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Own A Famous Toastery Breakfast Franchise Today!

Americans Love Breakfast!

It’s not just the most important meal of the day, it’s also the most popular: breakfast. According to market research firm The NPD Group, most Americans eat breakfast every single day – 361 days out of the year to be exact – which is up from 350 days a year in 2010. What’s more, the research found that out of the three meals, only breakfast experienced a growth in traffic for diners eating out. Even the recent spike in inflation hasn’t affected the demand for breakfast. The NPD Group found that while overall traffic to restaurants fell 2% in the second quarter from a year ago as inflation drove up menu prices, the only category that remained unchanged was breakfast.


Owning a Breakfast Franchise Has Never Been More Appetizing

As the old saying goes, ‘you don’t just become famous overnight,’ but Famous Toastery founders Robert Maynard and Brian Burchill came pretty darn close. In 2005, Maynard and Burchill became sick and tired of the old greasy breakfast spots that for some reason have become the norm in communities across the U.S. So, the two childhood friends asked, “Why can’t breakfast be both comfort food and healthy?” And thus, Famous Toastery was born, opening in Huntersville, North Carolina, and then expanded to a larger location in Davidson, North Carolina.


In 2013, Famous Toastery successfully began franchising and now boasts 25 locations all over the Southeast. As Americans’ demand for quality and fresh ingredients grows, Famous Toastery is primed for unprecedented expansion. Famous Toastery restaurants have become renowned in their communities for uncompromisingly fresh and decadent meals, while also creating warm and welcoming atmospheres for people to spend time with friends and family. It’s why Famous Toastery runs on the “Be Famous” mantra, which is not just about making the brand famous, but also making every single franchisee, staff member, and customer feel part of something bigger.


With the demand for a quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch dining experience showing no signs of slowing down, Famous Toastery is a brand in the right place at the right time, ready to grow. As Famous Toastery continues to expand its footprint, they are actively looking for the right team members and the right franchisees who believe in the “Be Famous” message, love serving people and being pillars in their communities, and want to have the best franchise in the marketplace.


Famous Toastery is with You Every Step of the Way

Famous Toastery’s supportive team makes no doubt about it: they are here to serve the franchisee. Both franchise owners and staff undergo a comprehensive and best-in-class training and support program, where they learn all the ins and outs of the “Be Famous” initiative. Famous Toastery also offers ongoing support and education on new menu items, company goals, and even “famous business consultants” that assist with day-to-day operations and help franchise owners reach personal goals. When investing in Famous Toastery, franchise owners are buying into a blueprint that is proven to bring a beloved neighborhood establishment to their communities.


“We’ve had years and years of seeing what works and what doesn’t work,” said Brian Burchill, Founder and Chief Culture Officer. “Franchisees are coming into the system and opening up their locally owned business, and they put their trust in us to give them the platform to succeed. We want everyone to achieve their goals, including clientele, staff and their families. When I opened the first store, my goal was to establish a sense of trust with the staff, customers and franchisees. That trust enables us to be more than just a business.”


What Does the Initial Investment Look Like?

Famous Toastery remains one of the most affordable franchise options in a booming breakfast segment. For years, Famous Toastery has made it part of its mission and culture to remain an easy to access investment opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to take control of their destiny in small business ownership. As a result, the cost to open a Famous Toastery runs as low as $575,500 to $999,500, which includes a $45,000 franchise fee. For U.S. veterans, we offer an additional discount of 50% off the franchise fee. Veterans make perfect franchise owners thanks to their training and commitment. Thank you for your service!


Famous Toastery offers a unique, one of a kind investment opportunity with the potential for incredibly high profits. The average gross sale reported at $1,316,080, according to Famous Toastery’s 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document.


Steps to Owning a Famous Toastery Franchise

Ready to take the next steps in becoming famous? Famous Toastery makes it incredibly easy. First, complete an online form here expressing your interest. From there, a Famous Toastery team member will give you a call to make sure you’re a fit. You’ll then complete an easy to fill out franchise application form, and meet the Famous Toastery team. Then, you’ll be one step closer after signing the franchise agreement and begin onboarding. Before you know it, you’ll be on the path to becoming famous!


