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Friend of a Farmer

Friend of a Farmer restaurant has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement with a reputation for seasonally fresh and local ingredients. Guests are provided with a warm familiar feeling found only in the countryside.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$100,000
Net worth required
$500,000
Investment
$399,830 - $1,081,680
Franchise fee
$37,500
Royalty
6.0%
Offers Financing
Yes
Units in operation
1
Founded
1986
Franchising Since
2019

Friend of a Farmer

About Us

Since 1986 Friend of a Farmer has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement. We’ve created a reputation for seasonally fresh and local ingredients within an atmosphere unlike anything else in New York City.

Now you can benefit from our 35-year track record of success by joining our franchise family and owning a Friend of a Farmer franchise. Our proven business model and franchise system will allow you to bring our fresh, innovative, farm to table concept to your neighborhood.

Select markets are available in the New York Tri-State area.

Our Benefits

At Friend of a Farmer, you are never alone. As a Friend of a Farmer franchise owner, you'll benefit from these distinct competitive advantages:

  • Friend of a Farmer is an established, recognized brand. A pioneer in the Farm to Table segment.

  • Prototype design with standardized Leasehold, Equipment and Furniture package.
  • Professional Site selection guidance
  • Standardized menu and systems engineered to maximize guest experience and profitability.
  • Collective buying power. Standard "order guide" developed to optimize savings
  • Standardized financial and accounting systems developed for simple reporting and monitoring key business indicators
  • Supervision and consulting readily available - on site visits by Friend of a Farmer Business consultant to help you stay on track.
  • System Wide and local advertising programs - Comprehensive programs professionally designed for maximum results.
  • Uniform packaging that is branded and efficient. Developed to protect the quality of Friend of a Farmer food on delivery and takeout orders.
  • Ongoing research and development - new products, LTO's and special that increase guest frequency of visit. 

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FAQs

  • Restaurant franchise that pioneered the farm-to-table movement
  • Guests enjoy locally produced, seasonally fresh menus with passion and creativity

  • Customers pay for dine-in, takeout, or delivery

  • Management experience a must
  • Those who are passionate about food, community, and farm to table

  • Oversee daily operations of the restaurant
  • Provide outstanding guest service
  • Develop your restaurant team

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