Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Breakfast Chains You Are About To See Everywhere” On Mashed.com.

By Hannah Lafond

We all know the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and lately, restaurant-goers are taking that attitude to heart. Daytime dining is in high demand as many people have started going out for breakfast and brunch with friends, family, and dates instead of a standard dinner. While this may just seem like a passing trend, the business of breakfast shows no signs of slowing down. 

For a lot of consumers, it's a practical option amidst a dwindling economy and inflation. "Going out during the day happened during the last recession when people didn't have money to afford to go out to dinner," restaurant owner Jessica Koslow told Eater. On top of that, more people are working remotely or in freelance gigs, creating flexible schedules that make it easy to go to the restaurant during the day.

Restaurant owners have noticed the growing love for breakfast, and many have capitalized on it with new locations, which typically close their doors before the evening. The breakfast boom doesn't seem to be going anywhere but up, so you'll likely be seeing more of these spots in your area. We've put together a list of the top breakfast chains to look out for and visit yourself.

Grumpy's Restaurant is a favorite in Jacksonville, Florida, where it's been voted the #1 Best Restaurant by Bold City from 2018 through 2022. Although many restaurants experienced setbacks in 2021, Grumpy's somehow managed to thrive throughout the pandemic, earning itself several more recognitions and awards. Despite its name, Grumpy's focuses on maintaining a friendly, diner-style environment that's perfect for families and keeps its customer base coming back.

Speaking to FSR Magazine about the company's continued success, Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO, had his team and staff to thank. "Our whole team works extremely hard to make Grumpy's a local favorite," DeLeon said. "We are grateful to have been recognized by so many and it couldn't have been possible without the Grumpy's Restaurant family and our loyal customers. We work hard every day to live up to our motto, 'No One Leaves Grumpy!'" Thanks to those efforts, the local favorite is expanding throughout Florida, with five current locations and more on the way.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “This Hot New Place in Yulee Will Make You Happy” On FernandinaObserver.com.

By Dylan Bailey

On its website, Grumpy’s Restaurant says it is bringing dining back to its roots. The full-service Americana and Southern-style diner started in 1999 in Orange Park, Florida. It spread, and now, one of its newest locations has taken Wildlight by storm.

The restaurant has only been open for two months and already has earned an impressive 4.5 stars on Google. With a line that has wrapped out of the building and positive buzz spreading like wildfire, saying the owners have struck gold is a wild understatement.

LeAnne and Ray Rhoden are the husband and wife duo overseeing the Wildlight location. LeAnne is no amateur in food service, having owned the Subway in Callahan for more than 20 years.

She and Ray, longtime Nassau County residents, moved to Wildlight in 2020. They are ecstatic to be bringing Grumpy’s to the area.

As the two were driving around Middleburg, Florida, looking for a place to eat, they spotted a new restaurant and asked, “What’s a Grumpy’s?” LeAnne told me that as soon as she and Ray tasted the orange juice, they knew they’d found a special place. The atmosphere, food, and how family-oriented it was, further solidified the decision to look into opening one.

Ray, who’s been in law enforcement for close to 24 years, knew the Wildlight area was clamoring for a sit-down diner. There was nowhere in Wildlight to get an authentic sit-down breakfast in any direction within 12 miles (well, except for Huddle House).

LeAnne and Ray’s passion for Grumpy’s and their employees’ well-being were clear with each word they spoke when I met them. And after all the talk of food, I was ready to sink my teeth into the menu.

I dined inside. But if you’re looking for a spot in Wildlight to bring your pet, Grumpy’s has an outdoor seating area that is pet friendly.

Grumpy’s menu is teeming with tasty food. From an array of breakfast items to hearty lunch offerings, there was no lack of choice. For this visit, I went with their breakfast offerings. And the restaurant has daily specials, which can range from specialty waffles to unique omelets.

I ordered Grumpy’s Big Breakfast. Two eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese, bacon, hash browns, and their special of the day: Oreo Belgian waffles, which was a premium upcharge. The total price of this meal came out to $21.28.

The decadent plate of Belgian waffles came out first, and the presentation was spectacular – a plate covered with chocolate drizzle, a generous amount of whipped cream, and crushed-up Oreos decorated the waffles. I can say this was worth the upcharge ($5.50) because every bite was divine. The waffles themselves were fluffy and warm, and the crunch of the Oreos made for a satisfying, textural bite each time. This is a filling meal, so if you’re not ravenous, expect your stomach to be full once you’re finished.

Grumpy’s Big Breakfast came soon after, on a plate filled to the brim. Perfectly cooked, golden hash browns, fluffy eggs, and smoky, crispy bacon were a feast for my eyes. It was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a while. With pronounced flavors and a generous serving, I’ll order this again in a heartbeat.

One thing I was concerned about when coming to Grumpy’s, was how quick the service would be. A new restaurant, especially one that is popular, has a high chance of lengthy wait times. My wait was almost nonexistent. From the moment I sat down to ordering and then receiving my food, it was speedy and the staff was friendly and courteous, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable for me.

