Flying Biscuit Café Signs Franchisee to Open in Murfreesboro

Flying Biscuit Café has signed franchisee Paresh Patel to open the breakfast-and-lunch chain's first Murfreesboro café. The company says it has not picked a site or set an opening date yet.

Flying Biscuit Café is coming to Murfreesboro. Flying Biscuit Franchising says restaurant and retail operator Paresh Patel has signed a franchise agreement to open the brand's first café in the Murfreesboro and Rutherford County area. The company announced the agreement on Sept. 30, 2026.

There is no address or opening date yet. Flying Biscuit says site selection is underway and that it will share the location and opening date after the lease is signed. Hours and hiring details will also come after a site is secured.

When will Flying Biscuit open in Murfreesboro?

Flying Biscuit has not set an opening date. The company says the date will be announced after the lease is signed. Until a site is chosen, the café's exact location in Murfreesboro or Rutherford County is not known.

Who is the Murfreesboro franchisee?

Flying Biscuit says Paresh Patel has more than 10 years of experience running high-volume food service and convenience businesses, from gas stations to restaurants. The company also says he knows the Murfreesboro market. According to Flying Biscuit, Patel found the brand on social media before he tried the food.

"The food is what got me first — it is a step above what else is out there in breakfast and brunch," Patel said in the announcement. He said he wants Murfreesboro's café to be "the place families and friends pick on a Saturday morning."

The agreement covers one café. Flying Biscuit says Patel hopes to eventually own three locations as a multi-unit owner-operator.

What does Flying Biscuit serve?

Flying Biscuit serves breakfast and lunch only. The company says its cafés open early and close at 3 p.m. The Murfreesboro café will serve the full breakfast and lunch menu, which includes:

• Stuffed French toast
• Shrimp and grits
• Omelets
• Burgers and wraps
• Biscuits

Full-service catering will also be available.

How many Flying Biscuit locations are in Tennessee?

Murfreesboro is the newest of several Tennessee deals. According to Flying Biscuit:

• Tennessee's first café opened at Turkey Creek in Knoxville in May 2025. Owner-operator Chris Compton opened his second café in downtown Knoxville on Sept. 12.
• The father-and-daughter team of Larry and Courtney Bell has signed for the first café in the Tri-Cities.
• The brand signed its first Nashville agreement in September.

The chain was founded in Atlanta in 1993. It says it has 44 locations open and 12 in development across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Missouri.

"Tennessee has filled in quickly, and Murfreesboro is a good place for the next Flying Biscuit," said Andrew Scherzer, partner and director of franchise development for Flying Biscuit Franchising.

Where to get breakfast in Murfreesboro now

Until Flying Biscuit picks a site, OnlyInMurfreesboro's breakfast guide and brunch guide list local options for weekend mornings. The new restaurants guide tracks other openings, including Chinwag, which begins dinner service Oct. 22 on Medical Center Parkway. Coffee drinkers can also look ahead to the Starbucks holiday menu on Nov. 5 or check the coffee shop guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flying Biscuit Café coming to Murfreesboro?

Yes. Flying Biscuit Franchising says franchisee Paresh Patel has signed an agreement to open a Flying Biscuit Café in the Murfreesboro and Rutherford County area.

Where will the Murfreesboro Flying Biscuit be?

The site has not been announced. Flying Biscuit says site selection is underway and the address will be shared once the lease is signed.

When will Flying Biscuit open in Murfreesboro?

No opening date has been set. Flying Biscuit says the opening date, hours and hiring details will be announced after a site is secured.

What are Flying Biscuit's hours?

Flying Biscuit cafés serve breakfast and lunch only. The company says they open early and close at 3 p.m.

Does Flying Biscuit cater?

Yes. Flying Biscuit says the Murfreesboro café will offer full-service catering.

Sources: Flying Biscuit Franchising: "Flying Biscuit Café Is Coming to Murfreesboro, TN".

*Photo: Flying Biscuit Café.*