Scramblers
Food & Beverage · Full Service Restaurants
Description
What is Scramblers?
The restaurant is renowned for its extensive menu featuring signature dishes like eggs benedict variations, creative omelets, and their famous fluffy pancakes. Guests particularly rave about their thick-cut bacon, house-made hollandaise sauce, and specialty coffee selections. The menu caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian options and healthy alternatives.
What sets Scramblers apart is their commitment to both food quality and customer service. The franchise maintains a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with clean, welcoming environments and attentive staff who often know regular customers by name. Their efficient kitchen operations ensure quick service without compromising food quality, making it perfect for both leisure dining and business breakfasts.
Franchise owners benefit from a proven business model that emphasizes fresh ingredients, consistent quality, and strong community connections. The brand's focus on the breakfast and lunch segments allows for favorable operating hours, typically closing by mid-afternoon, providing owners with a better work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant concepts.
With a strong presence in the Midwest and a loyal customer base, Scramblers continues to grow its reputation as a premium breakfast destination that combines the comfort of home-style cooking with professional service standards.
- Lower investment than sector average
- 33-year proven track record
- Premium breakfast positioning drives loyalty
- Efficient operating hours maximize profits
Location Analysis
Where Scramblers wins
The franchise's market positioning appears strongest in suburban areas and mid-sized cities, where it can leverage local breakfast and brunch dining preferences. Current geographic distribution indicates potential for significant expansion, particularly in underserved markets between existing locations. The successful Ohio model could be replicated in similar Midwest and Southeast markets with comparable demographics and dining habits.
Ideal locations for new franchises should target areas with median household incomes above $50,000, strong morning commuter traffic, and proximity to residential neighborhoods and business districts. The strong concentration of successful units in Ohio provides a blueprint for expansion: suburban locations with good visibility, ample parking, and demographics supporting regular breakfast/lunch dining. Primary growth opportunities exist in filling out existing markets and expanding into contiguous states with similar demographic profiles.
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Scramblers
With 27 units operating since 1989, Scramblers demonstrates operational longevity but maintains a relatively small footprint compared to major breakfast chains. This boutique system size may offer greater franchisor attention and flexibility, though it limits brand recognition and purchasing power advantages. The reported gross revenue of $968,339 falls below the sub-sector average of $1.60M, which may reflect the system's regional presence or operational scale.
The ideal investor profile includes restaurant experience or strong operational management background, given the labor-intensive nature of breakfast service. Liquid capital requirements likely range $200,000-$300,000 with total net worth expectations of $500,000-$750,000. The breakfast segment offers predictable daypart operations with typically earlier closing times than dinner-focused concepts.
Key considerations include limited brand recognition, smaller system infrastructure, and competitive breakfast market dynamics. Prospective franchisees should thoroughly review the FDD and conduct comprehensive due diligence, particularly regarding territory rights and system growth plans." "brand_bragging_rights": [ "35+ years breakfast expertise", "Hand-cracked eggs, fresh ingredients daily", "Lower investment than sector average", "Established loyal customer following", "Proven breakfast-focused business model", "Growing eastern US presence
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $450,000 to $860,000. The midpoint $655,000 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Scramblers has an average gross revenue of $968K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)
Growth over time
Franchise footprint
2022 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Scramblers's 2022 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Scramblers franchise typically ranges between $450,000.00 and $860,000.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.
Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2022. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.
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