Local owner Conley McIntyre celebrates major milestone with continued franchise expansion

CHERRYDALE, S.C. (March 9, 2026) – Eggs Up Grill, a neighborhood favorite breakfast and lunch cafe and the fastest-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise in the country, is now open in Cherrydale, South Carolina. Located at 3203 N. Pleasantburg Drive, the restaurant brings the brand’s welcoming breakfast, brunch and lunch experience to another thriving Upstate South Carolina community.

The Cherrydale location is owned and operated by Conley McIntyre and marks his 10th Eggs Up Grill restaurant. McIntyre’s journey with Eggs Up Grill began five years ago when he started as a greeter after his mother acquired her first franchise. From there, he worked his way up through the business, eventually becoming a general manager as the family expanded to multiple locations. When his mother retired, McIntyre purchased the business and has since grown his ownership across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

“Eggs Up Grill has been part of my family’s story from the very beginning,” said McIntyre. “Opening our 10th location in Cherrydale is incredibly meaningful. We’re proud to keep growing in communities we love and to create spaces where families, friends and neighbors can gather every day.”

McIntyre’s leadership has earned significant recognition within the brand. In 2024, five of his restaurants received systemwide recognition for outstanding sales performance, and each of his locations exceeded the system’s average restaurant sales. He and his wife, Kayla, were also honored with two of the brand’s top awards: Developer of the Year and the Pace Setter Award, recognizing the highest year-over-year sales growth. Most recently, McIntyre was named Franchisee of the Year at the brand’s annual conference.

“Conley’s growth story is a testament to what’s possible within our system,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “From starting as a greeter to becoming a multi-unit owner and Franchisee of the Year, he represents the dedication and community focus that define our brand.”

The Cherrydale 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 Cherrydale, visit https://locations.eggsupgrill.com/sc/greenville/e409/.

About Eggs Up Grill

Founded in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Eggs Up Grill is a daytime restaurant franchise brand serving breakfast, brunch and lunch for more than 25 years. As “home to the whole neighborhood,” the brand operates more than 100 locations nationwide, with more than 90 additional units in development or committed to open. Eggs Up Grill has earned repeated recognition across leading franchise rankings, including designation as a Most Profitable Franchise by Franchise Business Review and inclusion on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.

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Loren Thum, Thunderly

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

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