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How Much Does a The Toasted Yolk Cafe Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise costs between $1,058,000 and $1,721,700 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$1,058,000

Minimum Investment

$1,721,700

Maximum Investment

$50,000

Franchise Fee

The Toasted Yolk Cafe Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000

Fee Range $35,000 – $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

The Toasted Yolk Cafe Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $50,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment in cash or available funds · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement. $50,000

Real Estate $425,000 – $940,000

Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling As required by supplier, contractor or landlord · Before opening, as required by supplier. $400,000 – $900,000

Architect and Design Fees As required by provider · As required by provider. $23,000 – $35,000

Utilities Deposits As required by utility providers · As required by utility providers $2,000 – $5,000

Equipment & Assets $397,000 – $448,200

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As required by supplier · Before opening $325,000 – $350,000

Signage As required by supplier · Before opening $20,000 – $40,000

Smallwares As required by suppliers · Before opening $30,000

Initial Inventory to Begin Operating As required by suppliers · Before opening $22,000 – $25,000

Computer Systems As required by suppliers · Before opening $0 – $3,200

Training $52,000 – $63,000

Grand Opening Training Lump sum payment in cash or available funds · Following opening, upon receipt of invoice $40,000 – $45,000

Your Training Expenses As required for transportation, lodging & meals; per your employment policy · As required by suppliers of transportation, lodging & meals; per your employment policy. $12,000 – $18,000

Working Capital & Reserves $75,000 – $125,000

Operating Expenses / Additional Funds - 3 months Payroll weekly, other purchases according to agreed-upon terms $75,000 – $125,000

Other Costs $59,000 – $95,500

Premises Lease Deposits As required by landlord · As required by landlord $20,000 – $42,000

Grand Opening Advertising As required by supplier · As required by supplier $21,500 – $26,500

Business Licenses and Permits As required by government agencies · Before opening, as required by government agencies $12,000 – $15,000

Professional Fees As required by providers $3,000 – $7,000

Insurance As required by insurer · Before opening $2,500 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $1,058,000 – $1,721,700

How Does The Toasted Yolk Cafe Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

The Toasted Yolk Cafe's minimum investment of $1,058,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,058,000

The Toasted Yolk Cafe Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,721,700

The Toasted Yolk Cafe Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a The Toasted Yolk Cafe?

The total startup cost for a The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise ranges from $1,058,000 to $1,721,700, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $425,000 to $940,000.

How much is the The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise fee?

The The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise fee is $50,000, with a range of $35,000 to $50,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is The Toasted Yolk Cafe a good investment?

The Toasted Yolk Cafe requires a total franchise investment of $1,058,000 to $1,721,700 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 77/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a The Toasted Yolk Cafe franchise owner make?

The Toasted Yolk Cafe's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.