Eggs Up Grill Sets Sights on Pennsylvania as Next Growth Market

Pennsylvania expansion plans

Pennsylvania has emerged as a priority market for Eggs Up Grill, driven by strong demand for its neighborhood-focused breakfast, brunch and lunch concept. Through its partnership with the Metz Group, the brand is entering the state with an experienced operator that brings decades of hospitality expertise, a deep understanding of regional markets and an established infrastructure for scaling operations.

Eggs Up Grill is seeking additional multi-unit operators and local entrepreneurs to help scale its presence alongside the Metz Group and introduce the brand to more communities across the Keystone State.

“Pennsylvania represents a major opportunity for Eggs Up Grill as we expand further into the Northeast,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “Our partnership with the Metz Group gives us strong momentum in the state, and we see tremendous potential to grow the brand across multiple markets while creating opportunities for additional franchise partners.”

Economic impact and jobs

The expansion is expected to deliver a strong economic impact across the state. Each new Eggs Up Grill restaurant creates roughly 34 local jobs, including management, kitchen and front-of-house positions. As development accelerates, the brand anticipates generating hundreds of new jobs across Pennsylvania while supporting local suppliers, service providers and community organizations.

In addition to job creation, Eggs Up Grill locations are designed to serve as community gathering spaces, locally owned and operated businesses that reinvest in their neighborhoods. Franchise owners are encouraged to partner with local schools, nonprofits and organizations, further amplifying the brand’s impact at the community level.

“Pennsylvania offers a wide range of communities where a daytime restaurant focused on breakfast and lunch can perform well,” said Rick Sells of the Metz Group. “Eggs Up Grill’s streamlined operations, approachable menu and neighborhood positioning align well with the markets we’re developing across the state.”

Eggs Up Grill is currently targeting development opportunities in markets including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Lancaster, Scranton and surrounding communities as part of its broader strategy to establish a strong presence throughout Pennsylvania.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere and daytime dining model, Eggs Up Grill serves a menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites including omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, bowls and mimosas. The restaurants are open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a convenient dining option for families, professionals and weekend brunch guests.

Eggs Up Grill remains focused on delivering an affordable friendly daytime dining experience while supporting franchise partners through operational innovation. To learn more, visit

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 108 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.

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