EST. 1952 · INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
Carry a Legacy Forward
Franchise Opportunities with Baker's Twin Kitchen
Family-owned since 1952. Inland Empire born. A legacy worth carrying forward.
Baker’s Twin Kitchen has grown by doing things the right way, not the fast way. Built on quality food, operational discipline, and genuine community connection, Baker’s has earned multi-generational loyalty across Southern California. We are now exploring franchise partnerships with experienced operators who want to bring the Baker’s Twin Kitchen concept to new communities across California, Nevada, Texas and Arizona.
70+
Years in Business
38
California Locations
10,000+
Team Members
OUR HERITAGE
Fresh for You Since '52
In 1952, Neal T. Baker opened a small hamburger stand in San Bernardino. What followed was thoughtful innovation.
- Home of America's first Twin Kitchen®, serving American and Mexican entrées side by side
- One of the earliest restaurant brands to introduce vegetarian menu options
- A family owned business that evolved alongside the Inland Empire, not away from it
Today, Baker’s operates 38 locations with more than 10,000 employees. Many of those team members have been with us for decades, a testament to the culture and systems behind the brand. This history is the foundation of how we operate today.
THE TWIN KITCHEN ADVANTAGE
Built for Real Markets
Running two concepts under one roof sounds complicated. In practice, it’s the opposite. Baker’s operational system has been refined around the Twin Kitchen model for decades, which means the training, the supply chain, and the kitchen flow; are all built for it. You’re not retrofitting a dual menu onto a single-concept operation. You’re stepping into a system that was designed this way from the start.
The commercial result is a wider net. More menu options across more dayparts means more reasons for customers to visit, and fewer reasons to go somewhere else.
- Dual-menu appeal across American and Mexican favorites
- Flexibility to meet regional and community dining habits
- Proven operational systems refined over seven decades
- Broad generational appeal, including early vegetarian adoption
No other regional QSR in the Southwest has maintained this dual-concept model for over 70 years. That’s a system you can operate.
A TRUE PARTNERSHIP
Who We're Looking For
Baker’s Twin Kitchen Franchising is designed for operators who value longevity over speed.
- Restaurant, retail, or multi-unit operational experience
- Long-term mindset with a 5-10+ year outlook
- Comfort operating within a defined brand system
- Willingness to train, collaborate, and stay actively involved
- Genuine respect for brand standards and community presence
We are not seeking passive ownership.
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We are seeking partners who want to steward a legacy
Not passive investors. Not growth-at-all-costs operators. Partners.
SUPPORT & COLLABORATION
You're Not Doing This Alone
Structured Onboarding & Training
Structured onboarding and training programs built on 70 years of operational experience.
Ongoing Collaboration
Direct access to Baker’s corporate team and a relationship-driven approach to franchise partner support.
Operational Guidance
Brand standards and operational systems designed for consistency and scale across every location.
CURRENT EXPANSION MARKETS
California · Nevada · Arizona · Texas
California, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas are home to the fastest-growing consumer demographic in the country. Hispanic Americans represent 39% of California’s population, 39% of Texas’s, and 31% of Arizona’s, with a collective spending power of $2.7 trillion and growing. The Twin Kitchen model was built for this reality decades before it became an industry talking point. A concept serving American and Mexican food with equal credibility doesn’t chase demographic trends. In markets where a significant share of customers grew up eating both, a single-concept competitor is already behind.
Baker’s has navigated recessions, shifting habits, and inflationary cycles without reinventing itself, because the model was never built around a moment. The QSR sector is projected to reach $24 billion globally by 2032. The Mexican restaurant segment is growing at 8.3% annually. Baker’s has been at the intersection of both since 1952.
We review every inquiry individually. If you’re operating in or considering a market in these states, we’d like to hear from you.
FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY
Tell Us About Yourself
Baker’s Twin Kitchen franchise opportunities are designed for experienced operators with the capital and commitment to build something lasting. Complete the form and we’ll be in touch within 3 to 5 business days.
- Minimum investment from $450,000
- Markets available in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas
- Every inquiry reviewed individually by Baker's leadership