Buy a Café Yumm! Franchise

Café Yumm! is a fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 1997, known for its wholesome, savory food made from simple, whole-food ingredients with minimal processing. The brand’s signature offering is the Yumm! Bowl™, available in various styles and topped with distinctive sauces. The menu also includes hearty salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and skewers, with over 50% of ingredients certified organic and sourced locally whenever possible. Café Yumm! stands out for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability, using recycled and sustainable materials in construction and operations, participating in green energy programs, and pioneering initiatives like the first Gold LEED-certified retail restaurant in Oregon and the first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at a U.S. restaurant. Since franchising began in 2007, the brand has grown to 23 restaurants across three states, emphasizing a unique, health-conscious dining experience with a loyal customer base.

Latest Resales

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Why buy a Café Yumm! Franchise?

Investing in Café Yumm! offers entry into a unique, innovative fast-casual franchise with a proven concept focused on wholesome, organic food and sustainability. Franchisees benefit from extensive training, ongoing support, and a strong, loyal customer base in a rapidly growing market segment. The brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility and community engagement adds value and differentiation in the competitive fast-casual space, making it an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a meaningful and profitable business.

Café Yumm! Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $35,000

    • Initial Investment

      $406,000 – $600,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 2 weeks classroom

    • 1 week pre-opening

    • 1 week post-opening support

    • Ongoing support

Café Yumm! – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Café Yumm! provides comprehensive training including a minimum of two weeks of in-depth classroom and hands-on training at their headquarters in Eugene, Oregon. Franchisees receive dedicated support from a Franchise Consultant for coaching, operations, marketing, real estate site selection, construction, bookkeeping, and vendor relations. The franchisor offers detailed operations manuals, ongoing business consulting, tailored marketing plans, graphic design assistance, and regular communications such as newsletters and Franchise Advisory Council meetings. The opening team supports franchisees before and after launch to ensure quality and customer loyalty.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Café Yumm!’s pioneering sustainability efforts, rapid growth since 2007, and reputation for quality and innovation in the fast-casual healthy dining segment have earned it strong brand recognition and a loyal following.

  3. Industry / Market

    The fast-casual healthy dining market is among the fastest-growing segments in the restaurant industry, driven by increasing consumer demand for nutritious, organic, and environmentally responsible food options. Café Yumm!’s focus on whole foods and sustainability positions it well to capitalize on this expanding market.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Café Yumm! franchisee is a passionate entrepreneur committed to health-conscious dining and sustainability, with strong operational and leadership skills. Franchisees should be dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining high quality and environmental standards. Financially, initial investments range from approximately $406,000 to $600,000, with a franchise fee of $35,000.

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