Flying Biscuit Café Signed Charlotte Franchise Deal
The breakfast chain plans to launch its first area location in Huntersville.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Dining Out
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Atlanta-based Flying Biscuit Café has signed a new franchise agreement to enter the Charlotte market. Franchisees David Mumby and Jimmy Mumby plan to open their initial location in Huntersville.
Why it matters
The move marks the expansion of the popular breakfast brand into a new regional territory as it scales its operations. The franchisees aim to establish a presence that grows to three total locations in the area over the next five years.
Flying Biscuit Café currently operates 44 locations with 12 more restaurants in active development. The new agreement covers the opening of three cafés in the Charlotte area within a five-year period.
The players
Flying Biscuit Café
This Atlanta-based breakfast and brunch chain specializes in Southern-style comfort food and southern biscuits.
David Mumby
He is one of the two franchisees who signed the agreement to bring the brand to the Charlotte market.
Jimmy Mumby
He is a partner in the franchise deal responsible for overseeing the brand's expansion into Huntersville.
The details
Franchisees David Mumby and Jimmy Mumby have initiated the site selection process for the brand's first North Carolina venture. The partners are also considering potential future expansion into Asheville.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The franchise agreement was officially announced.
Within five years: The franchisees expect to operate three total locations in the Charlotte area.
Culture Shift
This expansion reflects the ongoing shift toward specialized, regional breakfast concepts gaining traction in suburban markets. It follows a pattern set by the broader trend of post-pandemic growth in breakfast-focused franchise models across the South.
Residents in the Huntersville area can expect a new breakfast dining option once the franchise completes its site selection and build-out process. The expansion will increase local job opportunities and offer a new consumer choice for morning meals in the region.
The takeaway
The arrival of a new chain demonstrates the attractiveness of suburban North Carolina markets for established restaurant brands. Local diners should keep an eye on Huntersville for upcoming developments regarding the café's official grand opening.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fast Casual.
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