Flying Biscuit Café Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement for Two Cafés in Palm Beach County, Fla.

The agreement gives Thomas development rights for two cafés in Palm Beach County, allowing him to build out a single trade area rather than scattered locations. Thomas is new to the Flying Biscuit system and came through the brand’s standard process, including a Discovery Day at the company’s Atlanta headquarters. The deal brings the brand to 43 cafés open and 13 in development.

Thomas said he chose Palm Beach County for a trade area that mixes young professionals, families and retirees, and for weather that keeps patio seating in play most of the year.

“This community seems to like going out to breakfast/brunch almost as much as I do. The Flying Biscuit Café is doing it better than anyone out there and I’m excited to share this concept with my neighbors,” said Matt Thomas, who will own and operate the two cafés.

Thomas opened his first sandwich-franchise restaurant in Chicago in 2005 with two partners, running operations himself while a partner handled the books. The group expanded into South Florida two years later and reached a peak of 12 locations there, plus the original Chicago store.

Thomas returned to franchising with a focus on breakfast concepts. A frequent breakfast diner with his family, he was drawn to Flying Biscuit for its broad, all-day menu.

“Matt brings significant restaurant and business experience to Flying Biscuit Café, having< previously owned and operated more than 10 sandwich-franchise locations. His experience as a multi-unit franchisee gives him a strong understanding of restaurant operations, team leadership and what it takes to run and grow a business,” said Andrew Scherzer, partner and director of franchise development for Flying Biscuit Franchising. “We’re glad to have Matt in the system and looking forward to getting started on his two locations in Palm Beach County.”

Flying Biscuit Franchising provides information on available markets and the steps to a franchise agreement. This can be reviewed at flyingbiscuitfranchising.com, or a conversation with the franchise development team can be started there.