How much does a Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $792,500–$1,804,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Another Broken Egg Cafe scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.75% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise

Cafe/Restaurant · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

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Investment

$792,500–$1,804,000

Total fees

6.75% of sales

Outlets

105

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Another Broken Egg Cafe worth it? How it compares to 61 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6.75% of sales	lower than most (median 8.5%)
Startup cost	from $792,500	pricier than 71% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 95% of quick service restaurants franchises
Closure rate	1.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.2%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses 2025 gross sales for 92 cafes (35 corporate, 57 franchised) open 12+ months. Average franchised sales $1,749,656, median $1,701,152. Excludes recently opened/remodeled locations.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 franchised ceased operations (2025); 3 company-owned closed (2025). Minimal terminations.

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Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $792,500–$1,804,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise owners make?: Discloses 2025 gross sales for 92 cafes (35 corporate, 57 franchised) open 12+ months. Average franchised sales $1,749,656, median $1,701,152. Excludes recently opened/remodeled locations. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise failure rate?: 1 franchised ceased operations (2025); 3 company-owned closed (2025). Minimal terminations.
Is a Another Broken Egg Cafe franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Another Broken Egg Cafe scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.75% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Another Broken Egg Cafe or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.