Local husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Tony Sawyer and Brigitte Bartley Sawyer open first Virginia location, kicking off the couple’s plan to open 10 locations across the state.

HAMPTON, Va. – (Dec. 2, 2025) – Eggs Up Grill, a neighborhood favorite daytime café and the fastest-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise in the country, is now open in Hampton, Virginia. Located at 2170 Coliseum Drive, Suite 10, the new restaurant marks the brand’s first location in the state and the start of a 10-unit development agreement that will expand Eggs Up Grill across Virginia.

The new Eggs Up Grill is owned and operated by Tony Sawyer and Brigitte Bartley Sawyer, a husband-and-wife team whose experience spans decades in business leadership and people development. Tony is a seasoned entrepreneur who owns more than 40 Sport Clips locations, while Brigitte is a holistic health practitioner and retreat host known for building strong team culture and connection. Together, they bring a people-first philosophy to franchising, creating spaces where employees feel valued, guests feel at home and community connections thrive.

A Newport News native and Denbigh High School graduate, Tony Sawyer is returning to his hometown region after building a multi-state business career. The couple says their connection to Eggs Up Grill is both professional and personal, as they met in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where the brand was founded. For them, opening in Hampton represents a full-circle moment linking the place where their story began in Spartanburg to a new chapter of serving and building community in Virginia.

“We’ve built our businesses on people, purpose and culture, and that’s exactly what drew us to Eggs Up Grill,” said Brigitte Bartley Sawyer. “We’re passionate about creating spaces where employees feel valued, guests feel at home and community connections are strengthened.”

“Eggs Up Grill reflects those same values,” Tony Sawyer added. “It’s not just breakfast, it’s community. This opening is just the beginning of bringing that joy and genuine hospitality to life across Virginia.”

While the restaurant is already open and serving guests, the Sawyers plan to celebrate the milestone with a grand opening event in January 2026, including special promotions, giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Brigitte and Tony embody everything that makes our franchise family special: a commitment to people, community and meaningful growth,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “Their leadership and passion for building connections make them the perfect team to bring Eggs Up Grill to Hampton and to continue expanding our presence across Virginia.”

The Hampton restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering dine-in, online ordering and catering. Guests can enjoy fan favorites like omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, bowls and mimosas in a welcoming neighborhood setting designed to make every visit feel like home.

For more information about Eggs Up Grill Hampton, visit locations.eggsupgrill.com/va/hampton/116 or follow @eggsupgrillhampton on Instagram.

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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, Eggs Up Grill is experiencing record growth and actively seeking both seasoned and first-time franchise partners. With 100 locations currently in operation and more than 85 under development or committed to open, the brand is poised for continued success.

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