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Sunnyside Grill franchise

Own a breakfast restaurant that closes at 3pm.

Sunnyside Grill is looking for qualified entrepreneurs to bring Ontario's Best All-Day Breakfast® to new communities across Canada. One shift, seven days a week, 7am to 3pm, with a support team behind you from site search to opening day.

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Inside a Sunnyside Grill breakfast restaurant franchise
Since 2004Founded in Ontario by Ivy's grandson
14Sunnyside Grill restaurants in Ontario
7am to 3pmOne shift, seven days a week
1,500 to 2,500Square feet per restaurant

Why Sunnyside, why now

A breakfast brand built for owners.

Breakfast is the meal people refuse to skip. Sunnyside has been serving it in Ontario since 2004, and we still have plenty of room for new franchisees and multi-unit owners.

01

Breakfast keeps growing

The global breakfast food market was valued at $398.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $729.5 billion by 2030. People are choosing breakfast as the meal they won't miss.

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A system since 2004

Sunnyside's model has grown with industry trends for over 20 years: a focused menu, an open kitchen, owner-operated restaurants and a brand guests already know.

03

Support from day one

Our team helps with real estate and site selection, lease negotiation, construction, hiring, training, food innovation, operations, marketing and social media.

Our winning advantage

Work SMART, not hard.

The Sunnyside model in five letters.

S

Single shift

Seven days a week, 7am to 3pm. Simpler staffing and supervision, and shifts owners and staff actually want.

M

Menu

The freshest, tastiest recipes, from Grade AA eggs to Sunny's Bee Sting, plus a corporate chef to help you.

A

Advertising

Marketing campaigns, website, social media and public relations support.

R

Real estate

Site search, site analysis and lease negotiation with an experienced franchisor real estate broker.

T

Team

Operations built by professionals in franchising, restaurants, design, real estate, construction and training, with detailed how-to manuals.

The investment

Start-up costs at a glance.

See the full cost breakdown
$35,000Initial franchise fee
$5,000Training fee
$200K to $300KTotal estimated initial investment, retrofit (approx.)
$400K to $500KTotal estimated initial investment, new build (approx.)
4% / 2%Royalty / marketing fund
1,500 to 2,500Square feet

Estimates only. Full details, including what each figure covers, are on the start-up costs page and in the Sunnyside Grill franchise disclosure document.

Sunny’s Bee Sting at Sunnyside Grill

Our environment, food and concept

Cheerful, bright and sunny.

Guests chat with friends, watch their meal cooked in a fully open kitchen and feel at home, with just enough whimsy to add the touch Ivy imagined. Farm fresh Grade AA eggs and bacon, yogurt and granola, poached eggs hollandaise, and a lunch menu of salads, sandwiches and burgers.

Highest quality, freshest ingredients, home cooked feeling. Warm, fast and friendly service. Open kitchen, owner operated.

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FAQ

Questions people ask about owning a Sunnyside Grill franchise

How much does it cost to open a Sunnyside Grill franchise?
The total estimated initial investment is approximately $200K to $300K for a retrofit and $400K to $500K for a new build. The initial franchise fee is $35,000. See the full breakdown.
Do I need restaurant experience?
You need experience running a business or managing a restaurant, or an experienced operating partner. Our training program covers the kitchen, front of house, systems and marketing.
What hours does a Sunnyside Grill operate?
Sunnyside Grill restaurants run a single shift, seven days a week, from 7am to 3pm.
How long does it take to open?
A typical Sunnyside Grill takes approximately 90 days to build once construction starts.
Does Sunnyside Grill provide financing?
No, but we have a list of preferred lenders who are familiar with Sunnyside Grill.

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Free franchise guide

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The brand, the support, real estate criteria and the steps to ownership in one guide. A member of our franchise team will follow up to answer your questions.

If you are a service provider or real estate representative, please email [email protected].

Sunnyside Grill Franchising · 2 Jane Street, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M6S 4W3 · (416) 604-0650 · [email protected]

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. A franchise can only be sold through the franchise disclosure document.

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