Local entrepreneurs Norman Carter and T-Claude Devall bring the neighborhood daytime café to Southwest Louisiana, introducing the state’s first Eggs Up Grill.

LAKE CHARLES, La. – (Dec. 9, 2025) – Eggs Up Grill, a neighborhood favorite daytime café and the fastest-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise in the country, has arrived in Louisiana. Located at 4058 Ryan Street, the new Lake Charles restaurant officially opens the doors to the state’s first Eggs Up Grill, bringing a fresh, community-focused dining experience to Southwest Louisiana.

The restaurant is owned and operated by Norman Carter and T-Claude Devall, longtime friends and local entrepreneurs who share a deep connection to the area. Both residents of Lake Charles, Carter and Devall are proud to invest in their hometown and bring new energy to the city’s vibrant food scene.

Carter brings more than two decades of restaurant experience, while Devall offers business expertise and local leadership. Together, they aim to create a space that feels like home — a place where neighbors gather for breakfast, brunch and lunch served with genuine Southern hospitality.

“Lake Charles has an incredible food culture, and we’re proud to introduce something fresh, family-oriented and focused on community,” said Norman Carter. “We want guests to come have a good time with great food, to feel connected here and to be part of something special. Opening the first Eggs Up Grill in Louisiana means a lot to us, and we’re excited to build an experience that keeps families coming back.”

While the restaurant is already open and serving guests, Devall and Carter plan to celebrate the milestone with a grand opening event in January, featuring special promotions, giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Norman and T-Claude represent the very best of what Eggs Up Grill stands for: community, connection and heartfelt hospitality,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “Their enthusiasm for this brand and their pride in introducing it to Louisiana make this opening especially meaningful as we continue to grow nationwide.”

Eggs Up Grill’s arrival in Louisiana marks a new chapter for the brand, which recently surpassed 100 locations open nationwide and celebrated its 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth. The company continues to expand across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with strong franchise momentum and record dine-in traffic gains.

The Lake Charles restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering dine-in, online ordering and catering. Guests can enjoy signature favorites like omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, bowls and mimosas in a warm, inviting atmosphere designed to make every visit feel like home.

For more information about Eggs Up Grill Lake Charles, visit https://locations.eggsupgrill.com/la/lake-charles/126/ or follow @eggsupgrilllakecharles on social media.

About Eggs Up Grill

Founded in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Eggs Up Grill has been serving smiles for over 25 years. From the first sip of freshly brewed coffee to the last bite of a hearty breakfast or lunch, our welcoming atmosphere and attentive service make every visit feel like coming home. As “neighbors serving neighbors,” we proudly serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a full menu throughout our hours of operation.

Eggs Up Grill’s business model is designed to create smiles not just for guests but for our Franchise Partners as well. Ranked the No. 1 breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise500® for four consecutive years and a Most Profitable Franchise by Franchise Business Review, Eggs Up Grill is experiencing record growth and actively seeking both seasoned and first-time franchise partners. With more than 100 locations currently in operation and over 85 more under development or committed to open, the brand is poised for continued success.