LeAnne and Ray have poured a lot of love into this establishment and it shows. From the quality of the food served to the staff’s professionalism, I loved my time at Grumpy’s.

P.S.: When you dine at Grumpy’s, make sure you check their board for new specials — even breakfast specials!!

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy's Restaurant CEO Daniel DeLeon Named Top Franchise Influencer by SeoSamba” On FSRMagazine.com.

APRIL 18, 2023

Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, President and CEO Daniel DeLeon continues add to his and the company’s soaring reputation. He has most recently been named as a 2023 Top Franchise Influencer by SeoSamba. This is the second year in a row DeLeon has been awarded the title.

The SeoSamba list of Top 100 Global Influencers in Franchising includes the most influential characters in the franchise world, whose voices carry weight and reach a large audience across various channels of media. The list is mainly made up of franchise superstars who have turned local businesses into leading operational powerhouses and continue to use their success to achieve global fame.

“I am honored to not only bring in awards for the restaurant, but to also be recognized as an influential business owner in the franchise space,” says Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO of Grumpy’s Restaurant. “It is great to see that Grumpy’s influence is not only apparent in the local communities our restaurants serve, but worldwide as well.”

With five open locations in Orange Park, Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight (Yulee) 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 sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant CEO Daniel DeLeon Voted One of SeoSamba’s Top Franchise Influencers of 2023” On Franchising.com.

April 19, 2023 // Franchising.com // JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Grumpy’s Restaurant President and CEO Daniel DeLeon continues add to his and the company’s reputation. He has most recently been named as a 2023 Top Franchise Influencer by SeoSamba. This is the second year in a row DeLeon has been awarded the title.

The SeoSamba list of Top 100 Global Influencers in Franchising includes the most influential characters in the franchise world, whose voices carry weight and reach a large audience across various channels of media. The list is mainly made up of franchise superstars who have turned local businesses into leading operational powerhouses and continue to use their success to achieve global fame.

“I am honored to not only bring in awards for the restaurant, but to also be recognized as an influential business owner in the franchise space,” said Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO of Grumpy’s Restaurant. “It is great to see that Grumpy’s influence is not only apparent in the local communities our restaurants serve, but worldwide as well.”

With five open locations in Orange Park, Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight (Yulee) 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 sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant Employees Honored with the ROSE Award” On RestaurantNews.com.

Three of the Jacksonville staple’s employees recognized for outstanding customer service

Jacksonville, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, is excited to announce that three of the brand’s employees were recognized for their commitment to excellent customer service with the ROSE Award.

Margie Murphy and Colton Ferrin of the Orange Park location and Sara Vellese from the Neptune Beach location were selected by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) for the Northeast Chapter for the Services Excellence (ROSE) Award. These dedicated members of the Grumpy’s family go above and beyond to provide stellar guest support to make sure that each customer is getting an incredible experience, leaving them excited to come back.

“Employees like Margie, Colton and Sara are the backbone of the entire Grumpy’s brand and family,” said Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO of Grumpy’s. “Without our committed team members, we wouldn’t be able to provide Jacksonville with the spectacular dining experience they’ve come to expect from us. I’m so thrilled that these incredible employees are being recognized for their amazing work ethics and dedication to providing every guest with a quality Grumpy’s experience.”

With five open locations in Orange Park, Middleburg, St. John’s, Neptune Beach and Wildlight (Yulee) 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 sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

About Grumpy’s Restaurant

Grumpy’s Restaurant was born out of passion and love for bringing family and friends together over great diner food. Our commitment and mission are to deliver the highest quality dining experience at an affordable price for families everywhere. Grumpy’s will never waver on our commitment to excellent home-style cooking, attention-to-detail, sweet southern hospitality and serving a hungry-person’s portion at a working-class price. All while closing at 2:00PM, providing the ultimate family, work and life balance.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment necessary to open a single location ranges between $574,000 and $1,294,000. Each Grumpy’s Restaurant location will occupy approximately 2,800 square feet of real estate and will have approximately 120 seats.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Popular Orange Park-based breakfast, lunch chain opens 5th Northeast Florida restaurant” On Jacksonville.com & The Florida Times Union.

By: Teresa Stepzinski

Florida Times-Union

Despite its name, a popular homegrown diner chain promises to give Nassau residents something to smile about with the recent opening of its fifth Northeast Florida restaurant.

Orange Park-based Grumpy's Restaurant is open in Yulee at 76030-6 William Burgess Blvd. in the Publix-anchored Crossings at Wildlight shopping center.

LeAnne and Ray Rhoden, longtime Yulee residents, own the Wildlight franchise. She has more than 25 years of quick-service restaurant franchise ownership, according to a news release announcing the opening.

“I’ve spent so long in the restaurant industry because I enjoy being able to serve my community and bring them together over a meal,” LeAnne Rhoden said in the announcement.

Grumpy's is known for its made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch and lunch comfort food, as well as ample, plate-filling portions, family-friendly prices and genuine hospitality.

