Another Broken Egg Café, an upscale brunch restaurant is set to open Sept. 30 near K-96 and Oliver. The concept comes to Wichita thanks to two 2023 graduates of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson, who first met in high school and had other business ventures together in college, did extensive research and vetting before choosing to franchise Another Broken Egg Café. They will host a special VIP opening on Sept. 28 where 100% of sales will go to their charity partner, The Shocker Support Locker.
“Through Jon's and my time at WSU, we built an invaluable network of successful entrepreneurs who we're grateful to call mentors,” said O’Connor, who was a Jabara Scholar recipient and named Entrepreneur of the Year while at WSU. “We almost exclusively met these connections in person at local restaurants. We hope for our cafe to be a regular meeting ground for WSU students to have those same meetings with their future mentors.”
Another Broken Egg Café serves Louisiana-inspired breakfast and lunch dishes. Located in the District 96 development, the 3,500-square-foot space seats 152, as well as a large outdoor patio and a bar with full drink menu. The restaurant will be open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“We’re all very excited for Jon, Jacob and the Another Broken Egg Café team,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “The Barton School has deep roots in entrepreneurship and a great legacy of providing students with the tools to bet on themselves and create thriving businesses. Jon and Jacob really utilized all their opportunities while at WSU and I can’t wait to see all their ingenuity and desire in action.”
“I was connected with Jon and Jacob when they came to a Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board meeting to share the business they were running in college,” said Susayn Brandes, president and CEO of Great Plains Ventures. “You could tell immediately how passionate, persistent and determined they were. It’s that determination that led to more individual meetings and mentorship. Another Broken Egg Café will be a great addition to our community because of their leadership.”
For more information on Another Broken Egg Café including menus, visit anotherbrokenegg.com.