O’Briens Irish Sandwich Café

For over 30 years, O’Briens Café has been a staple of Irish life — serving fresh, made-to-order food and barista-quality coffee in vibrant, welcoming cafés across the country. Known for our handcrafted sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and bagels, we offer a premium fast-casual experience backed by national brand loyalty.

With a wide network of trading stores and new opportunities available nationwide, this is your chance to take over a proven café or open a brand new site with the support of an award-winning franchise system.

The Opportunity

• Take over a trading, fully fitted café — turnkey locations available now.
• Open a new café in your local area with expert site and design support.
• Initial personal investment from €50,000.
• Multiple formats available: shopping centre kiosks, high street cafés, transport hub outlets.

Whether you’re a seasoned business operator or an ambitious first-time owner, we’ll help you make O’Briens your own.

Why Franchise with O’Briens

1. Proven National Brand: One of Ireland’s most recognised café names, with decades of loyal customers.
2. Handcrafted, Made-to-Order Food: Fresh ingredients, customisable menu, and strong repeat business.
3. Seasonal Innovation: Regular new campaigns and limited-time offers to drive engagement and footfall.
4. Dual Brand Potential: Many locations include Bagel Factory, offering a unique all-day menu.
5. Strong Franchise Performance: Existing restaurants turnover up to €30,000 per week.
6. Comprehensive Support: You’ll receive full operational, training, marketing and design assistance.
   

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for motivated, people-focused individuals who are passionate about great food and service. You might be:

• A retail or food operator seeking your own café
• A franchisee looking to diversify into the café sector
• An entrepreneur ready to join a trusted, growing brand

We’ll provide the training and systems — you bring the energy, commitment, and leadership.

What You’ll Get

• Expert site sourcing and commercial negotiation support
• Professional project management and store design guidance
• Recruitment, staff training and onboarding
• Preferred supplier relationships and buying power
• Dedicated seasonal marketing campaigns and local launch support
• Ongoing operations support and compliance systems
• Product innovation and national brand exposure

About O’Briens Café

Founded in Dublin in 1988, O’Briens introduced the first chain of made-to-order sandwich cafes to Ireland. We’ve grown into a nationwide café brand by staying true to what matters — fresh ingredients, great coffee, excellent service, and real food, prepared with care.

Today, we serve breakfast, lunch and coffee to millions of customers each year across high streets, shopping centres, and major transport hubs. Our stores combine quality, speed and community presence — making O’Briens a standout in the Irish café market.

The Next Step

Don't wait! Contact us today to explore available franchise opportunities. Simply fill out the below contact form to get in touch with a representative from the brand: