Dustin Ellis

Director Of Product Development at Eggs Up Grill

Dustin Ellis has diverse work experience in the culinary industry. Dustin is currently the Director of Product Development at Eggs Up Grill, where they advise and directs the creation of food, beverage, and processes. Prior to this role, they worked at Denny's as a Culinary Projects Manager, developing culinary solutions based on trend research. Dustin also has experience as a Director/Chef at Southern Foodservice Management, overseeing menu and recipe development. Additionally, Dustin served as a Managing Partner at World Dining, managing nationwide business dining contracts. Dustin began their career as a Chef/Manager at Compass.

Dustin Ellis attended The Culinary Institute of America from 1998 to 2000, where they obtained a degree in Culinary Arts. During their time there, they focused on fields of study such as Hot & Cold Food Preparation, Menu Development, and Finance. After completing their degree, Dustin pursued further education at Ally Coffee Labs, where they obtained SCAA Certification in the field of Barista. Alongside their formal education, Dustin also earned the SCAA Barista Level 1 certification from SCAA.

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Eggs Up Grill

Eggs Up Grill is home to the whole neighborhood and has been serving smiles for more than 25 years. The aromas of freshly brewed coffee, savory bacon and hand-cracked, farm-fresh eggs and juicy burgers on the griddle, and warm, attentive team members will make you feel right at home. We are “neighbors serving neighbors” daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ranked as the No. 1 breakfast franchise by Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® three years in a row, Eggs Up Grill is experiencing record growth across the Southeast. Founded in Pawleys Island, S.C., Eggs Up Grill now has 60 locations open, with a region-wide presence of 160 Eggs Up Grills open, under development or committed to open by local franchise partners. For more information, visit eggsupgrillfranchise.com.