“Our Grumpy’s family work extremely hard to provide the best service and food to the communities we serve,” Daniel DeLeon, president and CEO of Grumpy’s, said in the news release. 

The restaurant joins other Grumpy's locations at 834 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park; 1805 Blanding Blvd, No. 107 in Middleburg; 155 Fountains Way, No. 1 in Saint Johns; and 200 3rd St., in Neptune Beach.

On the menu at Grumpy's Restaurant

Made-to-order Southern comfort food along with down-home hospitality is the heart and soul of Grumpy's. Popular menu items include:

·         Grumpy's Big Breakfast: Two eggs, two pancakes, a choice of bacon, sausage patties or sausage links and served with a choice of grits, home fries or hashbrowns

·         Biscuits and Gravy: Homemade sausage gravy over two flaky buttermilk biscuits with two eggs and a choice of meat

·         Country Breakfast: Two eggs with a choice of bacon, sausage patties or sausage links with two pancakes or French Toast or a half waffle or full waffle

·         Original and specialty Eggs Benedict such as the classic with Canadian bacon, Crabcake for Fried Green Tomatoes

·         Country Fried Steak Plate: Served with mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables and a dinner roll

·         Chicken Pot Pie: Served with a choice of Greek, tossed or fresh fruit salad

·         Grumpy's Meatloaf: Served with mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables and a dinner roll

·         Grumpy's also offers daily specials, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and desserts.

·         Grumpy's in Wildlight is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·         Teresa Stepzinski is the dining reporter for the Times-Union. Follow her on Twitter @TeresaStepz or reach her via email at tstepzinski@jacksonville.com.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant Reopens Middleburg Location One Year After Shutdown” On RestaurantNews.com

Beloved Jacksonville diner reopens in Middleburg after a fire forced it to close

Jacksonville, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, has just reopened its location in Middleburg. Located at 1805 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 107, the Middleburg location reopened its doors to the public on January 2nd, 2023.

The Middleburg location, which originally opened in October of 2020, was forced to close in January of 2022 after an equipment fire caused major damage to the restaurant. A full year later, the beloved diner has been rebuilt and is ready to start serving the Clay County community once again.

“While we made some minor changes to the interior of the restaurant, we did our best to restore it to look and feel just how our customers will remember it,” said Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO of Grumpy’s. “We wanted to ensure it kept the same homestyle feeling as the rest of our Grumpy’s locations.”

The reopened diner was able to retain 80% of the employees, a fact that the brand is proud of. Employee retention and satisfaction is an important value to DeLeon. During the COVID pandemic, DeLeon forfeited months of his personal salary to donate to an employee relief fund to continue providing staff with a paycheck.

“Middleburg was the first franchise location of Grumpy’s,” continued DeLeon. “It was a huge step for the brand and its reopening was a main priority for us. We are very happy to be able to keep serving the community and offer a space for people to gather and enjoy a meal together.”

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 chalk board specials which include a variety of sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, fresh squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment necessary to open a single location ranges between $574,000 and $1,294,000. Each Grumpy’s Restaurant location will occupy approximately 2,800 square feet of real estate and will have approximately 120 seats.

For more information about the Grumpy’s Restaurant franchise opportunity, visit www.GrumpysFranchise.com.

About Grumpy’s Restaurant

Founded in 1999 and franchising since 2019, Grumpy’s Restaurant is a traditional Americana, full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and brunch. Grumpy’s offers fresh, made-to-order and always-made-from-scratch menu items at an affordable, family-friendly price. Today, there are four locations open and one franchise location in development in Northeast Florida.

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Grumpy’s Restaurant Featured “Grumpy’s Restaurant Reopens Middleburg Location One Year After Shutdown” On Franchising.com

January 05, 2023 // Franchising.com // JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Grumpy’s Restaurant has just reopened its location in Middleburg. Located at 1805 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 107, the Middleburg location reopened its doors to the public on January 2nd, 2023.

The Middleburg location, which originally opened in October of 2020, was forced to close in January of 2022 after an equipment fire caused major damage to the restaurant. A full year later, the beloved diner has been rebuilt and is ready to start serving the Clay County community once again.

“While we made some minor changes to the interior of the restaurant, we did our best to restore it to look and feel just how our customers will remember it,” said Daniel DeLeon, President and CEO of Grumpy’s. “We wanted to ensure it kept the same homestyle feeling as the rest of our Grumpy’s locations.”

The reopened diner was able to retain 80% of the employees, a fact that the brand is proud of. Employee retention and satisfaction is an important value to DeLeon. During the COVID pandemic, DeLeon forfeited months of his personal salary to donate to an employee relief fund to continue providing staff with a paycheck.

“Middleburg was the first franchise location of Grumpy’s,” continued DeLeon. “It was a huge step for the brand and its reopening was a main priority for us. We are very happy to be able to keep serving the community and offer a space for people to gather and enjoy a meal together.”

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 chalk board specials which include a variety of sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, signature coffee, fresh squeezed juices, homemade hot chocolate and desserts.

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