Scramblers
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 14
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Scramblers
Scramblers Restaurants is a vibrant dining brand specializing in breakfast and lunch, dedicated to delivering a fresh start to your day. With a diverse menu featuring seasonal sensations, Scramblers offers an array of delectable dishes crafted to please every palate. Patrons can enjoy classic breakfast items, hearty lunch options, and delightful cocktails, making it a perfect spot for any meal. In addition to in-house dining, Scramblers provides convenient online ordering, catering services, and delivery through DoorDash, ensuring guests can enjoy their favorite meals anywhere. The brand also champions community engagement with programs like gift cards and franchise opportunities, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to become part of the Scramblers family. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or planning a gathering, Scramblers is committed to excellence in both food and service, making every visit a memorable experience. Embrace the essence of community dining at Scramblers—where every meal is crafted with care.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Employee discount
$10,000 discount from the $40,000 initial franchise fee for your first franchise
- Reduced fee if operating 4+ restaurants
Initial franchise fee is $30,000 if you are operating 4 or more Scramblers restaurants and in compliance
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
3,500 sq ft
- Development Agreement
$20k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations14
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate7.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR3.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$822k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open135 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate4.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.