
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge - Franchise
The Symposium Restaurants have been “Redefining the Cafe experience”™ since 1996: responding to change, adapting to consumer dining trends, and above all setting high standards in restaurant service, food and beverage offerings, and overall restaurant dining experience. Our competitive advantage begins with a foundation of successful restaurant franchises. This experience, along with the corporate infrastructure support, the benefits of solid operational systems, and enduring supplier partnerships, makes the Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge a successful and rewarding restaurant franchise opportunity. We continue to grow our successful cafes and restaurants - both corporately and by franchising- throughout the Ontario marketplace.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $300,000 - $375,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Total Investment: | $665,000 - $730,000 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Training: | Available |
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Veteran Discount: | Yes |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Franchising Since: | 1996 |
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What Does a Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $300,000- $375,000 in liquid capital to invest. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $665,000 - $730,000. They also offer a discount for veterans . *

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge is a unique, exciting, food service concept: an upscale, licensed, full service restaurant chain; with a restaurant menu that caters to a variety of meal categories (breakfast, brunch, burgers, and much more) and includes decadent desserts, European coffees and specialty beverages. Each location is open 7 days, from early morning to late evenings, and offers both indoor and outdoor dining on relaxing restaurant patios.
The Symposium Restaurants have been “Redefining the Cafe Experience”™ since 1996: responding to change, adapting to consumer dining trends, and above all setting high standards in restaurant service, food and beverage offerings, and overall restaurant dining experience.
Our competitive advantage begins with a foundation of successful restaurant franchises. This experience, along with the corporate infrastructure support, the benefits of solid operational systems, and enduring supplier partnerships, makes the Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge a successful and rewarding franchise opportunity.
We continue to grow our successful restaurants - both corporately and by franchising- throughout the Ontario marketplace.
Why Us?
- Award Winning Restaurant Concept
- Unique Restaurant Decor
- Our Proven Franchise System
- 3-Month Training Program
- Opening Team
- Transition Tutor - 10 Weeks In-Store Training and Support
- Adaptable Site Requirements
- Brand Strength & Versatility
- Adaptability
- Superior Quality
- Manuals & Operating Procedures
- Marketing
- Purchasing
Next Steps?
Interested in learning more? If you have a passion for making your guests feel totally welcome in your restaurant, a passion for food and entertainment, and the desire to succeed in your own business, this could be the franchise for you! Fill out the form today!
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Awards
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge has received the following awards and acknowledgements:
CFA - Grand Prize Winner - 2017 and 2018 Casual Dining; CFA Award 8 consecutive years
Availability
Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Canada
Interested parties should have at least $300,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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