
Florida’s
Best Pancakes
NRN 100 Emerging Restaurant Concepts
Best Breakfast
in Tampa
Florida’s
Best Pancakes
NRN 100 Emerging Restaurant Concepts
Best Breakfast
Spot in Tampa
The Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Advantage
We stand out from other breakfast franchise options because we hustle hard, take pride in our commitment to tradition and consistently serve up a better breakfast experience every visit. From our fast, attentive service to our streamlined ops and abundant portions, we’re dedicated to giving guests and team members the fresh starts they deserve.
Expand your portfolio
With limited hours of operation and a simplified staffing model, the breakfast and lunch segment is one of the fastest growing categories of the restaurant industry, estimated at $14.6 billion in 2024 (source).
Exceptional
made-to-order food
For us, every detail matters. From our quarter-inch sliced bananas and ground in-house coffee to anticipating guests’ needs, we own, drive and deliver the win with quality ingredients.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
Our operating model begins and ends with the guest, who is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to excellence in each and every aspect of their experience.
COMPETITIVE PAY
Earn competitive wages that reflect your value.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
RAPID GROWTH
Advance your career with rapid growth opportunities.
CREATING CULTURE
Join a team dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture.

“Being part of the Keke's family as a franchisee is an incredibly rewarding experience. The sense of community and commitment to quality that Keke's embodies is truly one of a kind.”
– John and Kimberly Ehrhard, Keke’s Franchisees


Are you a good candidate?
If you believe that every detail matters - down to the width of banana slices - and put people first in all you do, then you'll fit right in at Keke's Breakfast Cafe. Our culture is centered on people, accountability, focused feedback, operational excellence, and winning together.
Franchisee FINANCIAL Requirements
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$750,000 Net Worth
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$500,000 Liquid Assets
Are you a good candidate?
If you believe that every detail matters - down to the width of banana slices - and put people first in all you do, then you'll fit right in at Keke's Breakfast Cafe. Our culture is centered on people, accountability, focused feedback, operational excellence, and winning together.

Franchisee Requirements
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$750,000 Net Worth
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Minimum commitment of five (5) locations over five (5) years.
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Minimum of three (3) years of direct management experience (GM and above) with P&L responsibility of full-service restaurants with annual sales over $1.5 million.
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Must have a “guest-driven” personality
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Demonstrated they have the ability to operate a business successfully
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No interest in a competing business (breakfast sales equaling more than 50% of total sales)
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Minimum of 2 years of experience managing and developing hourly wage and salary team members (10+) successfully in the U.S.
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Must be already located in or willing to locate to one of our target markets
KEKE'S BREAKFAST CAFE IS DEVELOPING NATIONALLY

Illinois • Utah • Pennsylvania • Maryland • Virginia • Delaware

Photo Credit: Seth Parker with Parker Studios
Why Choose Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
• Fresh, quality ingredients prepared to order for every guest
• Straight forward pricing – fixed menu that isn’t promotion driven
• Efficient and cost-effective footprint – 3,800 to 4,500 sq ft
• Multiple revenue streams – Dine In, Take Out, Delivery, Catering
• Diversification opportunity – add a distinctive breakfast and lunch concept to your portfolio
Why Choose Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
• Fresh, quality ingredients prepared to order for every guest
• Straight forward pricing – fixed menu that isn’t promotion driven
• Efficient and cost-effective footprint – 3,800 to 4,500 sq ft
• Multiple revenue streams – Dine In, Take Out, Delivery, Catering
• Diversification opportunity – add a distinctive breakfast and lunch concept to your portfolio


Welcome Home
A message from DAVID SCHMIDT, PRESIDENT
It’s an exciting time to be part of the Keke’s Breakfast Cafe story as we grow into new markets across the country, bringing our fresh philosophy to more guests than ever before. Our franchise community is essential to our success, strong culture, and accomplishing our long-term vision. We look forward to welcoming you into the Keke’s family!
Sincerely,
David
Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document.