Grumpy's Restaurant News

Founded: 2001

Founded in 2001 and franchising since 2019, Grumpy's Restaurant is a traditional Americana, full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and brunch.

Grumpy’s Restaurant recently earned a spot in the 2023 Class of Fast 50, an annual list of the 50 fastest growing companies by the Jacksonville Business Journal.
October 16th, 2023
Grumpy’s Restaurant was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2023 in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur magazine.
May 23rd, 2023
President and CEO of Grumpy's Restaurant Daniel DeLeon has most recently been named as a 2023 Top Franchise Influencer by SeoSamba.
April 27th, 2023
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.
April 19th, 2023
Grumpy’s Restaurant is excited to announce its newest opening. The diner is coming to the Yulee community.
March 1st, 2023
Grumpy’s Restaurant has just reopened its location in Middleburg.
January 5th, 2023
Grumpy’s Restaurant, Jacksonville’s marquis breakfast establishment, recently earned three “Bold City Best” awards.
October 14th, 2022
Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast, lunch and brunch diner, announced a new lease agreement to open its newest location in Neptune Beach.
March 10th, 2022
Grumpy’s Restaurant, a full-service Americana style diner that has been a local Jacksonville staple for over 20 years, ended 2021 on a high note and received much recognition along the way.
January 7th, 2022
Grumpy’s Restaurant is excited to announce that the award-winning diner is coming soon to the Wildlight community.
November 24th, 2021
This will be its third year in a row receiving the Jacksonville Business Journal’s award and third time receiving Bold City Best, Best Restaurant Overall award.
September 24th, 2021
With great success at its original Orange Park location and first franchised location in Middleburg, Grumpy’s Restaurant has been taking strides in its franchise expansion
July 21st, 2021
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Grumpy’s Restaurant has been a local staple for over 20 years and the restaurant is expecting to close out the 2021 year on a strong note.
July 9th, 2021
Grumpy’s Restaurant is continuing to add franchise owners to help expand
June 2nd, 2021
Jacksonville’s No. 1 restaurant, Grumpy’s Restauranrt’s President and CEO, Daniel DeLeon, continues to add to his and the company’s soaring reputation.
April 7th, 2021
After an unprecedented year with many challenges for the restaurant industry, Grumpy’s Restaurant president and CEO, Daniel DeLeon, has been recognized as one of FSR’s 29 Rising Restaurant Stars.
March 8th, 2021
Grumpy’s Restaurant has been awarded the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Seal of Commitment.
December 15th, 2020
Grumpy’s Restaurant has been a local staple for over 20 years, but this year has been critical for the diner as it kickstarted its franchise expansion following a large-scale community outreach campaign
December 1st, 2020
Grumpy’s Restaurant, voted Jacksonville’s “Best Overall Restaurant,” has just opened its second location in Middleburg.
October 5th, 2020
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.
September 2nd, 2020
With business booming after safely reopening its flagship location in Orange Park, Grumpy’s Restaurant is announcing that its second location will be officially opening on October 5th.
August 7th, 2020
Grumpy’s Restaurant is announcing new expansion plans to bring the local Jacksonville favorite to new beach towns and tourism hot spots.
June 17th, 2020
As a brand that has always been involved within the community, Grumpy’s has been working to give back to residents in the surrounding Clay County and Jacksonville community.
April 22nd, 2020
Noted as Jacksonville’s “Best Kept Secret” and “Best Overall Restaurant” Grumpy’s Restaurant is one of many small businesses around the world taking a hit during the coronavirus outbreak.
March 20th, 2020
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Noted as Jacksonville’s “Best Kept Secret”, Grumpy’s Restaurant is no stranger to taking home awards. The traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner is a local favorite that brought home awards for their food, work...
February 20th, 2020
With business booming at their flagship location in Orange Park, and two more developments in St. Johns and Middleburg, the traditional Americana diner is looking to St. Augustine next as a part of their regional growth efforts.
February 18th, 2020
Due to an overwhelming amount of requests from residents, Grumpy’s Restaurant is officially looking at The Villages as part of their ongoing expansion efforts.
January 23rd, 2020
Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana breakfast diner, has just signed the lease for their third location.
December 12th, 2019
The traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner is a local favorite that brought home awards for their food, work environment, and leadership.
October 14th, 2019
Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning traditional full-service Americana breakfast diner, has just executed the lease for their second location.
September 4th, 2019
Grumpy’s is now looking to bring its signature southern diner food to more communities throughout the East Coast. 
May 6th, 2019

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