Scramblers is a family-owned breakfast and lunch franchise that originated in Ohio in 1989. Founded by Philip Buerk and his son Shain, the brand began franchising in 2005 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.
With over 35 years of experience, Scramblers has expanded to 26 locations across Ohio and Michigan and is actively seeking growth in additional states.
Scramblers specializes in daytime dining, offering a diverse menu that includes hearty breakfast favorites, lighter “Smart Starts” options, and signature dishes like Uncle Moose’s Manhandler Skillet.
The franchise operates exclusively during breakfast and lunch hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing franchisees with a balanced lifestyle and more family time.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Scramblers Brands Franchise Development, LLC provides extensive training to its franchisees. Here's a numbered breakdown of the training programs and support offered by the franchisor:
Scramblers Brands Franchise Development, LLC offers limited territory protection to its franchisees. Under the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee is granted the right to operate at a specific location, and generally, the franchisor agrees not to open or allow another Scramblers restaurant within a three-mile radius of the approved premises.
This area is defined as the “Protected Area,” and although the franchisee is not obligated to meet specific sales targets, they must demonstrate active efforts to develop the business within this region. Despite this limited protection, the franchisee is not granted an exclusive territory.
Scramblers reserves the right to operate or authorize the operation of locations within the Protected Area through various special channels, such as at college campuses, airports, grocery stores, and other special venues.
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