“Rediscovering Your Franchise Roots with Daniel DeLeon of Grumpy’s Restaurant” featured on IndyFranchiseLaw.com & Franchise Euphoria Podcast.

Daniel DeLeon is the President and CEO of the Grumpy’s Restaurant franchise system. Daniel has owned and operated multiple franchise concepts in the restaurant industry and has grown six local and diverse businesses from the ground up. After a successful career as a multi-unit franchisee for various restaurant concepts and large franchisor representative, Daniel developed and launched Grumpy’s as a franchise opportunity.

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[0:18] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com learn more!

[0:59] Josh introduces today’s guest, Daniel DeLeon, the President and CEO of Grumpy’s Restaurant.

[1:56] Josh welcomes Daniel to Franchise Euphoria.

[2:23] Daniel shares about the history of Grumpy’s and what led him to purchase the franchise system three years ago.

[3:42] Daniel reflects on the aspects of being a franchisee that he liked and disliked during the earlier parts of his career history.

[6:45] Daniel walks the listeners through what the experience of visiting a Grumpy’s Restaurant location is like.

[8:35] Daniel’s go-to meal at Grumpy’s is the Grumpy’s Big Breakfast, which comes with eggs any way you like them, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and a coffee.

[11:23] Daniel discusses some of the challenges Grumpy’s has faced during COVID-19 and how they’ve pushed through.

[15:21] Josh shares that he can tell a lot about a restaurant based on the service and quality of packaging he receives for takeout orders.

[17:14] Daniel describes who the ideal Grumpy’s franchisee candidate is.

[21:52] Daniel shares some advice for anyone who is considering turning their business into a franchise.

[23:22] If you want to learn more about Grumpy’s Restaurant, visit their website listed below.

[23:40] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

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

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OP Sunrise Breakfast Burger

Chef Grumpy has been hard at work making our Menu even better. Grumpy’s latest addition to our menu is: OP Sunrise Breakfast Burger!

We Start With A Lightly Grilled Locally Baked Brioche Bun, Half Pound Burger Patty, Sausage Patty, Crispy Hash Browns, Cheddar Cheese, Fresh XL Egg Cooked To Your Liking, All Topped With A House Made Spicy Hollandaise Sauce. OP Sunrise Breakfast Burger Is Best Served With French Fries.

For more information, visit our blog at:

https://www.grumpysrestaurantco.com/grumpys-blog

Opening Soon!

Grumpy’s Restaurant Middleburg

Grumpy & Kane Co Construction have been hard at work building our Middleburg, FL location! We look forward to serving you on October 5th!

For more information, visit our website at:

www.grumpysrestaurantco.com

Grumpy’s Pork Chop Breakfast

Chef Grumpy has been hard at work making our Daily Specials even better. Grumpy’s latest addition to our specials menu is: Grumpy’s Pork Chop Breakfast!

We Start With Marinating Our Pork Chops For 24 hours. Then We Dredge Each Side Of Our Pork Chops In Our House Seasoned Flour And Fry Until Golden Brown. Grumpy’s Pork Chop Breakfast Is Best Served With: Two Eggs Over Medium , Hashbrowns and Toast.

For more information, visit our blog at:

https://www.grumpysrestaurantco.com/grumpys-blog

“Grumpy’s Restaurant Kickstarts Franchise Expansion Amid Pandemic” featured on the RestaurantNews.com.

Beloved Jacksonville diner announces second franchise deal in two months

Jacksonville, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  With business booming at its original Orange Park location, Grumpy’s Restaurant has been taking strides in its franchise expansion efforts throughout the pandemic. The beloved award-winning diner concept has now signed for its first two franchisees, the most recent deal being for their upcoming restaurant opening in St. Johns, FL. Slated to open early 2021, Grumpy’s second franchise location will be opening up at The Fountains at St. Johns, 1610 CR210 West.

This announcement comes shortly after the brand signed its first franchisee to own and operate its upcoming location in Middleburg. While the pandemic has caused a lot of pushback for many franchise concepts, Grumpy’s Restaurant has taken it as an opportunity to connect with the local community and get to know franchisees that align with the brand’s values. Both the Middleburg and St. Johns locations were set to be corporately owned, but President and CEO Daniel DeLeon felt that the candidates were the perfect fit to serve as Grumpy’s first two franchisees. Local owners Leah and Justin Milliken will be opening up the St. Johns location and are proud to join a franchisor with such strong ties to the local area.

“Living in Northeast Florida, we have gotten to know Grumpy’s very well. It’s our family’s favorite restaurant,” said Leah. “We love the atmosphere, food, and culture. This is a great opportunity for us to build a local staple in St. Johns County where families and friends can come together over great diner food. We are also very excited to be able to provide over 40 jobs to people in our local community, even during these crazy economic times.”

