Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville breakfast chain Grumpy's Restaurant headed to Orlando” On BizJournal.com/Orlando.

Owner Daniel Deleon dishes on ideal sites, franchisees, Orlando's food scene and more.

By Sarah Kinbar – Staff writer, Orlando Business Journal

Jun 18, 2024

Grumpy’s Restaurant, a beloved Orange Park-headquartered breakfast chain, is ready to expand in the Orlando area.

Grumpy’s — which opened in 1999 in the Jacksonville suburb Orange Park — announced its shift to franchise mode in 2019 and has added four eateries since then in Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight, with Orlando now in its sights.

“Central Florida has a strong sense of community and a lot of growth potential, and we look to provide added value to the tourism sector,” President and CEO Daniel Deleon told Orlando Business Journal. “Orlando specifically has been ranked as a great city for food and restaurants, and we look forward to joining the scene.” 

Deleon is working with Aaron Kaufman with United Retail Services to scope out sites that will be a good fit for the Grumpy’s brand.  

“We are looking for locations in great neighborhood settings, ideally standalone or end-cap locations approximately 3,000 square feet,” said Deleon. 

Another Grumpy’s spot similar to what the franchise seeks in Central Florida has 2,700 square feet plus outdoor seating, about 100 seats and 40 to 45 staff members.  

Further, he said the ideal Grumpy’s customer is anyone who appreciates homestyle cooking, Southern hospitality and large portions at working-class prices. In fact, an OBJ call to the Orange Park Grumpy’s concluded with, “See y’all soon, hun” — perhaps the standard goodbye there.  

The diner fits into brunch concern category in that it is open from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving everything on the breakfast and lunch menus during its open hours. The breakfast menu correlates with First Watch: omelets, benedicts and waffles. Lunch is heavier Southern fare like country-fried steak, patty melts and tuna melts. 

It is “hands-down, the best breakfast spot in Jacksonville," according to a review David K. wrote on Yelp earlier this year — a review that echoes what most of Yelp’s reviewers have written about the eatery.

Franchise facts 

• Franchise fee: $40,000 

• First-time franchisee incentives: Yes, on a case-by-case basis 

• Total investment range for a single location: $650,000-$1.6 million 

• Preference for multi-unit franchisees? Yes, but single-unit franchisees are also in the business model 

• Average annual unit net sales: $2.9 million 

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville breakfast chain Grumpy’s Restaurant headed to Orlando” On WFTV.com.

By Sarah Kinbar and WFTV.com News Staff

June 19, 2024 at 11:13 am EDT

Grumpy’s Restaurant, a beloved Orange Park-headquartered breakfast chain, is ready to expand in the Orlando area.

Grumpy’s — which opened in 1999 in the Jacksonville suburb Orange Park — announced its shift to franchise mode in 2019 and has added four eateries since then in Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight, with Orlando now in its sights.

“Central Florida has a strong sense of community and a lot of growth potential, and we look to provide added value to the tourism sector,” President and CEO Daniel Deleon told Orlando Business Journal. “Orlando specifically has been ranked as a great city for food and restaurants, and we look forward to joining the scene.”

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville breakfast chain Grumpy's Restaurant headed to Orlando” On BizJournal.com/Jacksonville.

Owner Daniel Deleon dishes on ideal sites, franchisees, Orlando's food scene and more.

By Sarah Kinbar – Staff writer, Orlando Business Journal

Jun 18, 2024

Grumpy’s Restaurant, a beloved Orange Park-headquartered breakfast chain, is ready to expand in the Orlando area.

Grumpy’s — which opened in 1999 in the Jacksonville suburb Orange Park — announced its shift to franchise mode in 2019 and has added four eateries since then in Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight, with Orlando now in its sights.

“Central Florida has a strong sense of community and a lot of growth potential, and we look to provide added value to the tourism sector,” President and CEO Daniel Deleon told Orlando Business Journal. “Orlando specifically has been ranked as a great city for food and restaurants, and we look forward to joining the scene.” 

Deleon is working with Aaron Kaufman with United Retail Services to scope out sites that will be a good fit for the Grumpy’s brand.  

“We are looking for locations in great neighborhood settings, ideally standalone or end-cap locations approximately 3,000 square feet,” said Deleon. 

Another Grumpy’s spot similar to what the franchise seeks in Central Florida has 2,700 square feet plus outdoor seating, about 100 seats and 40 to 45 staff members.  

Further, he said the ideal Grumpy’s customer is anyone who appreciates homestyle cooking, Southern hospitality and large portions at working-class prices. In fact, an OBJ call to the Orange Park Grumpy’s concluded with, “See y’all soon, hun” — perhaps the standard goodbye there.  

The diner fits into brunch concern category in that it is open from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving everything on the breakfast and lunch menus during its open hours. The breakfast menu correlates with First Watch: omelets, benedicts and waffles. Lunch is heavier Southern fare like country-fried steak, patty melts and tuna melts. 

It is “hands-down, the best breakfast spot in Jacksonville," according to a review David K. wrote on Yelp earlier this year — a review that echoes what most of Yelp’s reviewers have written about the eatery.

Franchise facts 

• Franchise fee: $40,000 

• First-time franchisee incentives: Yes, on a case-by-case basis 

• Total investment range for a single location: $650,000-$1.6 million 

• Preference for multi-unit franchisees? Yes, but single-unit franchisees are also in the business model 

• Average annual unit net sales: $2.9 million 

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville breakfast chain Grumpy's Restaurant headed to Orlando” On WN.com.

