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The Flying Biscuit Cafe

Southern breakfast/brunch restaurants

Investment

$766,750

Initial Franchise Fee

$45,000

Units

40

Growth Rate

+66.7%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Food
Founded 1993
Franchising Since 2006
Parent Company Big Game Brands LLC
Leadership Daryl Dollinger, President
# of Employees at HQ 8
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About The Flying Biscuit Cafe

The Flying Biscuit Cafe is a restaurant franchise that serves southern comfort food. The brand may be known for its grits and biscuits, but loyal guests from all over could come to The Flying Biscuit Cafe to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.

The first The Flying Biscuit Cafe opened for breakfast in 1993. The Flying Biscuit Cafe settled in the quiet neighborhood of Candler Park on the eastside of Atlanta, Georgia. The Flying Biscuit Cafe has been franchising since 2006 and has opened several franchises throughout the United States,

Why You May Want to Start a The Flying Biscuit Cafe Franchise

The Flying Biscuit Cafe may be perfect for franchisees who'd love to own a quirky, neighborhood establishment that serves southern-inspired meals prepared with fresh ingredients. 

To start out as a Flying Biscuit Cafe franchisee, you don't necessarily need to know how to cook the menu's meals. However, previous marketing, management, or ownership experience is very important. Franchisees don't have to know a lot about the restaurant business to get involved, but they do need to have the determination, love, and passion for learning the ropes.

What Might Make a The Flying Biscuit Cafe Franchise a Good Choice?

The Flying Biscuit Cafe may have extensive experience in catering for almost as long as the restaurant's foundation. The Flying Biscuit Cafe can provide the ideal food and atmosphere for any event or special occasion. The company may customize their catering choices to match customers' needs. This could range from full-service setup with chafing dishes and serving utensils to platters of The Flying Biscuit Cafe favorites.

To be part of The Flying Biscuit Cafe team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

Franchisees are responsible for hiring and training staff and coordinating business operations.

How To Open a The Flying Biscuit Cafe Franchise

As you decide if opening a The Flying Biscuit Cafe franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a The Flying Biscuit Cafe franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth. You may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask The Flying Biscuit Cafe franchising team questions as part of your due diligence. 

If awarded a franchise, franchisees may receive a great deal of support from The Flying Biscuit Cafe brand throughout the franchising process. In addition to pre-opening training, franchisees could receive support through brand awareness, marketing, location finding, research, and construction. New The Flying Biscuit Cafe franchises may also receive hands-on training and continued support after opening their franchise.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000
Initial Investment $766,750 - $1,171,350
Net Worth Requirement $800,000
Cash Requirement $200,000
Royalty Fee 5%
Ad Royalty Fee 2%
Technology Fee 0
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 10% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 350 hours
Classroom Training 15 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 20-30
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

The Flying Biscuit Cafe performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022