What began as a surprise home meal has grown into Frenchie Daddy, a beloved Central Texas food-trailer business known for gourmet French toast and community support.
WACO, Texas — What began as a simple breakfast surprise between spouses has grown into a Central Texas food-trailer business centered on gourmet French toast and community support.
Paul and Rita Yevcak launched Frenchie Daddy French Toast in 2024 after a homemade meal sparked an idea they couldn’t ignore.
Rita Yevcak said the couple had not made French toast regularly after blending their family, but one morning, Paul Yevcak brought her a plate of cinnamon-raisin sourdough French toast topped with apple compote.
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“I brought my empty plate back out to him and I said, ‘We could sell this,’” Rita Yevcak said.
The couple started as a pop-up tent in June 2024 and later opened their trailer in March 2025. Since then, they have been serving sweet and savory French toast dishes at events and gatherings across Central Texas.
Paul Yevcak said cooking became an outlet for him during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he began experimenting with unique recipes and flavor combinations. The couple now uses bread custom-made by a local baker and frequently collaborates with other small businesses.
“We want to break the mold of Central Texas,” he said. “Show you can get a high-level, gourmet-style dish from a food trailer.”
Their branding — centered on a French bulldog theme — reflects Rita Yevcak’s background as a veterinary technician and her involvement in dog rescue. The couple even owns a French bulldog named Toast, which helped inspire the logo.
Customers often order creative dishes such as a Monte Cristo-style French toast sandwich and dessert bowls topped with house-made Boston cream and chocolate ganache. The trailer operates primarily as a to-go breakfast stop, with all meals cooked to order.
Beyond food, the Yevcaks say supporting the community is a major focus. They regularly work school events, donate portions of sales to local organizations and volunteer with area animal shelters.
“Small businesses are more personalized to the community,” Rita Yevcak said. “We want to give back whenever we can.”
The couple says their long-term goal is continued growth and recognition across the region.
“We just want to keep growing and keep getting the name out there,” Paul Yevcak said.
Be sure to follow them on social media or visit their website for daily updates on where they’ll be setting up shop in Central Texas!
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