Create a Fresh Start with a Keke's Breakfast Cafe Franchise

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is on a rapid growth trajectory, with plans to expand both within Florida and into new markets across the U.S. The breakfast and brunch industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the restaurant business, valued at $15.6 billion in 2024. With its strong brand recognition, loyal customer base, and commitment to exceptional food, Keke’s offers a compelling investment opportunity.

The brand’s strong financial performance is evident in its average unit volume (AUV) of $2,089,007 in 2024 is for all franchised restaurants that reported through the iLumen Reporting Software, with the top half of franchise restaurants seeing net sales of $2,589,666.

As Keke’s seeks to expand its footprint, the brand's successful franchising model, paired with its strategic support and operational simplicity, makes it an excellent choice for franchisees looking to enter a profitable and scalable business.

Now is an exciting time to become part of the Keke’s family, as the brand offers not only a fresh start for guests but also for entrepreneurs looking for a rewarding and sustainable business opportunity.

Franchising with Keke's offers numerous advantages for entrepreneurs looking to enter the restaurant industry with a proven and scalable model. One of the key benefits is the brand’s limited hours of operation — only 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily — allowing franchisees to enjoy a work-life balance while tapping into the growing demand for breakfast and brunch. This focused schedule not only simplifies staffing but also reduces operational complexities.

Keke's also boasts easy preparation and production processes, with dedicated cooking stations and minimal prep time, ensuring operational efficiency. The brand’s commitment to fresh, made-from-scratch recipes and its minimal food inventory requirement help maintain high product quality while keeping costs lower. Additionally, the straightforward menu makes it easy to forecast and manage pricing.

Real estate options are flexible, with the brand capable of operating in inline, freestanding or endcap locations, all within an efficient and cost-effective footprint of 3,800 to 4,500 square feet. This makes Keke’s Breakfast Café adaptable to a variety of markets, with the ability to complement other restaurants. Franchisees can benefit from the fact that most Keke’s locations close by 2:30 p.m., freeing up parking for neighboring businesses during peak dinner hours.

Further enhancing the operational ease, Keke’s integrates a fully streamlined POS system that supports scheduling, timekeeping, third-party delivery services and online ordering, all through a unified platform. The brand also offers multiple revenue streams, including dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering, providing franchisees with a diverse income potential.

Franchisees benefit from the combined experience of Keke’s ownership and management team, who bring over 150 years of collective operational expertise from top brands like Outback, Bonefish Grill and Chili’s. Additionally, the strategic backing of Denny’s Corporation, with its 70+ years of experience and 1,500+ locations worldwide, offers franchisees unmatched support.

The ideal Keke’s franchisee is someone with a passion for exceptional customer service and a commitment to maintaining the high standards that Keke’s is known for. Franchisees should be individuals who embrace a system-driven approach to business, have the ability to manage operations efficiently and are committed to building lasting relationships with their customers and teams.

The brand is seeking franchisees who have strong business acumen, are well-capitalized and are dedicated to long-term growth. With a minimum net worth requirement of $1 million and liquid assets of at least $300,000, Keke’s provides an attractive investment opportunity for experienced entrepreneurs.

“Becoming a Keke’s franchisee gave me the chance to be part of something bigger than just serving breakfast—we’re creating fresh starts in our community every day. The single-shift model lets me run a high-volume business and still have dinner with my family. And with Denny’s behind the scenes, the support is unmatched.” – John Ehrhard, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Multi-Unit Franchisee

The total investment to open a Keke’s Breakfast Café franchise ranges from  $622,825 to $1,887,313, which includes the $30,000 initial franchise fee, real estate costs, equipment and other related expenses. 

Keke’s franchises boast impressive financial performance, with average AUVs of $2,089,007 in 2024 for all franchised restaurants that reported through the iLumen Reporting Software, with the top half of franchise restaurants seeing net sales of $2,589,666. The streamlined operations model and limited hours of operation (7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) provide the opportunity for a solid return on investment, with strong margins in the breakfast and brunch segment.

The combination of the business model and the growing demand for high-quality breakfast options positions Keke’s as a lucrative opportunity for entrepreneurs.