So, you’ve been thinking about owning a restaurant? Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being your own boss and owning your own business. Maybe you love the idea of building something for your community. Or maybe you’re simply ready to diversify your investments. Whatever brought you here, franchising is a big decision, and it’s one worth thinking through. Before you take the next step, ask yourself these four questions – they will help you understand if franchise ownership and running your own business is the right fit for you.
1. Am I Ready to Invest in Myself?
2. What Happens If I Don’t Have Restaurant Experience?
Here’s a question we hear a lot: “I have never worked in a restaurant before, is that a dealbreaker?” The answer is – no, not necessarily. You don’t need to know every detail of restaurant operations and business ownserhip on day one. Most franchise groups provide training and support so you can learn everything you need to know about running your business.
Scramblers has been in the restaurant business for more than 35 years perfecting the breakfast / brunch / lunch restaurant model, and that experience has helped shape the systems, processes, and top training provided to franchise owners. The goal isn’t to expect you to know everything before you start, it’s to give you the tools and knowledge to learn as you go. Being a great business owner isn’t about your prevouis work experience, it’s about being willing to learn, lead, and grow into the role. With Scramblers in your corner, you’ll have plenty of support along the way.
3. What Will I Learn Before I Open My Restaurant?
This is where things get exciting — because you’re not simply handed the keys and told, “good luck!” Scramblers provides a comprehensive, four-week training program for new franchisees and their unit managers at one of its corporate restaurants. You’ll get hands-on experience with operational procedures, systems, payroll, inventory control, and more. Scramblers also provides operations manuals, ongoing communication, marketing support, and access to its online training platform, Scramblers University. There’s also The Coop, Scramblers’ custom-built system designed to keep important information for hiring, operations, paperwork, and more in one place. The franchise support team helps throughout the process, from site selection and build-out to hiring, training, and getting ready to open the doors.
4. Can I See Myself Growing With Scramblers?
With Scramblers, the conversation goes beyond simply choosing a location. As you move through the franchising process, you’ll work with the team to determine a territory that fits your goals and establish a timeline that makes sense for you. While opening your first restaurant is a big milestone, it doesn’t necessarily have to be the end goal. Some entrepreneurs may be interested in growing their business, starting with one location, while others may have their sights set on growing into multi-unit ownership. Wherever you see yourself, the goal is to build a plan that works for your vision.
So, are you ready to join a team that is leading the breakfast franchises industry and bring home the bacon? Take the first step by getting in touch with our team and start the conversation. Let’s get to crackin!
kelly christian
Director of Franchising