Perkins Griddle & Go Coming Soon To New Jersey with Flagship Café

Perkins Griddle & Go opens in New Jersey with 10 locations planned.

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Perkins Griddle & Go Coming Soon To New Jersey with Flagship Café

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Perkins Griddle & Go is opening its first location in New Jersey at the Riverwalk Center in Oceanport, with 10 locations planned in the state. The location is part of the new Netflix Studios campus and will feature a modern interpretation of American hospitality with a streamlined design and elevated café experience.

Oceanport, NJ - Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande are bringing the company’s fast casual concept to the United States. This fall, Dalton and Degrande are opening the New Jersey flagship Perkins Griddle & Go at Riverwalk Center in Oceanport, N.J. The café is opening on the brand new Netflix Studios campus.

“As a lifelong resident of this community, I am so excited to see what Netflix brings and to be part of the revitalization of our beloved Fort Monmouth with the new Perkins Griddle & Go concept,” said Lisa Dalton, franchise owner of the New Jersey Perkins Griddle & Go. “ We look forward to bringing the comfort food that everybody knows and loves from Perkins.”

Perkins Griddle & Go presents a modern interpretation of American hospitality that represents tradition while embracing the future. The concept features a streamlined design and an elevated café experience within a compact footprint, prioritizing convenience. The restaurant incorporates modern digital menus and self order kiosks, catering to busy customers seeking a quick meal. For those with more time, a cozy café-style dining experience awaits.

“We are thrilled to be part of this innovative concept for Perkins,” said Anthony Degrande, franchise owner of the New Jersey Perkins Griddle & Go.

The Riverwalk Center location marks the first of 10 Perkins Griddle & Go locations Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande signed to open in New Jersey.

"Our expansion in New Jersey marks an important chapter for Perkins Griddle & Go. We are delighted to have partners such as Lisa and Anthony, starting with a community they know so well,” said Peter Ortiz, Chief Development Officer of Ascent Hospitality Management. “We look forward to introducing new guests to the evolving Perkins brand and bringing our rich heritage, innovative offerings, and commitment to excellence to more guests."

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on March 25, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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