Local father-son duo Ken and Ethan Bates expand their Tri-Cities roots by opening Eggs Up Grill’s 100th restaurant, complete with a week of specials and a milestone ribbon-cutting

WHO:

Eggs Up Grill, the nation’s fastest-growing “better breakfast” franchise, along with local father-son franchisees Ken and Ethan Bates, who now own three locations in the Tri-Cities area

WHAT:            

Eggs Up Grill invites the Kingsport community and media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its 100th restaurant in Kingsport. The milestone event will feature menu sampling, coffee tastings and a first look at Eggs Up Grill’s refreshed logo and next-generation restaurant design. Guests can enjoy classic breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites such as omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, bowls, and mimosas, all served daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Additional grand opening week specials include:

• Mon., Sept. 29 – $8 Classic All Day
• Tues., Sept. 30 – Free Coffee with purchase
• Wed., Oct. 1 – Free 3-count Donut with purchase
• Thurs., Oct. 2 – Ribbon-Cutting, $9.99 Burger + Side + Beverage, Menu Sampling, Coffee Tastings
• Fri., Oct. 3 – $5 Mimosas All Day

WHERE:     

Eggs Up Grill – Kingsport

2003 North Eastman Road, Suite 210

Kingsport, TN 37660

WHEN:

Ribbon-Cutting Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ET

(Media arrival encouraged by 9:45 a.m.)

Daily specials Monday, Sept. 29 – Friday, Oct. 3

PHOTOS:

Ribbon-cutting with the Kingsport Chamber

Restaurant interiors showcasing refreshed branding

Guests enjoying samples

Additional photos available upon request.

INTERVIEW:

Local media is invited to cover the opening and meet franchisees Ken and Ethan Bates. Interviews available onsite in the restaurant, in-studio or by arrangement.

CONTACT:

For more information, contact:

Loren Thum, Thunderly

(817) 913-0194 | lthum@thunderlymarketing.com