With 22.5% sales growth and 18.8% unit growth, the Florida-born breakfast and lunch franchise continues to gain momentum as it expands its footprint across the United States.
Orlando, FL (Restaurant News Release) Keke’s Breakfast Cafe has moved up 11 spots on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at No. 297. The Florida-born breakfast and lunch franchise reported 22.5% growth in global systemwide sales and 18.8% unit growth.
The Franchise Times Top 400 ranks the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. This year, the 400 largest franchise brands generated a combined $784.6 billion in sales, an increase of 4.3% over the previous year. Keke’s outpaced that industrywide growth rate, generating more than $135 million in global systemwide sales as its restaurant footprint expanded to 82 locations across seven states.
“Moving up 11 spots on the Franchise Times Top 400 is an exciting milestone for Keke’s and a reflection of the momentum we’re building across the system,” said Ardag Tachian, senior director of franchise development. “Our growth is being driven by a combination of strong consumer demand for breakfast and brunch, a differentiated operating model and franchise partners who believe in what makes Keke’s special. We’ve built a brand that delivers an exceptional guest experience while offering operators a compelling opportunity to grow in a category with tremendous potential.”
Founded in Florida in 2006, Keke’s has established itself as a popular destination for breakfast, brunch and lunch, offering a menu of freshly prepared pancakes, waffles, omelets, sandwiches and other classic favorites. The brand has continued to expand beyond its home state, with locations now operating in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Nevada, Texas, Colorado and California.
Keke’s daytime-only operating model is one of the things that sets the brand apart. Cafes are typically open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., allowing franchise owners to manage their restaurants within a single daily shift. Compared with concepts that operate across multiple dayparts, this approach can make staffing, scheduling and daily operations easier to manage.
The Franchise Times Top 400 is compiled through an extensive annual research process that evaluates franchise systems based primarily on global systemwide sales. The ranking incorporates company-reported data, franchise disclosure documents and other financial information to provide a comprehensive look at the performance of the largest franchise brands across the country.
“What makes Keke’s such an exciting franchise opportunity is that we’ve been able to pair the appeal of a beloved breakfast concept with a business model designed around operational simplicity,” Tachian said. “Our daytime-only hours, commitment to quality and growing national recognition give franchisees a strong foundation as they enter new markets. As we look ahead, our focus is on continuing to expand thoughtfully, supporting our franchise partners and bringing the Keke’s experience to even more communities.”
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About Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is a Florida-born restaurant chain specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites. Known for its freshly made meals, Keke’s offers a wide range of options, including pancakes, waffles, omelets and other classic dishes. With a commitment to high-quality ingredients and excellent customer service, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe provides a welcoming and relaxed dining experience for customers of all ages. The cafe currently operates in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Nevada, Texas, Colorado and California, with other locations in multiple U.S. states slated in the near future. For more information, please visit Kekes.com and follow Keke’s on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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