Throughout the pandemic, Grumpy’s has made headlines in the Jacksonville community because of DeLeon’s efforts to give back. To keep his staff employed as dining rooms were shut down, DeLeon forfeited his own salary, donated produce to residents who couldn’t afford groceries, and launched a community action campaign to deliver meals to first responders. As Grumpy’s expands to new communities in NE Florida, DeLeon is making an effort to partner with franchisees who embody Grumpy’s family-focused values.

“The pandemic allowed us to step up in our community in ways we had never done before,” said DeLeon. “People resonate with our values and this has drawn in franchisees who embody the Grumpy’s culture. We’re looking for family-oriented people who can recreate the same atmosphere that we have in Orange Park in their own home communities. We are so excited to continue franchising and helping people become business owners.”

Leah and Justin have committed to opening one Grumpy’s at this time, but are hopeful to open multiple locations in the future. Moving forward, Grumpy’s Restaurant is eyeing other towns in Northeast Florida to open franchisee-owned locations. The brand is seeking out hardworking individuals looking to follow their entrepreneurial spirits in Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Ortega, Southside, Wildlight, Beaches, Yulee, Amelia Island, and St. Augustine.

The award-winning diner prides itself on high quality comfort food, 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. The diner classics and innovative twists have brought in numerous awards and accolades, including Jacksonville’s “Best Overall Restaurant” by the Florida Times-Union.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment necessary to open a single location ranges between $331,200 and $805,000. Each Grumpy’s Restaurant location will occupy approximately 2,700 square feet of real estate and will have approximately 106 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 is one location open and two franchise locations in development in the Jacksonville area. For more information, visit www.GrumpysRestaurantCo.com.

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

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“Grumpy's to Open Second Franchised Unit in St. Johns, Florida” featured on the FSR.com.

Grumpy's to Open Second Franchised Unit in St. Johns, Florida

With business booming at its original Orange Park location, Grumpy’s Restaurant has been taking strides in its franchise expansion efforts throughout the pandemic. The beloved award-winning diner concept has now signed for its first two franchisees, the most recent deal being for their upcoming restaurant opening in St. Johns, FL. Slated to open early 2021, Grumpy’s second franchise location will be opening up at The Fountains at St. Johns, 1610 CR210 West.

This announcement comes shortly after the brand signed its first franchisee to own and operate its upcoming location in Middleburg. While the pandemic has caused a lot of pushback for many franchise concepts, Grumpy’s Restaurant has taken it as an opportunity to connect with the local community and get to know franchisees that align with the brand’s values. Both the Middleburg and St. Johns locations were set to be corporately owned, but President and CEO Daniel DeLeon felt that the candidates were the perfect fit to serve as Grumpy’s first two franchisees. Local owners Leah and Justin Milliken will be opening up the St. Johns location and are proud to join a franchisor with such strong ties to the local area.

“Living in Northeast Florida, we have gotten to know Grumpy’s very well. It’s our family’s favorite restaurant,” said Leah. “We love the atmosphere, food, and culture. This is a great opportunity for us to build a local staple in St. Johns County where families and friends can come together over great diner food. We are also very excited to be able to provide over 40 jobs to people in our local community, even during these crazy economic times.”

Throughout the pandemic, Grumpy’s has made headlines in the Jacksonville community because of DeLeon’s efforts to give back. To keep his staff employed as dining rooms were shut down, DeLeon forfeited his own salary, donated produce to residents who couldn’t afford groceries, and launched a community action campaign to deliver meals to first responders. As Grumpy’s expands to new communities in NE Florida, DeLeon is making an effort to partner with franchisees who embody Grumpy’s family-focused values.

“The pandemic allowed us to step up in our community in ways we had never done before,” said DeLeon. “People resonate with our values and this has drawn in franchisees who embody the Grumpy’s culture. We’re looking for family-oriented people who can recreate the same atmosphere that we have in Orange Park in their own home communities. We are so excited to continue franchising and helping people become business owners.”

Leah and Justin have committed to opening one Grumpy’s at this time, but are hopeful to open multiple locations in the future. Moving forward, Grumpy’s Restaurant is eyeing other towns in Northeast Florida to open franchisee-owned locations. The brand is seeking out hardworking individuals looking to follow their entrepreneurial spirits in Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Ortega, Southside, Wildlight, Beaches, Yulee, Amelia Island, and St. Augustine.

The award-winning diner prides itself on high quality comfort food, 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. The diner classics and innovative twists have brought in numerous awards and accolades, including Jacksonville’s “Best Overall Restaurant” by the Florida Times-Union.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment necessary to open a single location ranges between $331,200 and $805,000. Each Grumpy’s Restaurant location will occupy approximately 2,700 square feet of real estate and will have approximately 106 seats.

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

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“Grumpy’s Restaurant Kickstarts Franchise Expansion Amid Pandemic” featured on the Franchising.com.

