From 1 to 5 locations: 44Brekkie kept its growth rolling with Wolt Capital

In the early days, 44Brekkie opened as a classic breakfast spot: avocado toast, Eggs Benedict, the works. But when Berlin entered its second COVID lockdown, daily life changed. People walked outside, met at a distance, and wanted food they could eat on the move.

And let's be honest, no one wants scrambled eggs in a takeaway box.

Instead, the 44Brekkie team created a soft, warm egg-drop sandwich that travels well and feels like a small win on a busy day.

The concept took off almost immediately.

“It was the best thing we ever did,” said co-founder Gonca Sapci. “We had queues forming at our place, we needed to grow quickly and sustainably.”

That one decision reset the business. Demand rose. Queues formed at the original site, but many guests now worked from home and couldn’t wait. Delivery became the practical answer for those customers.

“People started asking for delivery all over the city … remote workers didn’t want to wait 30 minutes … delivery filled that gap perfectly.”

At the start, 44Brekkie used more than one delivery platform. As orders grew, they switched to working exclusively with Wolt. That made operations simpler and, in their words, improved their numbers. With their in-app restaurant in place, more neighborhoods discovered 44Brekkie and loved it.

That steady demand and success inspired them to expand and open new locations across the city.

Smart, flexible capital access through Wolt Capital

Opening new locations, investing in equipment, and hiring staff required financial resources fast.

That’s when the team discovered Wolt Capital. The funding offer appeared right where they already work: inside their Wolt Merchant Portal. It was quick to review and, most important, repayments would track actual sales. That matched the rhythm of the business and felt workable.

The team reviewed the terms, accepted them, and got back to work.

The result: A stronger, scalable brunch brand

With merchant cash advances from Wolt Capital, 44Brekkie was able to accelerate the rollout of new stores without delaying expansion plans or stretching operational budgets.

“Without that support, we would’ve had to delay openings,” they shared. “It helped us keep momentum and survive during a critical growth phase.”

From the first site in 2020 to a second the year after and now four locations, flexible funding helped bridge timing gaps so the plan didn’t stall.

“We didn’t even realize how fast we were growing,” they said. “It felt like every year, a new store, and we were funding the next project with the success of the last one.”

Their next goal? Stepping back from the kitchen to focus on strategy, partnerships, and bringing the 44Brekkie experience to even more corners of Europe.

With strong sales, a steady cash flow model, and the support from Wolt Capital, the future looks just as bold and satisfying as their signature egg drop.

Their advice for fellow business owners

Looking back, the team says that growth didn’t come from doing everything alone, it came from knowing when to ask for support.

“You don’t have to do everything yourself,” said co-founder Gonca Sapci. “Having access to capital can make it easier to follow through on a growth plan.”

They encourage other merchants to think of Wolt Capital as a strategic tool for smart, well-timed growth. “Have a clear plan,” Gonca advises. “Know what you want the funding to do for your business. Then go for it.”