Buy a The Toasted Yolk Franchise

The Toasted Yolk Café is a rapidly growing brunch franchise redefining daytime dining with a chef-driven menu and lifestyle-friendly operations. Founded in 2010, the brand now operates 42+ locations, with 13 more opening soon and 40+ in development. Focused on breakfast, brunch, and lunch, The Toasted Yolk stands out for its single-shift model (7 AM–3 PM), allowing owners and staff to enjoy work-life balance while maintaining high productivity.
With a system-wide average unit volume of $2.2M—and top stores exceeding $4.1M—the concept combines premium ingredients, house-made recipes, and a vibrant bar. Franchisees benefit from full operational support, site selection, tech tools, and training. Ideal locations include affluent, high-traffic suburban areas. Initial investment ranges from $1.09M–$1.75M, with strong ROI potential and multi-unit opportunities encouraged. The Toasted Yolk is the perfect franchise for experienced operators seeking growth, balance, and community connection.

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Why buy a The Toasted Yolk Franchise?

Purchasing a Toasted Yolk Café franchise offers a rare opportunity to join the booming brunch and daytime dining market with a proven, high-performance concept. Franchisees gain access to strong unit economics, a streamlined single-shift operation, and multiple revenue streams—including catering, online ordering, and bar sales. With comprehensive support, tech-driven systems, and a menu that keeps guests coming back, the brand provides a scalable, lifestyle-friendly business model. Ideal for those seeking a balanced, growth-oriented investment, The Toasted Yolk delivers both community impact and strong ROI potential in a category that continues to rise.

The Toasted Yolk Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Net Worth

      $1,000,000

    • Liquidity

      $300,000

    • Estimated Investment

      $1,093,000 to $1,756,700

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      Continuing Royalty Fee equal to five percent (5.0%) of the Gross Revenue generated weekly by your Franchised Business.

  • Training & Support

    • Complete pre-opening training course at franchisor headquarters, assistance with start- up including Real Estate.

    • Site Selection, helping you choose a location; site build-out, permits, layout and décor; ordering and installing equipment; and on-site support during your opening.

    • Onsite training at your franchise location, plus ongoing support with refresher training, periodic field visits, and regular business review sessions to help your restaurant continue to operate in peak form.

    • Comprehensive operations manual and online tools.

    • Full access to our technology training & front of house/back of house support suite.

The Toasted Yolk – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    The Toasted Yolk Café provides robust, end-to-end support for its franchisees, starting with an in-depth pre-opening training program at headquarters and continuing with hands-on assistance during site selection, build-out, permitting, and opening. Franchisees receive on-site training at their location, access to a comprehensive operations manual, and technology tools for both front- and back-of-house management. Ongoing support includes refresher training, field visits, and regular business reviews to ensure continued performance. From day one, franchisees benefit from personalized guidance, proven systems, and a dedicated team committed to their long-term success.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Entrepreneur Franchise 500 #363 overall (2025) and #100 among food franchises, marking a rise from previous years Restaurant Business – Future 50 list (#19 in 2024) Recognized among the fastest-growing small restaurant chains, based on 42% YoY system‑wide sales growth and 32% unit expansion in 2023

  3. Industry / Market

    The breakfast, brunch, and lunch segment continues to see robust growth, fueled by shifting consumer preferences toward daytime dining and social brunch culture. According to industry reports, the U.S. breakfast restaurant market is projected to exceed $60 billion by 2026. The Toasted Yolk Café is strategically positioned to capitalize on this momentum with its chef-driven menu, single-shift operations, and diverse revenue streams. As consumers seek quality food, convenience, and lifestyle-driven dining experiences, The Toasted Yolk offers franchisees a scalable model in one of the most in-demand segments of casual dining.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Toasted Yolk Café franchisee is a driven, service-focused individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality. While restaurant ownership or operational experience is preferred, it's not required—comprehensive training and support are provided. Ideal candidates should have solid business acumen, the ability to manage and inspire a team, and a commitment to delivering a top-tier guest experience. A hands-on approach, paired with the ability to follow proven systems, is key to success. Multi-unit operators and those with experience in foodservice or customer-centric industries are particularly well-suited to scale within The Toasted Yolk’s fast-growing, lifestyle-friendly model.

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