Ben & Florentine — Top Breakfast Franchise Opportunity

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Franchise Ben & Florentine, the Ultimate Breakfast Experience!

No wonder our motto is Surprise yourself, Ben & Florentine offers innovative breakfasts and a surprising cocktail menu that twist conventions and bring forth new tastes as well as 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, we’ve grown to 65 restaurants in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba & Nova Scotia!

Great Working Hours

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

The Best Brunches

We are committed to create and deliver the best breakfast and lunch experience in all our restaurants.

High Quality Standards

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

Established Restaurant Concept

Our franchisees benefit from a fully 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%

Royalties

3.0%

Advertising Fund Fee

* Cost may vary from market to market.

Ben & Franchisees

While they are all united by a common passion for breakfasts, Ben & Flo franchisees each have their own personality that is embedded, with the characteristics of their local community.
Recognized as one of the best breakfast businesses in Canada, 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

14 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

Man smiling while holding two waffles, one in each hand, with a kitchen backdrop.

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 provided entrepreneurs with 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.”

David

Québec Franchisee

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

Benoit

Québec Franchisee

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

Benoit

Québec Franchisee

A Comprehensive Franchise Support

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

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The Ben & Florentine 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
Group photo of a restaurant staff in black shirts standing in front of a colorful wall with menu items, smiling and posing together.

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

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

We have the perfect location for you.

Questions About Franchising?

Yes. We have a team of designers and construction professionals to aid in the construction process.
Ben & Florentine is supported by the most national banks in Canada. Ben & Florentine does not provide financial assistance although can recommend certain financial institutions to partner with. 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%.
Ben & Florentine ensures our franchisees have the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary to successfully operate their restaurant. · The owner/operator follows four (4) weeks of training (Theoretical and Practical) · Grand opening training and assistance for two (2) weeks