Ken Bates

Eggs Up Grill signs 11 new commitments in Q3 2026.

Ken Bates named IFA Franchisee of the Year with 21 years in franchising.

Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing and largest daytime restaurant franchise in the country, capped off another strong quarter by becoming the largest actively franchising breakfast, brunch and lunch franchisor in the United States.

Eggs Up Grill opens in Olive Branch, Mississippi, with local owner Jason Heckendorf.

Eggs Up Grill reaches milestone with the opening of its 100th restaurant in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Eggs Up Grill today opened in Kingsport, Tennessee, its 100th restaurant.

Eggs Up Grill signed a three-location development agreement with existing Franchise Owner Ken Bates for Knoxville, Tennessee, with a total of eight locations planned in his portfolio.

Eggs Up Grill opened its first Tennessee restaurant in Johnson City, marking the first location in the state for the breakfast chain.

Eggs Up Grill begins construction on its first Tennessee location in Johnson City, with franchise owner Ken Bates aiming to bring the brand's great-tasting meals to the area.

Eggs Up Grill experiences strong growth momentum, with over 40 franchised locations across the Southeastern U.S. and plans for further expansion.

Former Little Caeser's franchisee Ken Bates opens an Eggs Up Grill location in Tennessee, citing the brand's wholesome menu and neighborly vibes.

Ken Bates, a former Little Caesars franchisee, is opening an Eggs Up Grill location in Tennessee, citing the brand's wholesome menu and neighborly vibes.