Frutta Bowls
Food & Beverage
Join Frutta Bowls, a vibrant fast-casual brand serving fresh, customizable acai bowls, smoothies, toasts and snacks since 2016. With a flexible 900-1,200-square-foot footprint and a menu designed for dine-in, takeout and delivery, Frutta Bowls appeals to guests pursuing active, wellness-driven lifestyles. Franchise partners receive comprehensive development, training, technology, operations and marketing support.
Availability
Frutta Bowls is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise: Minimum Cash Required $350,000 Net Worth $750,000 Franchise Fee $35,000 Royalty Fee 6 Total Investment $329,000 - $514,750 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Home Based No Mobile Franchise No Military Discount Available Financing Not Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Headquarters St Petersburg, FL Total Units 34 Year Founded 2016 Franchising Since 2018
What does a Frutta Bowls Franchise Cost?
To open a Frutta Bowls franchise, prospective owners need a minimum of $350,000 in cash available (liquid capital) upfront. This amount is part of the estimated total initial investment required to start the franchise, which ranges from approximately $329,000 to $514,750. Qualified veterans may also be eligible for a 25% discount of the initial franchise fee discount off the initial franchise fee. *
Be Fresh. Be Healthy. Be Frutta.
Founded in Freehold, New Jersey, in 2016, Frutta Bowls is a fast-casual restaurant brand specializing in fresh, customizable acai bowls, superfood smoothies, savory toasts and better-for-you snacks. The brand expanded outside New Jersey in 2018, joined the WOWorks family in 2020 and introduced its first Saladworks and Frutta Bowls co-branded location in 2021.
Made for a Wellness-Driven Lifestyle
Frutta Bowls offers fresh, flavorful and highly customizable choices for guests pursuing healthy and active lifestyles. Its colorful menu features:
- Acai and superfood bowls
- Smoothies and refreshers
- Sweet and savory toasts
- Cold-brew coffee
- Protein bites and snacks
- Plant-based, vegan and gluten-free options
Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients that provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, the menu allows guests to choose chef-curated favorites or create meals that fit their tastes and dietary preferences.
Why Frutta Bowls?
Frutta Bowls combines an on-trend menu and uplifting guest experience with a streamlined restaurant model. Key benefits include:
- An established fast-casual brand founded in 2016
- A customizable menu with broad lifestyle and dietary appeal
- A smaller, flexible footprint of approximately 900 to 1,200 square feet
- A lower entry-cost opportunity compared with larger restaurant concepts
- Multiple ordering occasions, including dine-in, takeout and delivery
- Traditional and nontraditional development opportunities
- Co-branding potential within the WOWorks family
- Ongoing culinary innovation and limited-time menu offerings
Comprehensive Franchise Support
Franchise partners receive support throughout restaurant development, opening and ongoing operations, including:
- Development: Real estate, restaurant design and construction guidance
- Technology: Digital ordering, internal technical support, fully managed POS, managed network services and PCI compliance
- Operations and Training: WOW University, quality assurance, supply chain support, business planning and field coaching
- Marketing: Grand opening support, culinary innovation, digital marketing, social media, public relations and limited-time offer management
Our Ideal Franchise Partner
Frutta Bowls is seeking energetic, community-minded entrepreneurs who are passionate about wellness, hospitality and delivering an uplifting guest experience. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership and business skills, embrace established systems and operating standards, and are committed to developing their teams and representing the brand in their communities. Experienced restaurant operators and qualified multi-unit franchisees are encouraged to explore the opportunity.
