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Our Process

Your Path To Franchise Ownership

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Application
After reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), you’ll
complete the application.

If there’s early alignment, we’ll schedule a call to:
  • Answer your specific questions
  • Review your application
  •  Give you access to our franchisees for more due diligence
Overhead shot of Broken Yolk Cafe breakfast spread with omelet, salad, juices, and mimosa flights
Franchise Agreements
We'll finalize your multi-unit territory (2 or more) and the timeline to open them. You’ll sign a development agreement as well as a franchise agreement for the first store and we’ll collect the development fees.

Both sides evaluate fit across:
  • Financial readiness
  • Business experience
  • Long-term growth alignment
Bird eye view of Broken Yolk Cafe breakfast menu spread on marble surface
Construction
We'll provide a layout of a typical Broken Yolk along with all equipment and design specifications.  You'll hire a designer (or architect, if required) to modify the plans to fit your specific site and submit to your local building authority.  Once the plans are approved, you'll hire a general contractor to build your restaurant.

During your tenant improvements phase, a member of our construction team will visit your site to make sure your construction stays on track.
Broken Yolk Cafe French toast with fresh berries, caramel drizzle and powdered sugar
Inquiry
After you complete the short inquiry form, we’ll reach out to learn more about your qualifications and answer your initial questions. We’ll discuss development timelines, training, marketing, technology platforms and purchasing for both food and equipment.

If you meet the financial and operational requirements, we’ll send a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and application.
Three women dining at Broken Yolk Cafe with breakfast plates and mimosas
Application
After reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), you’ll complete the application.

If there’s early alignment, we’ll schedule a call to:
  • Answer your specific questions
  • Review your application
  • Give you access to our franchisees for more due diligence
Classic Broken Yolk Cafe breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and orange juice
Discovery Day
After you've completed your due diligence with our franchisees, we’ll invite you to Discovery Day. Held at our offices in San Diego, you’ll meet the leaders of each department that support our franchisees. You’ll also tour a few Broken Yolk units and see how they operate.
Overhead shot of Broken Yolk Cafe breakfast spread with omelet, salad, juices, and mimosa flights
Franchise Agreements
We'll finalize your multi-unit territory (2 or more) and the timeline to open them. You’ll sign the development agreement as well as a franchise agreement for the first store and we’ll collect the development fees.

Both sides evaluate fit across:
  • Financial readiness
  • Business experience
  • Long-term growth alignment
Three women laughing together in a Broken Yolk Cafe booth with orange juice drinks
Site Review
Using our site criteria, you’ll work with a commercial real estate broker to find potential sites. Once a site is approved, you'll work with your broker to finalize the lease.
Bird eye view of Broken Yolk Cafe breakfast menu spread on marble surface
Construction
We'll provide a layout of a typical Broken Yolk along with all equipment and design specifications.  You'll hire a designer (or architect, if required) to modify the plans to fit your specific site and submit to your local building authority.  Once the plans are approved, you'll hire a general contractor to build your restaurant.

During your tenant improvements phase, a member of our construction team will visit your site to make sure your construction stays on track.
Friends toasting mimosas with waffles and fruit at Broken Yolk Cafe
Opening & Ongoing Support
Our training team and POS support team will train your staff the week prior to opening and be with you through your Soft Opening and Monday Grand Opening. Some of the team will stay a few days longer to ensure a smooth transition.
Post-opening assistance
Supply chain & systems support
Continuous training & operational guidance
Broken Yolk Cafe French toast with fresh berries, caramel drizzle and powdered sugar
Start Your Franchise Journey