With an unmatched strong foundation and a growing team, there has never been a better time to join the Famous Toastery family. On track to open 50 units by 2024, Famous Toastery is looking for the right motivated and excited entrepreneurs who want to Be Famous in their community.

April 25, 2024
When Jason and Michele Serkin moved to South Carolina for Michele’s career as a literacy facilitator, the couple was disappointed to discover the lack of quality breakfast options in the area. So, they decided to be a part of the solution, opening the first ever Famous Toastery franchise. Within six months, the franchisees had made $900,000. Here’s how they did it. Name: Jason and Michele Serkin Franchise owned : Famous Toastery (formerly Toast Café) in Tega Cay, S.C. How long have you owned a franchise? Seventeen months. Why franchising? We wanted the support and guidance of a proven business. What were you doing before you became a franchise owner? I was a stay at home dad and Michele was a literacy facilitator at an elementary school. Why did you choose this particular franchise? Famous Toastery has a great product and we wanted to bring it to our community. How much would you estimate you spent before you were officially open for business? Approximately $500,000. Where did you get most of your advice/do most of your research? We visited many restaurants and we asked people in the area what was their favorite breakfast and lunch place. We then asked ourselves which one stands out to us and is really successful. To us, there was not even a close second to Famous Toastery (then Toast Café). What were the most unexpected challenges of opening your franchise? Hiring employees that are willing and capable of working hard as well as creating an energy to make our service, atmosphere and food stand out. What advice do you have for individuals who want to own their own franchise? Make sure you have a plan and don’t necessarily take the cheapest or easiest way of doing things. Do your research and make sure you’re making the right decision for yourself. You bought a franchise for a reason, so let them guide you and teach you how to be successful.  What’s next for you and your business? To make sure we continue to give our customers a great experience on every visit to Famous Toastery. We never want to just be ‘good.’ We strive to be ‘GREAT!’ We plan on opening more locations as well, to bring Famous Toastery to more families in surrounding communities who will enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable breakfast and lunch restaurant with outstanding food and service.
April 25, 2024
Rocky road ice cream sandwiches, street-style tacos and falafel all have one thing in common: They are served by a group of restaurants Technomic says are franchisees to watch to 2016. This year, franchising has drawn considerable attention as giants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s double down on refranchising their restaurants. Broadly, the business model enables companies to generate more consistent revenue streams and expand at a rapid clip without raising as much money. Meanwhile, franchisees get to tap in to already-built brand equity and resources. “For those with experience or lack of it in foodservice, getting on board with a franchise allows you to have a system in place to market and operate a business, because most people don’t have a clue,” Technomic President Darren Tristano said in a phone interview. Technomic’s list includes several regional chains that are in the early stage of development — many of which cater to a niche food category. “Overall, they tend to be newer, more contemporary restaurants,” Tristano said. “I think better is the singular theme. These restaurants are striving to a do a better job — with food, service and the experience.” So which restaurants made the cut? CREAM With an eye toward the kid at heart, CREAM sells premium ice cream sandwiches with ice cream flavors like caramel cinnamon chill, and cookie varieties such as snickerdoodle and turtle. Short for “Cookies Rule Everything Around Me,” CREAM is currently awarding area development agreements in the U.S. to qualified multi-unit operators. Right now, the chain has 22 locations in Nevada and California with plans for rapid development. Its goal is to have 120 by the end of 2017. Famous Toastery Founded before toast took an artisanal turn in the last few years, Famous Toastery markets itself as a breakfast and lunch spot with fresh food. Currently only in the Southeast, the chain is looking for franchise partners in New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Virginia. Little Greek Restaurant This Greek fast player just opened its 25th location, most of which are franchise operated. Next year, the restaurant chain plans to open seven more locations serving Mediterranean fare like falafel and gyros. R Taco The Mexican street-style taco