Grumpy's Restaurant owner dishes on ideal sites and franchisees, Orlando's food scene and more.

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville breakfast chain Grumpy’s Restaurant headed to Orlando” On WFTV9 & Yahoo.com.

Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

Grumpy’s Restaurant, a beloved Orange Park-headquartered breakfast chain, is ready to expand in the Orlando area.

Grumpy’s — which opened in 1999 in the Jacksonville suburb Orange Park — announced its shift to franchise mode in 2019 and has added four eateries since then in Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight, with Orlando now in its sights.

“Central Florida has a strong sense of community and a lot of growth potential, and we look to provide added value to the tourism sector,” President and CEO Daniel Deleon told Orlando Business Journal. “Orlando specifically has been ranked as a great city for food and restaurants, and we look forward to joining the scene.”

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “‘Jacksonville-based breakfast chain looks to enter Orlando market” On WJXT & ClickOrlando.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Home-style cooking, southern hospitality and the promise of no one leaving grumpy is what can be expected at this breakfast chain that may be headed to Orlando.

Grumpy’s Restaurant, the Jacksonville-based breakfast eatery, started slinging its pancakes, eggs and sandwiches in 1999. Currently it has five locations across North Florida, but its next step is expanding to Orlando, according to a press release.

“Orlando’s vibrant and flourishing community is the perfect next location for Grumpy’s to expand into,” said CEO and President Daniel DeLeon in a press release. “The city’s influx of visitors and locals over the last couple of years are impressive, and we look forward to finding the right franchisees to help us integrate into the community.”

DeLeon also said in the press release factors such as being named the number one foodie city in the U.S. and the population boom led to Orlando being the ideal market for expansion.

Meanwhile, the breakfast eatery expands via franchising, with the initial investment cost ranging from $685,000 to $1.5 million, according to a press release.

Grumpy’s Restaurant is only open during breakfast and lunch, with all locations closing at 2 p.m. It serves classic diner items such as eggs, corned beef hash, French toast, burgers and more.

It was also voted Jacksonville’s Best Brunch in 2020 by our News 6 partner WJXT.

All in all, this isn’t the only chain with plans to expand here. Restaurant brands such as Friendly’s, Salad Station, Pepper Lunch and Raising Cane’s are expanding their footprint in Orlando as well.

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant Planning Growth to St. Augustine” On FSRMagazine.com.

Amid rising popularity in Jacksonville, Florida, Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, is continuing its expansion in Northeast Florida as part of their ongoing growth efforts. With business thriving at their five Jacksonville area locations, Grumpy’s Restaurant is looking to continue their growth in the market, setting their sights on St. Augustine as the next home for their delicious food and quality family atmosphere.

The traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner has been successfully serving the Jacksonville community since 1999 and has been franchising since 2019. With popular locations in Orange Park, Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight (Yulee), the brand is now looking to expand into nearby St. Augustine. With strong population growth of the area since the most recent census, Grumpy’s Restaurant is confident the coastal and historic city is the perfect place for their expansion efforts.

“We have been honored with the incredible reception from our home community here in Jacksonville,” says CEO and president Daniel DeLeon. “We treat our customers like family and we want to bring Grumpy’s to areas that reflects those values. When it comes to our expansion, we focus on locations with a strong sense of community that embody what we stand for.”

With five open locations in Jacksonville, Grumpy’s prides itself on made-to-order and always-made-from-scratch comfort food and sweet southern hospitality all at a working-class price. Grumpy’s serves breakfast, lunch and brunch along with an array of daily and weekly chalkboard specials which include a variety of waffles, pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

For more information about the Grumpy’s Restaurant Franchise opportunity, visit GrumpysFranchise.com or GrumpysRestaurantCo.com.

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant Looking in St. Augustine for Next Site” On What Now Jax WhatNowJax.com.

This will be the company's sixth location when it eventually opens

Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch, and brunch diner, continues expanding in Northeast Florida with its sights on St. Augustine.

With business thriving at their five Jacksonville area locations, Grumpy’s Restaurant is looking to continue its growth in the market, according to a recent press release. The new St. Augustine location has no exact opening date, considering the company, led by CEO and President Daniel DeLeon, is searching for the perfect site, which will occupy approximately 2,800 square feet of real estate and have approximately 120 seats. Customers can expect delicious food and a quality family atmosphere when it opens.

The traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner has been successfully serving the Jacksonville community since 1999 and has been franchising since 2019. With popular locations in Orange Park, Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach, and Wildlight (Yulee), the brand is now looking to expand into nearby St. Augustine. With a strong population growth in the area since the most recent census, Grumpy’s Restaurant is confident the coastal and historic city is the perfect place for its expansion efforts.

“We have been honored with the incredible reception from our home community here in Jacksonville,” DeLeon said in a press release. “We treat our customers like family, and we want to bring Grumpy’s to areas that reflect those values. When it comes to our expansion, we focus on locations with a strong sense of community that embody what we stand for.”

With five open locations in Jacksonville, Grumpy’s prides itself on made-to-order and always-made-from-scratch comfort food and sweet southern hospitality, all at a working-class price. Grumpy’s serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch along with an array of daily and weekly chalkboard specials, which include a variety of waffles, pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate, and desserts.

For more information about the Grumpy’s Restaurant Franchise opportunity, visit GrumpysFranchise.com or GrumpysRestaurantCo.com.

For more information, visit: www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com/Grumpys-Blog

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