Another Broken Egg Cafe^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Another Broken Egg Cafe?

Another Broken Egg Cafe is a breakfast, brunch and lunch–focused cafe concept operated under a uniform franchised business format and the proprietary Another Broken Egg System. Franchisees operate branded Cafes that must meet corporate design and operating standards and are generally located in freestanding buildings, though mall or storefront locations in urban or suburban settings may also be acceptable.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Franchise: Pros and Cons

With a 100 Training and Support Score and 325 initial training hours, you'll be unusually well-prepared operationally before opening; however, the $897,400 Item 7 minimum investment, including $278,000 in minimum assets and up to $52,500 in training costs, is well above typical and may increase financing needs.

Pros

The 100 Training and Support Score (top quarter) plus 325 initial training hours (top 10% for Food & Beverage) means you'll be unusually well-prepared operationally before opening.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero outlet terminations/non-renewals (all well below typical) point to a clean legal record and strong operator retention.

The 0% manager-required equity percentage (bottom 5%) gives you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership without a franchisor-imposed equity requirement.

Cons

The $897,400 Item 7 total minimum is well above typical for ALL (top 10%), meaning your upfront investment and likely financing needs will be materially higher than most peers; this includes $278,000 in minimum assets and up to $52,500 in possible training costs.

The 41 company-owned units is well above typical for Food & Beverage (top 10%), which may warrant further investigation into the franchisor's growth strategy and commitment to expanding the franchised base.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

49/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains e-commerce and alternative distribution-channel rights, and the ability to develop nearby units; protection is contingent on performance contingencies tied to market density, while the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 325-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to ensure operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging, and additional on-site support services may incur separate fees.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise shows an accelerating growth trend—unit counts went from 79 (2022) to 82 (2023) to 97 (2024), with year‑over‑year growth jumping from ~3.8% in 2023 to 18.3% in 2024. For investors, that’s a positive signal of improving franchise health and expansion momentum (3 net new units in 2023 vs 15 in 2024), a ~14.5 percentage‑point increase in growth rate and a fivefold rise in annual unit additions.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Another Broken Egg Cafe Franchise?

Opening an Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise requires a total initial investment of $897,400 to $1,569,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$897,400

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$1,569,000

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$517,400

Equipment & Assets$278,000

Reserves$25,000

Training$12,000

Other$25,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$955,000

Equipment & Assets$419,500

Reserves$50,000

Training$52,500

Other$52,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Another Broken Egg Cafe Franchise Owners Make?

Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,991,514 and median gross sales of $2,017,547 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,991,514

Median Gross Sales:

$2,017,547

High Gross Sales:

$3,651,042

Low Gross Sales:

$735,421

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

51.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised Cafes had higher average and median gross sales in 2023 (average 1,991,514; median 2,017,547) than corporate locations, indicating franchised units on average generated stronger top-line revenue that year.

Performance Variability Analysis: Franchised unit sales ranged widely in 2023 from 735,421 to 3,651,042, and only about half (51%) met or exceeded the franchised average, showing substantial variability across locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: The Item 19 data is unaudited and expense/profit metrics for franchised units are reported only by quartile rather than as an overall average, limiting direct calculation of a single average COGS or net income for franchised units.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open an Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise?

The total initial investment for an Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise ranges from $897,400 to $1,569,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Another Broken Egg Cafe initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Another Broken Egg Cafe is $40,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise owners make?

Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,991,514 and median gross sales of $2,017,547 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Another Broken Egg Cafe have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Another Broken Egg Cafe received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Another Broken Egg Cafe offer exclusive franchise territories?

Another Broken Egg Cafe received a territory protection score of 49 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Another Broken Egg Cafe provide to new franchisees?

Another Broken Egg Cafe received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 325-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four managerial staff members for launch.

How many Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise locations are there?

Another Broken Egg Cafe had 97 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Another Broken Egg Cafe?

Another Broken Egg Cafe is a breakfast, brunch and lunch–focused cafe concept operated under a uniform franchised business format and the proprietary Another Broken Egg System.

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