Elmer's Restaurants
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own a Beloved Family Restaurant
Serve scratch-made comfort food and build a thriving business in your community.
Brand overview
Founded in 1960 in Portland, Oregon, Elmer's began as a breakfast-focused pancake house built on a famous buttermilk recipe. Today, the brand has evolved into a full family dining destination serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on home-style cooking and scratch-made favorites. Owners can operate a traditional Elmer's Pancake and Steakhouse or a smaller, in-line Egg N' Joe concept focused on breakfast and lunch. Locally owned and operated, each restaurant continues to honor the founding family values by delivering seasonally fresh entrées and premium comfort dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Elmer's Restaurants
Built on a simple mission to Delight Our Guests, franchisees benefit from a proven model centered on quality food and gracious service. The menu features ample portions of traditional favorites and seasonal entrées, earning numerous local Best Breakfast awards and national recognition for taste, value, and service. Elmer's was named to FSR Magazine's Future 50 list of fastest-growing restaurant concepts. The franchise also emphasizes deep community involvement, having raised over 1.1 million dollars for local efforts since 2011.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$1,420,450–$4,295,425
Cash Required
$1,290,000
Net worth
$1,000,000
Franchise fee
$40,000
Real estate required
Not Specified
Training & support
A dedicated field support team provides regular ongoing assistance, sharing information and serving as a resource to keep the business running smoothly. Periodic visits from Field Consultants and the Head Chef help franchisees maintain brand standards and best practices. An Annual Conference and regular business meetings keep owners up to date on plans for success. Franchisees also receive comprehensive support with menu development, recipes, advertising, and marketing.
Ideal candidate
The ideal franchisee is someone who shares the brand's commitment to delighting guests and genuinely cares about participating in and giving back to their local community. Owners should have a passion for hospitality and a dedication to serving high-quality, scratch-made meals.
Bring a tradition of scratch-made comfort food to your community. Submit your information today to learn more about franchise ownership opportunities with Elmer's Restaurants.