Broken Yolk Cafe — Own the Sunny Side
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star Top Breakfast Franchise in America

Own the
Sunny Side.

Join one of America's fastest-growing breakfast & brunch franchises. Short 8-hour days, strong unit economics, and a brand people love. Welcome to Broken Yolk Cafe.

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$2.7M
Avg AUV
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8 Hrs
Operating Day
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25.8%
Avg Food Cost
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27.6%
Avg Labor Cost
*Source: 2025 FDD, Item 19
Built for Owners
Who Want a Life.

Strong financials, a proven system, and an 8-hour day — so you can build wealth without burning out.

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Strong Unit Economics

$2.7 million systemwide average AUV across all locations — not just the top quartile performers.

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High Sales-to-Cap Ratio

$2.7M average AUV on just $1.4M average buildout. Second-gen restaurants can build out for around $800K.

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8-Hour Operating Day

No late nights, no second shift. Your team goes home early and everybody gets to have a life outside work.

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Flexible Real Estate

3,800–4,200 sq. ft. end caps or second-gen conversions. Smaller footprint = lower build-out costs.

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Stable Leadership

Original ownership and senior management have been in place since 2009. No churn and burn here.

Full-Stack Support

From tech and sourcing to training and marketing — comprehensive franchise support every step of the way.

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Work Hard.
Go Home Early.

Breakfast and brunch means your doors open in the morning and close by mid-afternoon. Here's what that means for you:

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Family-Friendly Hours

Be there for school pick-up, coach your kids' teams, and enjoy dinner together every single night.

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No Late Nights

While other restaurant owners work until midnight, you're home by 4 PM. Your team loves it too.

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No Alcohol Complexity

Breakfast-focused means simpler operations — no bar inventory, no late-night crowds, lower liability.

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Lower Operating Costs

Shorter hours mean lower utility costs, reduced labor needs, and less wear and tear on your space.

From Inquiry
to Grand Opening.

A transparent, step-by-step process designed to set you up for success from day one.

1

Submit Your Inquiry

Fill out a brief form telling us about yourself and your interest. Our franchise development team will reach out within 48 hours to schedule a discovery call.

2

Discovery & Qualification

We'll share the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), walk through unit economics, territory availability, and answer every question you have about the business.

3

Meet the Team

Visit our headquarters, meet senior leadership, tour existing locations, and see the operation firsthand. Talk to current franchisees about their experience.

4

Sign & Secure Your Territory

Once approved, you'll sign your franchise agreement and lock in your territory. Our real estate team begins identifying the perfect site location.

5

Build, Train & Open

Comprehensive training program, full buildout support, pre-opening marketing, and a dedicated opening team onsite for your grand opening day.

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"Named Top Breakfast Franchise in America by Franchise Times — and we're just getting started."
Broken Yolk Cafe
Franchise Times 'Zor Award Winner
Ready to Own
the Sunny Side?

Take the first step. Tell us about yourself and a member of our franchise development team will be in touch within 48 hours.