Largest actively franchising breakfast, brunch and lunch franchisor recognized as brand surpasses 200 restaurants open and in development

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (Aug. 25, 2026) – Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing and largest daytime restaurant franchise in the country, announced today it has been ranked No. 3,050 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks the first year the brand has earned the prestigious recognition.

The ranking comes amid significant momentum for Eggs Up Grill. The brand recently became the largest actively franchising breakfast, brunch and lunch franchisor in the country and has grown to more than 200 restaurants open and in development. Strong restaurant-level economics include more than $1.6 million in average unit volumes and 19.7% EBITDA for the top 50% of the system in 2025, alongside 22 consecutive quarters of same-restaurant sales growth through Q2 2026. Together, these results demonstrate a scalable model designed to support sustained franchise growth.

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 is an exciting recognition of the growth we continue to experience and, more importantly, the strength of the franchise system behind it,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “More than 60% of our franchise owners are reinvesting and growing with Eggs Up Grill, which speaks to their confidence in the opportunity. As we scale, our focus remains on delivering attractive restaurant-level economics, best-in-class support and a model that creates meaningful opportunities for our franchise owners.”

The Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like across industries. Among the 5,000 companies on the 2026 list, honorees collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. Past Inc. 5000 honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, visit www.inc.com/inc5000.

For more information about breakfast restaurant franchise opportunities with Eggs Up Grill, visit https://eggsupgrillfranchise.com.

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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 110 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, inclusion on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, and ranked No. 7 on Entrepreneur Top 10 Full Service Restaurants.

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