The Toasted Yolk Cafe

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $1,058,000 to $1,721,700, covering buildout for single-location outlets with inviting decor and full bars. Upfront franchise fee hits $50,000, followed by 5% royalty, 0.5% brand fund, plus $100/month internal systems and $1,000/month software fees—keeping ongoing costs predictable at around 5.5% of sales plus fixed tech charges. Item 19 shines brightest: average gross revenue clocks $2,161,139, with median $2,402,847 across 37 franchised spots (6 corporate), suggesting top performers crush benchmarks and hint at solid 20-25% operating margins after fees if costs align with industry norms for brunch-focused casual eats.

System vitality screams momentum: from 30 locations in 2023 to 37 in 2024 (+23%), just 1 termination, 2 transfers, and 13 projected new units signal tight operations under Spring, TX headquarters. SBA stats bolster confidence—39 loans averaging $906,144 with only 2.6% default rate—easing entry for qualified buyers versus pricier fast-casual rivals. Prospective buyers should drill into local brunch demand via traffic studies, validate Item 19 comps against your territory's demographics, and audit supplier costs for those proprietary recipes to gauge true profitability in this sizzling niche.