Franchise
Own more than a business.Create experiences.
Join a hospitality-driven brand built around community and connection.
OUR STORY
Simply Cheese started with a simple belief: life's best moments happen when people gather.
We created a place where hospitality, education, and beautiful food come together to create unforgettable experiences.
Now, we're inviting you to be part of our story.
WHY THIS INDUSTRY
SPECIALTY FOOD GROWTH
The specialty and artisan food market represents a $30B+ industry driven by consumers seeking elevated food experiences, premium products, and meaningful ways to gather and celebrate.
EXPERIENCES
Consumers increasingly value experiences over transactions, creating demand for concepts that offer education, hospitality, and memorable moments people want to share.
CATERING
From corporate events and celebrations to social gatherings and gifting, catering and shared food experiences continue to grow across multiple customer segments.
SOCIAL SHARING
Visually driven experiences naturally encourage social sharing, helping create organic awareness, customer engagement, and ongoing brand visibility.
WHY OUR MODEL WORKS
SMALL FOOTPRINT
Our flexible footprint allows for thoughtfully designed spaces that can fit into a variety of desirable retail environments while maintaining the elevated Simply Cheese experience.
MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS
Create multiple avenues for revenue through retail sales, educational classes, catering, grazing tables, charcuterie boards, gifting, and seasonal offerings.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Through partnerships, classes, events, and local involvement, Simply Cheese becomes more than a store — it becomes a gathering place within the community.
GROWING INDUSTRY
The artisan cheese and specialty foods market represents a $30B+ industry driven by consumer interest in premium food experiences, gifting, and specialty products.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
SITE SELECTION
We help identify ideal markets and guide you through the site selection process to find a location that fits the Simply Cheese model and your community.
OPENING SUPPORT
From planning and setup to grand opening preparation, our team provides support and guidance throughout the launch process so you can open with confidence.
OPERATIONS TRAINING
Receive comprehensive training covering daily operations, product knowledge, customer experience, classes, catering, and the systems that help keep your business running smoothly.
MARKETING SUPPORT
Access launch support, social media guidance, promotional strategies, and proven marketing tools designed to help grow awareness and build local engagement.
ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
We believe great franchises are built on relationships. Our team remains a resource for continued support, collaboration, and growth long after opening day.
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
INVESTMENT RANGE
Simply Cheese offers a competitive investment range with strong return potential for qualified owners. The estimated initial investment ranges from $149,800 to $357,500, including the $25,000 franchise fee. Multi-unit development agreements are also available for owners interested in expanding into multiple markets.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Our efficient footprint is designed for flexibility in a variety of markets, with store sizes typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet.
REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES
The Simply Cheese model is built around multiple revenue streams, including retail, classes, catering, grazing tables, charcuterie boards, gift boxes, and seasonal offerings — opportunities that extend beyond the physical size of the store.
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Qualified owners may have the opportunity to pursue multi-unit development, allowing them to grow with Simply Cheese across additional communities and markets.
FRANCHISE FAQs
```WHAT MAKES SIMPLY CHEESE A UNIQUE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY?
Simply Cheese operates within the $30B+ specialty cheese industry, but what truly sets us apart is that we are far more than a cheese shop. We have built a hospitality-driven business centered around connection, education, experiences, and community. Our model combines artisan cheese, charcuterie, catering, classes, gifting, events, and partnerships into a brand that customers genuinely connect with. While many food concepts focus solely on transactions, Simply Cheese focuses on creating memorable experiences that bring people together and keep them coming back.
WHAT TYPES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DO SIMPLY CHEESE FRANCHISES OFFER?
Simply Cheese locations may offer:
- Artisan cheese
- Charcuterie boards and boxes
- Catering and grazing tables
- Wine and cheese classes
- Charcuterie workshops
- Specialty foods
- Home goods
- Charcuterie cart services
- Collaborative community events and partnerships
- And more
WHAT INSPIRED SIMPLY CHEESE TO FRANCHISE?
The specialty cheese industry is a thriving $30B+ market, and over the years we have been fortunate to build an incredible community of customers who have supported our growth. One of the questions we hear most often is, "When are you opening a location closer to me?" We've received requests from customers throughout Central Florida and beyond, including communities such as Lake Nona, Windermere, Winter Garden, and many others. Franchising allows us to bring the Simply Cheese experience to more communities while preserving the hospitality, education, and sense of connection that have been at the heart of our success from the beginning.
WHO WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR A SIMPLY CHEESE FRANCHISE?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, food experiences, customer service, community involvement, and creating welcoming spaces where people gather and connect. Successful franchise owners do not necessarily need to be cheese experts, but they should enjoy building relationships and delivering exceptional experiences.
IS FOOD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
Not at all. While experience in food, retail, or hospitality can certainly be helpful, we believe the most important qualities are a love of people, a passion for creating memorable experiences, and a desire to be involved in your community. Some of our best customers aren't cheese experts—they simply enjoy bringing people together. We provide training, support, and guidance along the way, so we're far more interested in finding the right people than finding someone who already knows everything about cheese.
HOW MUCH DOES A SIMPLY CHEESE FRANCHISE COST?
The estimated initial investment ranges from $149,800 to $357,500, including the $25,000 franchise fee. Actual costs may vary depending on factors such as location, lease terms, buildout requirements, and market conditions.
WHAT SIZE LOCATION IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED?
Simply Cheese locations are designed with an efficient footprint and typically range from approximately 1,000 to 1,500 square feet. This flexibility allows owners to pursue opportunities in a variety of retail environments and markets.
WHAT TRAINING AND SUPPORT DOES SIMPLY CHEESE PROVIDE?
Franchise owners receive guidance with site selection, opening preparation, operational systems, product knowledge, customer experience, classes, catering, marketing support, and ongoing business development. Our goal is to help franchise owners launch successfully and continue growing long after opening day.
ARE MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE?
Yes. Qualified franchise candidates may be eligible for multi-unit development opportunities, allowing them to grow with Simply Cheese across multiple communities and markets.