Even as a young boy, Fred had always loved the restaurant business; beginning with washing dishes for his parents at age nine. He was so determined to learn the business that he would stand by his parents’ side, atop a soapbox, just to get in on the “action”. He learned everything from washing dishes, to cooking, to bookkeeping. By the time he was 18, he found that cooking was his true passion. But this would have to wait: Fred enlisted in the United States Air Force, with a tour in Germany. Upon returning to Oregon, Fred ran into a high school friend by the name of JoAnna. They dated, fell in love & were married shortly thereafter.

Fred & JoAnna (“Pops” & “Peg” - as they would later become known) opened their first restaurant in 1959 in Portland, Oregon. After 35 years & 18 restaurants together, they retired & moved from Eugene, Oregon to Reno, Nevada. However, after working 7 days a week most of their lives, they soon realized that retirement wasn’t for them. So back to work they went. Wanting to have a little business to pass the days with, Peg’s was born. Slowly but surely, their kids followed in their footsteps. There is now four “Peg’s” operated by the “kids,” and even some grandchildren. But don’t be surprised if you see “Pops” & “Peg” walking around the restaurant, checking that the same “glorified” food & “egg-cellent” service is being provided. Be sure to say hello & congratulate them on their 53rd wedding anniversary! Peg’s Glorified Ham n Eggs has been a family owned & operated restaurant since 1999.