Beloved Jacksonville diner announces second franchise deal in two months

September 02, 2020 // Franchising.com // JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With business booming at its original Orange Park location, Grumpy’s Restaurant has been taking strides in its franchise expansion efforts throughout the pandemic. The beloved award-winning diner concept has now signed for its first two franchisees, the most recent deal being for their upcoming restaurant opening in St. Johns, FL. Slated to open early 2021, Grumpy’s second franchise location will be opening up at The Fountains at St. Johns, 1610 CR210 West.

This announcement comes shortly after the brand signed its first franchisee to own and operate its upcoming location in Middleburg. While the pandemic has caused a lot of pushback for many franchise concepts, Grumpy’s Restaurant has taken it as an opportunity to connect with the local community and get to know franchisees that align with the brand’s values. Both the Middleburg and St. Johns locations were set to be corporately owned, but President and CEO Daniel DeLeon felt that the candidates were the perfect fit to serve as Grumpy’s first two franchisees. Local owners Leah and Justin Milliken will be opening up the St. Johns location and are proud to join a franchisor with such strong ties to the local area.

“Living in Northeast Florida, we have gotten to know Grumpy’s very well. It’s our family’s favorite restaurant,” said Leah. “We love the atmosphere, food, and culture. This is a great opportunity for us to build a local staple in St. Johns County where families and friends can come together over great diner food. We are also very excited to be able to provide over 40 jobs to people in our local community, even during these crazy economic times.”

Throughout the pandemic, Grumpy’s has made headlines in the Jacksonville community because of DeLeon’s efforts to give back. To keep his staff employed as dining rooms were shut down, DeLeon forfeited his own salary, donated produce to residents who couldn’t afford groceries, and launched a community action campaign to deliver meals to first responders. As Grumpy’s expands to new communities in NE Florida, DeLeon is making an effort to partner with franchisees who embody Grumpy’s family-focused values.

“The pandemic allowed us to step up in our community in ways we had never done before,” said DeLeon. “People resonate with our values and this has drawn in franchisees who embody the Grumpy’s culture. We’re looking for family-oriented people who can recreate the same atmosphere that we have in Orange Park in their own home communities. We are so excited to continue franchising and helping people become business owners.”

Leah and Justin have committed to opening one Grumpy’s at this time, but are hopeful to open multiple locations in the future. Moving forward, Grumpy’s Restaurant is eyeing other towns in Northeast Florida to open franchisee-owned locations. The brand is seeking out hardworking individuals looking to follow their entrepreneurial spirits in Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Ortega, Southside, Wildlight, Beaches, Yulee, Amelia Island, and St. Augustine.

The award-winning diner prides itself on high quality comfort food, 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. The diner classics and innovative twists have brought in numerous awards and accolades, including Jacksonville’s “Best Overall Restaurant” by the Florida Times-Union.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment necessary to open a single location ranges between $331,200 and $805,000. Each Grumpy’s Restaurant location will occupy approximately 2,700 square feet of real estate and will have approximately 106 seats.

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 is one location open and two franchise locations in development in the Jacksonville area. For more information, visit the Grumpy’s Restaurant website.

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

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“Grumpy’s Restaurant announces second franchisee” featured on the JaxDailyRecord.com.

The chain’s third location will open in The Fountains at St. Johns early next year.

by: Katie Garwood Staff Writer

Grumpy’s Restaurant announced Sept. 2 its second franchisee, Leah and Justin Milliken, will open a location in the Fountains at St. Johns on County Road 210 in St. Johns County.

The restaurant announced its first franchise for its Middleburg restaurant in August. It plans to open in October at 1805 Blanding Blvd., Suite 107, in Clay County.

 Grumpy’s President and CEO Daniel DeLeon said in a news release he did not initially intend to franchise two restaurants, but found a good fit to run both locations.

“The pandemic allowed us to step up in our community in ways we had never done before,” DeLeon said. “People resonate with our values and this has drawn in franchisees who embody the Grumpy’s culture. We’re looking for family-oriented people who can recreate the same atmosphere that we have in Orange Park in their own home communities.”

The Fountains at St. Johns location at 1610 County Road 210 W.  plans to open early next year. 

The Millikens will open one location for now, but hope to have more in the coming years. 

“Living in Northeast Florida, we have gotten to know Grumpy’s very well. It’s our family’s favorite restaurant,” Leah Milliken said in the news release. “We love the atmosphere, food, and culture. This is a great opportunity for us to build a local staple in St. Johns County where families and friends can come together over great diner food.”

Grumpy’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It features Southern comfort food, sandwiches, soups, coffee and desserts.

It was founded in 1999 in Orange Park at 834 Kingsley Ave.  and began offering franchises in 2019.

The initial investment to open a single location is between $331,200 and $805,000, which includes a $40,000 franchise fee. Each Grumpy’s is about 2,700 square feet with 106 seats.

The restaurant is seeking more franchisees to open in Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Ortega, Southside, Wildlight, the Beaches, Yulee, Amelia Island and St. Augustine, the release said. 

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

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