joint has one food truck and 10 locations with another set to open in mid-January. Known more for its wings than pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings made a majority investment in the chain last August while it was still known as “Rusty Taco.” To become a franchisee, R Taco requires liquid capital of $750,000 and a net worth of $1.5 million. Initial start-up costs can reach $622,000. Slim Chickens With more than 30 locations dotting the country, Slim Chickens serves fast casual fare including chicken tenders and Buffalo wings. To get a franchise up and running, franchisees can expect to shell out $400,000 to $927,000. Once they sign an agreement, franchisees have one year to open for business. Blaze Pizza The fast-casual pizza segment is one of the most closely watched in all of the industry. Technomic Associate Editor Lauren Hallow described it as a “lucrative opportunity” for franchisees.  Blaze has 103 locations and already has franchise agreements in place for large parts of the country — with one exception. It is looking for a multi-unit operator to bring the chain to Seattle.
April 22, 2024
Famous Toastery, a 25-unit better brunch franchise brand known for its “Famously Fresh” menu, announced it has signed a franchise development agreement with local entrepreneurs, Divyan Patel, Jeffrey Folckemer, and Drew Van Zante. Details of the agreement include opening five Famous Toastery units in Northeast Florida over the next four years. The first Famous Toastery restaurant will open by the end of 2023. The latest Famous Toastery investors are active members in the Northeast Florida business community with a number of different enterprises. Divyan Patel is a serial entrepreneur who owns and operates a Planet Smoothie in St. Johns and two Coldstone Creamery units near Murabella and St. Johns. Jeffrey Folckemer has been a residential and commercial contractor for the past 10 years, as well as a realter with development and local community knowledge. Drew Van Zante is co-owner of Kingdom Home Builders, as well as an owner and operator of McDonald’s franchises in the St. Augustine area.
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April 22, 2024
Famous Toastery Chief Executive Officer Robert Maynard spoke to FSR Magazine about how the brand pivoted during the COVID-19 crisis to forge their own path by switching to QR codes, contactless payment, online ordering and limited menu items. Maynard also shared how he was able to turn his brand around…
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April 22, 2024
As 2022 gets into swing, Famous Toastery, the 25-plus unit better breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, is well on its way to reaching its goal of 50 units by 2024. The brand’s CEO and founder Robert Maynard, says the brand is on track to close 10–12 new franchise deals in 2022. Five…
April 22, 2024
Famous Toastery, the 25-plus unit better breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, is on the cusp of major franchise growth, embarking on an ambitious plan to reach 50 units — doubling its current footprint — by 2024. As part of this strategy, Famous Toastery has announced the addition of several new members to…
April 22, 2024
In 2005, childhood friends Robert Maynard and Brian Burchill were tired of the usual greasy-spoon breakfast restaurants, where most of the food was frozen or processed and the customer service was subpar. So, the duo devised a solution — a gourmet breakfast and brunch brand that would serve “famously fresh” food made daily and…
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April 22, 2024
Famous Toastery, the 25-plus-unit North Carolina based franchise, has made a name for itself by offering the freshest breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings in its segment. The brand’s franchisees, growing throughout neighborhoods in North Carolina since opening in 2005 and franchising in 2013, have become locally famous as pillars in…
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April 22, 2024
Former NFL player and coach Justin Griffith continues to leverage his experiences on the field for calculated, strategic, playbook success with the breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise Famous Toastery, as he plans to open his second location in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Griffith, who opened his first location in March 2018 in Uptown Charlotte,…
April 22, 2024
Looking for opportunities to continue building on years of momentum, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Famous Toastery, the 26-unit better breakfast, brunch and lunch franchise, launched its first ghost kitchen in 2020. That innovative new store model was opened in Warrenton, Virginia, by guest-turned-franchisee Angela Goodman, who also operates one brick-and-mortar…
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