than 25 years ago in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Eggs Up Grill is a beloved daytime restaurant franchise serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With over 110 locations across the nation, alongside more than 90 additional units currently in development or set to open, the brand has continuously garnered accolades in prestigious franchise rankings. These include recognition by Franchise Business Review as a Most Profitable Franchise and making it onto Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, showcasing its impact and growth in the restaurant industry.