Kobe and Nishinomiya-Based Cafe Brand Expands Nationally with Three Brands Simultaneously, Launching a New Food & Beverage Partnership Program for Commercial Facilities, Stations, and Regional Cities

Yorkys Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Yosuke Itakura) has launched nationwide recruitment for franchise partners across its three brands: brunch cafe 'YORKYS BRUNCH,' specialty crepe shop 'YORKYS Creperie,' and fresh donut brand 'PIECE OF BAKE.'

From compact dessert concepts starting at 5 tsubo, to large-scale brunch cafes aiming to become local landmarks, and hybrid stores combining multiple brands in one location.

The company will share its expertise cultivated through company-operated stores in product development, store design, commercial facility placements, and promotional/SNS operations with franchise partners nationwide.

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Applications are accepted even if property or location has not been decided

This recruitment is not for franchisees who simply display the brand name.

We are seeking partners who will collaborate with us to select the right brand for their region and property, and grow the brand together with headquarters—covering product development, store design, commercial facility placements, promotions, and SNS operations.

We offer franchise models tailored to investment scale and location—from small dessert concepts starting at 5 tsubo, to large brunch cafes aiming to become regional landmarks, and hybrid stores combining multiple brands in one property.

To the commercial facility in your town

Since founding 'YORKYS BRUNCH' in 2014 in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture (Sukafu area), Yorkys Entertainment Inc. has focused on brand development and store operations through company-operated stores.

To date, the company has expanded to commercial facilities and station-front locations in Kansai, Tokai, and Kanto regions, including Hankyu Sanbangai, Umekita Green Place, Kopis Kichijoji, and Mitsui Outlet Park Marinepia Kobe.

Opening in commercial facilities requires more than just appealing products—it demands proven operations, solid business plans, trust with facility managers, continuous product innovation, and stable store operations.

Leveraging the network and know-how developed through years of operating company stores with commercial facilities, department stores, and station buildings, we provide the following support to franchise partners:

Support for commercial facility openings from property search

Introduction of potential properties

Brand proposals to commercial facilities, department stores, and station buildings

Negotiation support with facility managers

Assistance in creating business and sales forecasts

Preparation of documents required for facility reviews

Recommendations of suitable brands and formats based on available space

Schedule management up to opening

Even for commercial facilities that are difficult for franchisees to access independently, we aim to achieve openings together with headquarters.

*Note: Each commercial facility conducts its own review process. Our support does not guarantee acceptance into specific facilities.

Hankyu Sanbangai

Mitsui Outlet Park Marinepia Kobe

Umekita Green Place

Pop-up store (JR Nagoya Takashimaya)

Not just one brand—choose the right brand for your location

YORKYS Creperie

Starting at 5 tsubo | Individuals & Corporations | Commercial facilities, station-front, street-side

PIECE OF BAKE

Starting at 5 tsubo | Takeout, street-side, retail | Commercial facilities, station buildings, street-side

YORKYS BRUNCH

Starting at 30 tsubo | Corporations (primarily) | Large cafes, commercial facilities, street-side

The franchise recruitment now open is for three distinct brands with different store sizes and purposes.

Whether you want to start with a small store, launch a takeout concept in a commercial facility, or operate a large-scale cafe as a regional hub, you can select a store model that fits your budget, property, and local market.

[YORKYS Creperie]

A specialty crepe brand serving freshly baked crepes.

Well-suited for high takeout-demand locations such as commercial facilities, station buildings, underground malls, station-front areas, and street-side stores. Stores can be established in compact spaces of approximately 5 tsubo.

Caters broadly—from individual entrepreneurs to corporate new ventures and existing food businesses introducing new formats.

Main store models:

- Small stores within commercial facilities

- Station buildings and underground malls

- Street-side stores in station-front or busy districts

- Takeout-focused stores

Recommended property size: Starting at 5 tsubo

Eligible applicants: Individuals and corporations

[PIECE OF BAKE]

A dessert brand featuring fresh donuts, French crullers, baked goods, and confections.

Product lineup targets not only daily snacks but also gifts, souvenirs, and corporate treats.

Ideal for retail spaces in commercial facilities, department stores, station buildings, and station-front locations with high takeout demand. Stores can be established from approximately 5 tsubo.

Main store models:

- Retail stores within commercial facilities

- Department stores and station buildings

- Takeout stores in station-front areas

- Locations with high demand for gifts and souvenirs

Recommended property size: Starting at 5 tsubo

Eligible applicants: Corporations and sole proprietors

*Pre-approval required regarding operational structure.

[YORKYS BRUNCH]

A lifestyle-oriented cafe brand originating from Kobe and Nishinomiya, centered on pancakes, brunch, and cafe menus.

Designed to attract multiple customer purposes—dining, cafe visits, family outings, dates, and girls' gatherings—with the goal of becoming a regional hub.

Suitable for medium to large properties such as station-front areas, commercial facilities, suburban centers, and roadside locations.

Main store models:

- Large brunch cafes

- Restaurants within commercial facilities

- Large street-side stores in station-front areas

- Roadside stores

- Community-focused cafes

Recommended property size: Starting at 30 tsubo

Eligible applicants: Primarily corporations

Brand

Minimum Size

Main Store Models

Eligible Applicants

Franchise Fee

YORKYS Creperie

5 tsubo+

Small crepe shop, takeout

Individuals & Corporations

3 million JPY

PIECE OF BAKE

5 tsubo+

Fresh donuts, baked goods, retail

Corporations & Sole Proprietors

3.5 million JPY

YORKYS BRUNCH

30 tsubo+

Brunch cafe, large store

Primarily Corporations

4 million JPY

'Hybrid Store Model': Operate multiple brands in one location

Yorkys Entertainment Inc. supports not only single-brand stores but also hybrid store formats combining multiple brands.

Hybrid stores create multiple customer visit purposes within one location.

For example, customers visiting for crepes may purchase donuts as souvenirs, or brunch customers may take away crepes and baked goods—aiming to increase average transaction value and purchase opportunities through brand synergy.

Available hybrid models:

- YORKYS Creperie / PIECE OF BAKE

- YORKYS BRUNCH / YORKYS Creperie

- YORKYS BRUNCH / PIECE OF BAKE

- YORKYS BRUNCH / YORKYS Creperie / PIECE OF BAKE

Franchise fees for hybrid stores are designed as discounted packages compared to the total cost of joining each brand individually.