Cafe business, Shingle Inn, has entered the franchising world with the introduction of the brand's first franchised stores and more to come, according to director, Andrew Bellchambers.

January saw the creation of four Shingle Inn franchises, two of which are new stores located at Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre and Caloundra, and two being converted from company owned stores at Robina Town Centre and Garden City.

"We're very excited to have two new cafes open, as well as the handover of two of our company stores," Bellchambers said. "All of our franchisees are genuinely passionate about Shingle Inn and so excited to be our first franchisees."

Bellchambers, whose family is one of two families to have ever owned the business in its 73 year history, announced his intention to franchise the brand with his brother, Peter, in 2008.

The opening of the two new Shingle Inn cafes takes the total number of outlets into double digits. The company aims to double in size this year, with an additional 10 cafes planned.