E127 - Episode 120: Aaron Anderson with Sunrise Social

Aaron Anderson’s restaurant career began as a five-unit franchisee of The Hot Dog Factory in Philadelphia prior to creating his own concept. "I felt there was a void in the casual breakfast-brunch market segment in the Northeast and decided to jump in with both feet," says Anderson, who was inspired by the success of his two favorite restaurants, Waffle House and Raising Cane's.

He opened the first Sunrise Social unit in 2023. The 2,500 sq. ft. casual full-service concept quickly became successful,  serving chicken and waffles and other breakfast and lunch items.

Sunrise Social operates from 8 a.m...