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    Kekes Breakfast Cafe

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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

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    Headline figures

    Kekes Breakfast Cafe 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
    Is Kekes Breakfast Cafe a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    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.

    Kekes Breakfast Cafe head-to-head

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    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 — Franchised restaurants reporting full-year iLumen sales — Top half

    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.

    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

    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.

    Related research

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    At a glance

    Business history

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    Owner participation

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    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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