Frutta Bowls
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 25
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Frutta Bowls
Frutta Bowls is a thriving brand that is rapidly expanding in the superfood café industry. They specialize in offering a range of healthy options, including delicious bowls and refreshing smoothies that feature popular superfoods such as acai, pitaya, and kale. With a commitment to providing nutritious and delectable food, Frutta Bowls has become a go-to destination for health-conscious individuals looking for a quick and satisfying meal. The brand offers a comprehensive menu that caters to different dietary preferences and requirements. Whether you're in the mood for a vibrant acai bowl, a refreshing pitaya smoothie, or a nutrient-packed kale bowl, Frutta Bowls has something to satisfy every craving. In addition to their exceptional menu, Frutta Bowls also provides a variety of services, including catering for special events and a convenient online ordering option. Their loyalty program rewards customers for their continued support, and they have a mobile app that allows for easy access to their menu and online ordering. Join the Frutta Bowls community and indulge in their delicious and rejuvenating superfood creations today.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- First responder discount
twenty-five percent (25%) discount on the initial franchise fee
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
900 – 1,200 sq ft
- Development Agreement – Development Fee
$35k
- Veteran discount
25.0% off franchise fee — twenty-five percent (25%) discount of the initial franchise fee to active members and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, including a spouse or widow
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations25
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings4
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-7.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-7.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio4.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$510k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.