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    Kekes Breakfast Cafe

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Kekes Breakfast Cafe franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Keke's Breakfast Cafe franchise specializes in all-day breakfast and lunch dining, featuring made-from-scratch comfort foods in a family-friendly atmosphere.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Kekes Breakfast Cafe franchise?
    The Kekes Breakfast Cafe Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $638,425–$1,938,813 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Kekes Breakfast Cafe initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $30,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Kekes Breakfast Cafe charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $5 or the next business day if Wednesday is not a business day), calculated on the previous week ending Wednesday. (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $7,500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Kekes Breakfast Cafe disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Kekes Breakfast Cafe FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 59). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $638,425 – $1,938,813 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures and revenue and EBITDA and costs for Franchised locations; EBITDA and revenue and other measures and costs for Franchised locations; other measures for 27 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures and costs and EBITDA for 27 Franchised locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 24

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 16
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty Fee: 5% to 5.5% of Gross Sales, payable weekly on WednesdayMain ongoing fee

    25 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, EBITDA, costs and other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — Top half
    Excluded
    Partyear excluded; labor excludesownerwages/draws; EBITDA excludesroyalties,advertising,occupancy,managementfees,debtservice.
    Method
    Unaudited operating results; NetSales includescatering, excludesrefunds/taxes, no baddebt deduction. Top/bottom half group sizes not stated. Source says at least12months at fiscalstart and asofDec31; operatingages2–12years.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    EBITDA, revenue, costs and other measures

    Who is counted
    Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — Bottom half
    Excluded
    Partyear excluded; labor excludesownerwages/draws; EBITDA excludesroyalties,advertising,occupancy,managementfees,debtservice.
    Method
    Unaudited operating results; NetSales includescatering, excludesrefunds/taxes, no baddebt deduction. Top/bottom half group sizes not stated. Source says at least12months at fiscalstart and asofDec31; operatingages2–12years.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 27 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales
    Excluded
    Partyear excluded; labor excludesownerwages/draws; EBITDA excludesroyalties,advertising,occupancy,managementfees,debtservice.
    Method
    Unaudited operating results; NetSales includescatering, excludesrefunds/taxes, no baddebt deduction. Top/bottom half group sizes not stated. Source says at least12months at fiscalstart and asofDec31; operatingages2–12years.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue, costs, EBITDA and other measures · 27 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — All27 average
    Excluded
    Partyear excluded; labor excludesownerwages/draws; EBITDA excludesroyalties,advertising,occupancy,managementfees,debtservice.
    Method
    Unaudited operating results; NetSales includescatering, excludesrefunds/taxes, no baddebt deduction. Top/bottom half group sizes not stated. Source says at least12months at fiscalstart and asofDec31; operatingages2–12years.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($638,425 – $1,938,813) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — Top half · PDF p. 59; PDF p. 60
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — Bottom half · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 59
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales · PDF p. 60
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — All27 average · PDF p. 59; PDF p. 60

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2026property, net$289
    2026less accumulated depreciation-$762
    2026general and administrative$12,426
    2026trade names$154,000
    2026unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,830
    2026total noncurrent liabilities$11,830
    2026income before income taxes$9,458
    2026advertising expense$22,413
    2026net income$9,140
    2026receivables, net$10,615
    2026receivable from affiliate$2
    2026total current assets$11,853
    2026land$289
    2026buildings and improvements$762
    2026other current assets$1,236
    2026franchise agreements$160,583
    2026other$11,910
    2026total assets$338,635
    2026accrued foreign taxes$93
    2026unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,750
    2026payables to franchisees$50
    2026total current liabilities$1,893
    2026total liabilities$13,723
    2026contributed capital$315,772
    2026retained earnings$9,140
    2026total member’s equity$324,912
    2026franchise and license fees$27,087
    2026advertising revenue$20,627
    2026equipment sales$151
    2026depreciation and amortization expense$3,417
    2026cost of equipment sales$151
    2026provision for income taxes$318
    2025accrued foreign taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$66
    2025payables to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$191
    2025land$15,087
    2025property, net$15,123
    2025franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$119,350
    2025gains on dispositions of properties-$1,360
    2025other$10,810
    2025total member’s equity$68,299
    2025contributed capital$61,075
    2025net income$64,468
    2025advertising revenue$75,691
    2025advertising, net$75,691
    2025franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$119,350
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$287
    2025unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,191
    2025payables to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$100
    2025capital distributions, net-$60,419
    2025receivables, net$10,800
    2025receivable from affiliate$2
    2025other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,236
    2025total current assets$12,038
    2025buildings and improvements$32,898
    2025less accumulated depreciation-$32,862
    2025trade names$44,087
    2025total assets$82,058
    2025unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,749
    2025total current liabilities$2,006
    2025unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$11,753
    2025total noncurrent liabilities$11,753
    2025total liabilities$13,759
    2025retained earnings$7,224
    2025equipment sales$1,268
    2025rent$5
    2025depreciation expense$6
    2025general and administrative$54,828
    2025cost of equipment sales$1,268
    2025income before income taxes$65,881
    2025provision for income taxes$1,413
    2025receivables$3,542
    2025other noncurrent assets-$5,181
    2025accrued foreign taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$47
    2025net cash flows provided by operating activities$58,850
    2025proceeds from disposition of property$1,569
    2024receivable from affiliate$2
    2024trade receivables, net$14,342
    2024income before income taxes$58,752
    2024net income$57,274
    2024total current liabilities$2,302
    2024less accumulated depreciation-$32,856
    2024other noncurrent assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,629
    2024total noncurrent liabilities$13,795
    2024total member’s equity$64,250
    2024net cash flows provided by operating activities$53,185
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$106
    2024depreciation expense$6
    2024franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$121,480
    2024other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$949
    2024assets held for sale$209
    2024total current assets$15,502
    2024land$15,087
    2024buildings and improvements$32,898
    2024property, net$15,129
    2024trade names$44,087
    2024total assets$80,347
    2024accrued foreign taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$113
    2024unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,898
    2024payables to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$291
    2024unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,795
    2024total liabilities$16,097
    2024contributed capital$61,075
    2024retained earnings$3,175
    2024franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$121,480
    2024advertising revenue$78,192
    2024equipment sales$675
    2024rent$5
    2024advertising, net$78,192
    2024general and administrative$63,411
    2024cost of equipment sales$675
    2024gains on dispositions of properties-$684
    2024provision for income taxes$1,478
    2024receivables-$1,265
    2024other noncurrent assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$116
    2024accrued foreign taxesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6
    2024unearned incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,452
    2024payables to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$90
    2024proceeds from disposition of property$914
    2024capital distributions, net-$54,099
    2023equipment sales$4,838
    2023provision for income taxes$1,433
    2023general and administrative$68,696
    2023net income$55,540
    2023other noncurrent assets-$772
    2023depreciation expense$6
    2023net cash flows provided by operating activities$53,054
    2023franchise and license fees$123,278
    2023advertising revenue$77,932
    2023rent$5
    2023advertising, net$77,932
    2023cost of equipment sales$4,838
    2023gains on dispositions of properties-$2,392
    2023income before income taxes$56,973
    2023receivables$4,883
    2023other current assets-$471
    2023accrued foreign taxes$55
    2023unearned income-$1,659
    2023payables to franchisees-$2,136
    2023proceeds from disposition of property$3,080
    2023capital distributions, net-$56,134

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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