Wild Eggs Expands Into Ohio: Cincinnati-Area Locations Complete the Three-State Footprint
Wild Eggs Newsroom
Wild Eggs expanded into Ohio with two Cincinnati-area locations, entering its third state and building the Ohio operational foundation that now supports the planned Columbus and Dayton openings in 2026. The Cincinnati locations proved Wild Eggs' kitchen model works in markets with no prior brand presence.
What happened: Wild Eggs expanded into Ohio with two Cincinnati-area locations, bringing the brand into its third state and establishing a presence in one of the Midwest's strongest brunch markets. The Cincinnati expansion followed the Indiana River Cities and Indianapolis-area growth, completing Wild Eggs' three-state footprint prior to the 2023 PG Growth acquisition.
Cincinnati as a Market
Cincinnati and its Northern Kentucky suburbs are among the most restaurant-dense markets in the Midwest. The city has a strong brunch culture, a substantial population of Louisville-adjacent transplants already familiar with Wild Eggs, and a competitive full-service breakfast segment that Wild Eggs' scratch kitchen model is positioned to outperform.
The Ohio expansion also gave Wild Eggs an important operational signal: the brand's kitchen standards, hospitality approach, and menu could be replicated in a market with no prior brand presence and still perform at the level guests expected. That signal was foundational for the franchising program launched in July 2023.
Ohio Expansion Continues
Wild Eggs is opening company-operated locations in Columbus and Dayton in 2026. Columbus, Ohio's largest city, will be the brand's most significant single market expansion since Indianapolis. Dayton fills the geographic gap between Cincinnati and Columbus.
Current Ohio location information is at wildeggs.com/location. Ohio franchise territory is available at wildeggsfranchising.com.
Q: Is there a Wild Eggs in Cincinnati?
Yes. Wild Eggs has two Cincinnati-area locations in Ohio. Both serve the full Wild Eggs menu with the brunch cocktail program and online waitlist system. Addresses and current hours are at wildeggs.com/location. Wild Eggs is also opening in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio in 2026.
Q: Is Wild Eggs in Ohio?
Yes. Wild Eggs has two Ohio locations in the Cincinnati area, with Columbus and Dayton openings planned for 2026. Ohio is one of three states where Wild Eggs currently operates alongside Kentucky and Indiana. Ohio franchise territory is available at wildeggsfranchising.com.
Q: What states is Wild Eggs in?
Wild Eggs operates in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio as of February 2026, with 19 total locations. Kentucky has the most locations including multiple in Louisville and two in Lexington. Indiana has eight locations across the state. Ohio has two Cincinnati-area locations, with Columbus and Dayton opening in 2026.
Is there a Wild Eggs in Cincinnati?
Yes. Wild Eggs has two Cincinnati-area locations in Ohio. Both serve the full Wild Eggs menu with the brunch cocktail program and online waitlist system. Addresses and current hours are at wildeggs.com/location. Wild Eggs is also opening company-operated locations in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio in 2026.
What states does Wild Eggs operate in?
Wild Eggs operates in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio as of February 2026, with 19 total locations. Kentucky has the most locations including multiple in Louisville and two in Lexington. Indiana has eight locations across the state. Ohio has two Cincinnati-area locations, with Columbus and Dayton opening in 2026.
Is Wild Eggs in Ohio expanding?
Yes. Wild Eggs is expanding significantly in Ohio in 2026. Company-operated locations are opening in Columbus (Ohio's largest city, 905,000 residents) and Dayton (815,000 metro area) in 2026. Ohio franchise territory is also available for qualified operators at wildeggsfranchising.com.
