16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Broken Yolk Cafe franchise ranges from $544K to $1.6M (2024 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Broken Yolk Cafe is $20K (2024 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Broken Yolk Cafe 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Broken Yolk Cafe does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2024 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisBroken Yolk Cafe charges a royalty fee of 4.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Broken Yolk Cafe franchise is approximately 5.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisBroken Yolk Cafe has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Broken Yolk Cafe franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).
View full litigation analysisBroken Yolk Cafe offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisBroken Yolk Cafe currently operates 40 locations (2024 FDD) (39 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 5.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 5.6%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Broken Yolk Cafe is 5.0% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Broken Yolk Cafe FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2024 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $3.0M (average: $2.7M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Broken Yolk Cafe is 20 years (2024 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisBroken Yolk Cafe's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Broken Yolk Cafe's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2024 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisBroken Yolk Cafe provides 160 hours of initial training over approximately 4 weeks (2024 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Broken Yolk Cafe provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2024 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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