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Another Broken Egg Cafe Welcomes Chef Joel Reynders as Vice President of Culinary and Corporate Executive Chef

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With 25+ Years of Experience, Renowned Chef to Lead Menu Innovation at the Nation’s Leading Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Restaurant Brand

April 15, 2025 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Another Broken Egg Cafe, the award-winning, elevated breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant, has announced the appointment of Chef Joel Reynders as the company’s new Vice President of Culinary and Corporate Executive Chef. With more than 25 years of experience leading menu development for nationally recognized brands, Chef Reynders brings a wealth of expertise that will drive the continued evolution of Another Broken Egg Cafe’s chef-driven menu and beverage innovation.

Chef Reynders started his career at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, where he completed a three-year, 5,000-hour culinary apprenticeship program sponsored by the American Culinary Federation. He later spent over a decade at Darden Restaurants, serving as an Executive Chef for Smokey Bones, LongHorn Steakhouse and Red Lobster. In these roles, he spearheaded menu innovation, developed limited-time offerings and led major menu revamps. Chef Reynders went on to hold Vice President of Culinary and Executive Chef positions at Bar Louie and Tijuana Flats and served as the Director of Culinary at Ruby Tuesday, strengthening his expertise in both food and beverage innovation. His appointment marks a strategic move for Another Broken Egg Cafe as it continues to elevate its Southern-inspired menu with modern and innovative flavors.

“I'm thrilled to join Another Broken Egg Cafe, a brand that has already raised the bar for exceptional breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes," said Chef Reynders. "With our innovative menu and inviting cafe atmosphere, we strive to make every visit memorable—whether it’s a casual morning out or a special celebration. I’m excited to be part of those everyday moments, providing fresh twists to our Southern-inspired flavors and collaborating with this incredible team to further elevate the dining experience for our guests."

In his new role, Chef Reynders will focus on enhancing Another Broken Egg Cafe’s menu with innovative high-quality dishes while expanding the brand’s signature beverage offerings, including handcrafted cocktails, mocktails and premium coffee selections. He will play a key role in shaping the future of the brand’s culinary program, ensuring guests have the opportunity to enjoy seasonal ingredients and flavor combinations beyond a traditional daytime dining concept.

"Another Broken Egg Cafe has always been about bringing people together over incredible food, and that starts with a passion for creativity in the kitchen,” shared Ron Green, Founder of Another Broken Egg Cafe. “From day one, we’ve focused on chef-driven dishes that make every visit feel special, and with Chef Joel Reynders on board, that tradition is only getting stronger, his talent and perspective will help us take our Southern-inspired flavors to the next level while keeping the heart and soul of what makes our cafes so welcoming.”

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the largest actively franchising brand in the daytime-only dining segment, offers Southern-inspired menu items that celebrate everyday moments through high-quality ingredients, including gluten-friendly and vegetarian options. The cafes provide a modernized, inviting atmosphere where gourmet food and beverages—including a full bar with signature cocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys—come together to create a memorable dining experience for all.

As the brand continues to expand nationwide, they welcome prospective franchisees to connect, including restaurant operators with backgrounds in full service, fast casual and quick service brands, and those who are looking to diversify their portfolio into the brunch daypart. For more information about franchising opportunities, please visit anotherbrokeneggfranchise.com.

For more information about Another Broken Egg Cafe visit www.anotherbrokenegg.com.

About Another Broken Egg Cafe

Another Broken Egg Cafe of America Franchising, LLC (Another Broken Egg Cafe®) is an elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant that celebrates everyday moments with an award-winning, chef-driven menu featuring Southern-inspired flavors and handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. The brand offers a wide variety of innovative twists on classic dishes with something for every guest, including gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and kid-friendly options. With a passion for exceptional food and hospitality demonstrated through its high-quality ingredients and inspired service, Another Broken Egg Cafe is one of the fastest-growing, daytime-only franchised concepts, operating more than 100 locations in 17 states with nearly 100 more in development nationwide. With nearly 30 years of experience in the daytime cafe category, the company was featured in Entrepreneur’s 2025 “Franchise 500” list as well as Franchise Times’ “Top 400” and “Fast & Serious” lists in 2024. The brand is well-positioned for expansive growth, delivering spirited connections and culinary innovation to more communities across the country, following the implementation of several new full bar and culinary initiatives designed to drive incremental sales and increase profits for individual cafes.

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