August 19, 2026 // Franchising.com // ABILENE, TX — The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for its first café in Abilene, Texas, at 2467 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601, bringing the Atlantaborn all-day breakfast and brunch brand to West Texas for the first time. The café will be the brand’s first in Texas outside the greater Houston area.
The café will occupy space at Allen Ridge, an approximately 30,000-square-foot dining, retail and entertainment development at the corner of E Ambler Avenue and N Judge Ely Boulevard, just off Interstate 20 and less than a mile from Abilene Christian University.
The café will be owned and operated by franchise partners Edward Ortiz, Samantha Ortiz and Edgar Ortiz. The Ortizes come to the brand as experienced franchise owners, already operating a couple of other franchise businesses — so they know what it takes to build one from the ground up. Flying Biscuit is the concept they wanted to bring home to Abilene.
“We wanted to bring something new to West Texas, and Abilene is home,” said Edward Ortiz, franchise partner. “What matters most is giving friends and families a place to sit a while. We want everyone who walks in to leave planning the next visit — and we’d like Abilene to claim this one as its brunch spot.”
An opening is targeted for the first quarter of 2027, with the date to be announced as buildout progresses.
Real estate representation for the property was provided by ARL Retail, the developer of Allen Ridge.
The Flying Biscuit Café is actively awarding franchise territories across Texas. To learn more, visit flyingbiscuitfranchising.com
Founded in Atlanta in 1993, The Flying Biscuit Café has grown into a beloved neighborhood staple, known for its all-day breakfast, cheerful service, and comfort food with a twist. The menu features bold, Southern-inspired takes on brunch favorites — from stuffed French toast and famous shrimp and grits to hearty omelets, vegan scrambles, burgers, and wraps. Many locations also offer a full bar with brunch-forward cocktails, including mimosa flights and the signature “Stage 5 Clinger” Bloody Mary.
Flying Biscuit serves tens of thousands of biscuits every week and proudly provides full-service catering for events of all sizes. The brand is expanding rapidly through strategic franchise partnerships, with 43 locations open and 12 in development across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and Missouri — and more on the way.
For more information, visit flyingbiscuit.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit flyingbiscuitfranchising.com.
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The Flying Biscuit Café is an eclectic neighborhood restaurant nationally recognized for its natural, hip cuisine and charming atmosphere.