Flying Biscuit Café

The current estimated initial investment is $467,900 to $1,171,350. This includes the $50,000 franchise fee, build-out, equipment, working capital and other costs required to open a café. The final investment depends on the market, location and size of the restaurant.

The franchisor recommends that candidates have at least $200,000 in liquid capital and $800,000 in net worth to qualify. This places Flying Biscuit above many smaller breakfast concepts in terms of financial requirements, but below some large full-service restaurant franchises.

The May 2026 FDD reports an average AUV of $2,036,644 for 30 stabilized restaurants operating for at least 24 months. The figure is based on gross sales and does not represent profit or owner income.

This is an important selling point of the concept because Flying Biscuit achieves this sales volume while concentrating operations on breakfast and lunch rather than operating through dinner. The company markets this as a way to combine restaurant-level sales with a potentially more manageable operating schedule.

3. What are the financial requirements for a Flying Biscuit franchise?

Prospective franchisees currently need at least $200,000 in liquid capital and $800,000 in net worth.

Previous restaurant or franchise experience is recommended but not required. Flying Biscuit provides a comprehensive training program for franchisees, with the current FAQ stating that two members of the franchisee’s team complete four weeks of training in the Atlanta area.

The key differentiator is its breakfast-and-lunch-only operating model. Restaurants generally operate from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing franchisees to avoid the dinner daypart and potentially reduce some of the labor and operational complexity associated with full-day restaurants.

The menu focuses on Southern-inspired scratch-made comfort food, particularly biscuits, eggs and grits. The brand also emphasizes standardized preparation, simplified kitchen execution and national purchasing arrangements.

The brand’s current priority is the Southeast, with active opportunities in states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia. It is also evaluating markets in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

The company is actively signing new franchise agreements. In 2026, for example, it announced agreements for Orlando/Kissimmee, Magnolia in the Houston area, Knoxville and Kingsport, demonstrating that the franchise is currently in an active expansion phase.