Early Bird

Q&A with Trisha Goode, Owner

New East Village Early Bird team

Q: Tell us about your business.
A: Early Bird Brunch is a modern take on your classic diner. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, our chef-forward, indulgent dishes and brunch-centric cocktails will make you want to start your day or finish off your night. Voted best Brunch four years in a row. Check us out in West Des Moines, Ankeny, and now our brand new East Village location! Skip the line and get on the waitlist with the Yelp app.

L-R: Kendall Owen, Trisha Goode

Q: What makes your business special?
A: Our Brunch in a Box catering is good food done right! Level up your next event with brunch favorites from Early Bird! From hearty egg bakes to fresh-baked pastries and bacon galore, you can bring the best parts of brunch to any gathering. We’ll take care of the cooking – all you need to do is place your order, pick it up and get ready to wow the crowd.

Q: How does your business contribute to the community?
A: We love to give back and do so in all kinds of ways, including donating to schools and sports teams. We recently rolled out our own “Pages for Pancakes” program with the local community schools, incentivizing kids for reading with free pancakes! Also, We especially love our military, police and those who serve and protect us on the daily, so we offer specials for those special people as well!

Q: What is unique or noteworthy about your team?
A: We are truly a family business with Kendall and I being cousins and most of our management team has been with us since the beginning.

Q: What is your company’s mission, vision or values?
A: Our core values:
Care: Protect the nest
Team: We flock together
Success: We soar above

With nine total locations open across the midwest, we are now offering franchise opportunities. We also offer a $5,000 referral fee for an introduction to someone who joins the family and starts their own flock. Reach out to franchise@earlybirdbrunch.com if you or someone you know is interested! Our goal is 50 by 30 — 50 locations open by 2030.

9250 University Ave., Suite 107 | West Des Moines, IA 50266 | (515) 528-2212 | earlybirdbrunch.com

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