Eggs Up Grill named Mira Stsiapanau vice president of operations and training for the breakfast, brunch and lunch concept. Stsiapanau will lead Eggs Up Grill’s field support team, the brand’s training function and its flagship restaurant in Spartanburg, S.C.
Stsiapanau joins Eggs Up Grill from Denny’s where she spent six years as a senior district manager leading a network of company-operated locations. She began her restaurant career as a regional training manager in the Popeyes system.
The hiring comes during a growth sport for Eggs Up Grill. Specifically, the chain is on track to open 30 locations through the end of 2024, per a company release. It currently has 68 units systemwide.
“The strength of our Brand is built through the magnetic attraction each restaurant generates with team members and guests in every neighborhood we call home,” said Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. “From our great-tasting food and drinks, our compelling everyday value and our ‘eggstraordinarily’ friendly service, we obsess around ensuring every restaurant upholds Eggs Up Grill’s well-earned, one-of-a-kind reputation. To deliver these experiences throughout our growing system, we’re passionate about providing every franchise owner with the training, support systems and resources needed to help enable their continued success. With Mira’s extensive experience in operations and training, she will be a key leader in enabling our ongoing growth.”