Roti Modern Mediterranean
Food & Beverage
Rōti Modern Mediterranean is a fast-casual franchise serving fresh, customizable Eastern Mediterranean bowls, salads and wraps. Founded in Chicago in 2007 and backed by Edible Brands, Rōti combines health-forward menu offerings with streamlined operations and flexible restaurant formats. Franchisees benefit from comprehensive training, operational support, and the opportunity to grow with an innovative brand in the expanding Mediterranean dining category.
Availability
Roti Modern Mediterranean 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 $250,000 Net Worth $500,000 Franchise Fee $35,000 Royalty Fee 6% Total Investment $509,800 - $869,200 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Home Based No Mobile Franchise No Military Discount Not Available Financing Not Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Year Founded 2007 Franchising Since 2025
What does a Roti Modern Mediterranean Franchise Cost?
To open a Roti Modern Mediterranean franchise, prospective owners need a minimum of $250,000 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 $509,800 to $869,200. Qualified veterans may also be eligible for a discount off the initial franchise fee. *
Industry Snapshot
The U.S. Mediterranean restaurant category continues to grow as guests seek fresh, bold, customizable flavors.
Fast-casual demand increasingly favors health-forward, made-to-order concepts over traditional quick-service restaurant fare.
Our Story
Founded in 2007 in Chicago, Rōti built its reputation on a fully customizable menu of fresh Eastern Mediterranean bowls, salads and wraps.
Rōti operates 22 corporate-owned locations.
Acquired by Edible Brands in early 2025, Rōti officially launched a national single- and multi-unit franchising program later that year.
The brand continues to innovate with non-traditional formats, including its first delivery-only ghost kitchen, which opened in Smyrna, Georgia, in January 2026.
Why Rōti
- Backed by Edible Brands, a global franchising leader with more than 600 franchised units worldwide.
- A differentiated, health-forward concept designed to complement existing franchise portfolios.
- Streamlined kitchen design built for speed, easy customization, and consistent execution.
- Flexible real estate formats, including traditional dine-in locations, non-traditional venues, and delivery-only kitchens.
Ideal Franchise Candidate
- Restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit operational experience is preferred.
- Open to both single-unit owner-operators and experienced multi-unit or multi-brand operators.
- Passionate about great food, community, and Rōti's health-forward mission.
- Growth-minded and eager to build within an expanding category.
Training & Support
Franchisees receive ongoing guidance across training, operations, marketing, real estate, and supply chain, supported by Edible Brands' established franchising infrastructure.
