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Famous Toastery is a Recession-Proof Franchise

What is a Recession-Proof Franchise?


When the state of the economy is looking uncertain, or even already taking a turn for the worse, financial stability becomes more important than ever. While there are no 100% guarantees in any business, there are some sectors which have endured through the hardest of times because of their essential nature. Out of the several types of 
franchises that can hold out against a recession, “food and beverage” is listed in the top spot. Even during a recession, people need to eat, so places like grocery stores and restaurants can maintain or even grow revenue despite an unfavorable economic climate.

Choosing a franchise to invest in is an important decision, and in a rough economy, that decision needs to be a strategic one as well. To ensure you pick a recession-proof franchise, investors should seek out business opportunities that provide necessary goods or services, can demonstrate growth (including during a recession), and are run by management staff who care about both their customers and their franchisees. For all of these qualities and more, look no further than Famous Toastery!


Famous toastery weathered the pandemic


During the height of the pandemic, while plenty of other businesses struggled to adapt and later failed to remain in operation, Famous Toastery was quick to innovate. Within a matter of days, the corporate team was able to develop a new point of sale (POS) system, so online ordering was available for customers. From there, franchise owners had the freedom to make whatever adjustments they felt would be beneficial for their individual locations. As a result, by advertising locally and finding ways to make a powerful impact on surrounding communities when it mattered most, Famous Toastery was able to thrive. Collaboration became a key factor. When franchise owners came up with great ideas, the corporate team worked with them to bring those ideas to life.

Innovation played a significant role in making it through the pandemic, but there is another reason why Famous Toastery was able to weather the storm: the food! Breakfast, brunch, and lunch are immensely popular meals. Especially during quarantine, a little bit of comfort in the form of fresh, healthy food proved to go a long way.

Today, the desire to connect with loved ones over a shared meal is stronger than ever. Famous Toastery provides an excellent venue for friends and families to join together and enjoy affordable, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Our customers know when they can expect only quality ingredients from us, like our 100% organic, pure maple syrup.


Why Famous Toastery?


Regardless of whether the economy is booming or looking not so hot, people will always need to eat and crave good meals they don’t have to make for themselves. Famous Toastery can weather any economic storm by providing the freshest ingredients and service that makes customers feel famous themselves. With the addition of online ordering and catering services, the menu at Famous Toastery is available when customers crave it.

With a Famous Toastery franchise, you are investing in a business model that is not only scalable, but designed to build your wealth in a tried-and-true system that has brought growth to our existing franchise owners. Our brand is rapidly expanding, and always seeking out motivated entrepreneurs who want to Be Famous in their local communities. You won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Improved franchise support


One of the most important aspects of owning a franchise is the level of support you receive. The corporate team at Famous Toastery tirelessly work toward improving the support provided to all franchise owners. We set up franchisees for growth by providing all the knowledge, resources, and tools they need in order to open and operate a prosperous Famous Toastery location. During your day-to-day, our support team is available to help solve whatever problems may arise. We have seen the power of collaboration and will work with you to find the best solution.

Another advantage of franchising with Famous Toastery is that when it comes to promoting your business, we help franchise owners secure contracts and develop advertising strategies, but ultimately, franchisees have the freedom to create marketing that works best for them and the specific communities they serve. Some of our most popular promotions have been the result of the remarkable ingenuity of our franchise owners!

Learn More About Famous Toastery Franchise


If you are looking for a recession-proof franchise that can grow your wealth while helping your local community enjoy spending time together again, you have come to the right place. Be Famous with a Famous Toastery franchise! To learn more about what makes Famous Toastery such a great franchise opportunity, 
check out our website here.

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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