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Buy an Eggs Up Grill Franchise

Founded in 1997 by Chris Skodras in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Eggs Up Grill is a fast-growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch franchise known for its welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and high-quality comfort food. The brand offers a menu featuring classic favorites like fluffy pancakes, signature omelets, and hearty breakfast sandwiches, served in a family-friendly environment. Since being acquired by investment firm WJ Partners in 2018 and led by CEO Ricky Richardson, a former TGI Fridays executive, Eggs Up Grill has doubled its footprint to over 90 locations with aggressive expansion plans targeting 100+ units nationwide. The concept emphasizes simplicity, hospitality, and strong unit economics, operating daytime-only hours that appeal to both franchisees and guests.

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Why buy an Eggs Up Grill Franchise?

Investing in Eggs Up Grill offers entry into a proven, fast-growing breakfast franchise with a loyal customer base and strong financial performance. The brand’s focus on simplicity, hospitality, and community engagement, combined with comprehensive franchisee support and a daytime-only concept, makes it an attractive opportunity for those seeking a rewarding, lifestyle-friendly business in a thriving segment of the restaurant industry.

Eggs Up Grill Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1997

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $821,500 – $1,141,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $22,500

      or 50% of Initial Franchise Fee, whichever greater

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1.60%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      86

    • New Units Opened *

      17

    • Units Transferred *

      7

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Eggs Up Grill – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Eggs Up Grill provides franchisees with comprehensive training, including a three-week program at its corporate-owned location in Spartanburg, SC, which serves as a test kitchen and training facility. Franchisees benefit from ongoing operational support, marketing assistance, supply chain management, and a proven business model designed for scalability and profitability. The brand fosters a community-focused culture and partners with franchisees to support local charities and organizations.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are community-oriented entrepreneurs—both first-time and experienced operators—who value hospitality, quality food, and operational simplicity. Multi-unit developers and single-unit owners alike are attracted to the brand’s scalable model, daytime hours, and strong support system.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Eggs Up Grill has been ranked the No. 1 breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for four consecutive years. It is recognized for record-breaking growth, operational excellence, and strong franchisee satisfaction, reflecting its leadership in the better breakfast segment. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    The breakfast and brunch market is experiencing robust growth driven by consumer demand for quality, convenient daytime dining options. Eggs Up Grill has capitalized on this trend with a 25.2% sales increase from 2022 to 2023 and a 20.3% increase in unit count. Off-premise sales and catering now represent 20% of revenue, highlighting diversification and resilience in changing market conditions.

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