Ben & Florentine — Top Breakfast Franchise Opportunity

Interested in opening a breakfast and lunch franchise? Learn how franchise ownership could bring a Ben & Florentine franchise to your hometown!

Ben & Florentine Franchise: The Ultimate Breakfast Experience

No wonder our motto is “Surprise yourself!” Ben & Florentine offers innovative breakfasts and a surprising brunch cocktail menu that twist conventions and bring forth fresh tastes and a new experience at every visit. Your favourite dish combined with our inviting décor: at Ben & Florentine, we always make your mornings surprising!

Why Franchisees Love Ben & Florentine

Ben & Florentine was founded in 2009 and joined MTY Food Group in 2018. Since then, the restaurant chain has grown to 65 restaurants in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba & Nova Scotia!

Great Working Hours

Operating a Ben & Florentine restaurant is a unique opportunity! Ben & Florentine operates from 6 AM to 3 PM, allowing franchisees and employees to enjoy the rest of their day.

The Best Brunches

We are committed to creating the best breakfast, brunch and lunch experience in all our restaurants.

High Quality Standards

From a hearty breakfast to a healthy lunch, all of our dishes meet our high standards of quality, freshness and innovation. All this in a brand-new, warm, welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere.

Established Restaurant Concept

Every Ben & Florentine franchisee benefits from an established restaurant concept and an experienced support team.

To Be the Best

Our goal is clear: to be the destination of choice for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Ben & Florentine Franchise?

Our development team will guide you through the financing process to ensure you’re set up for success.

Let’s discuss your perfect opportunity

$40k

Franchise Fee

$800k to $950k

Investment*

5.0%

Royalty Fee

3.0%

Advertising Fund Fee

Ben & Franchisees

While they are all united by a common passion for breakfast, Ben & Flo franchisees each have their own personality, embedded with the characteristics of their local community.
Recognized as one of the best breakfast businesses in the Canadian restaurant industry, they truly stand out for their dedication to bringing unique and delightful brunch experiences. Get to know those who orchestrate your favorite brunches!

At Ben & Florentine,
Success Is About

Proven methodology. Unequalled support. Quality business.

65 restaurants

17 years of continuous growth

$225,000 to $350,000

average cash investment

Close at 3PM

great working hours

Why Get on Board
with Ben & Florentine

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Our success is no surprise, because it was planned. We constantly listen to our customers, so we can continue to offer a surprising culinary experience that goes above and beyond expectations.

Ben & Florentine is one of the largest breakfast franchise brands in Canada, where we have grown to more than 60 locations. Since our founding, our commitment to providing a unique, flavourful and innovative experience at affordable prices has won us thousands of devoted customers, and our business model has given the entrepreneurs who partner with us the ability to realize their dreams of owning a breakfast restaurant.

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Our strengths

  • Exciting concept
  • Affordable investment
  • Turnkey operation
  • Continuous support system
  • Complete training
  • Grouping of purchases
  • Restricted hours of operation
  • An excellent quality of life
  • Superior marketing
  • Wide variety of foods
  • Surprising Brunch Cocktail menu available

What Our Franchisees Have to Say

“In my opinion, we are one step ahead of the competition in terms of product quality.”

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David

Québec Franchisee

“The team behind us is strong. They allow us to focus on our customers.”

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Benoit

Québec Franchisee

“Whenever we need an extra hand, they’re here to help and guide us.”

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Benoit

Québec Franchisee

Comprehensive, Ongoing Franchise Support

Be part of a network of independent business people who thrive under our franchise system.

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The Ben & Florentine franchise process has 8 easy steps. We’ll walk you through it from the beginning to your success!

  • Exchange of information
  • Application submission and qualification
  • Funding approval
  • Site selection and lease negotiation
  • Development of plans and specifications
  • Quotation, construction and ordering of equipment
  • Opening an account, setting up the restaurant
  • Training and opening of the restaurant

How will Ben & Florentine support me?
Our necessary tools for success. We’re here for you, every step of the way.

  • Pre-opening support
  • Purchasing
  • Marketing
  • Operations support
  • Business Intelligence tools

Check Our Feed

Get a taste of Ben & Florentine by viewing the official social media accounts.

Next Step: Interested in Owning a Ben & Florentine Franchise?

We have the perfect location for you.

Ben & Florentine Franchise FAQs

Yes. We have a team of designers and construction professionals to aid in the construction process.
Ben & Florentine is supported by most national banks in Canada. Ben & Florentine does not provide financing, but it can recommend financial institutions and guides you through the process. Ben & Florentine will be guiding you throughout this process so that you are able to achieve the desired outcome.
When you join Ben & Florentine, you’re part of a franchise with a plethora of advertising, business coaching and marketing support. Our team is built of experienced marketing experts prioritizing excellent brand visibility in each market.
Yes, it is possible to select your own location, although Ben & Florentine will need to approve of the site.
The Royalty fee for Ben & Florentine is 5% of the gross sales revenue. As for the Advertising Fund fee, it is 3%.
The owner/operator completes four weeks of theoretical and practical training, followed by two weeks of grand opening training and assistance.