ProteinHouse
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 13
- Avg unit volume
- $1.7M
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
Average Gross Sales of Franchisee-Owned Cafés for Fiscal Year 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About ProteinHouse
PROTEINHOUSE is a brand founded in 2012 by Larissa Reis with the aim of providing fast, healthy food options to those living a fitness and health conscious lifestyle. In a world saturated with profit-focused fast food establishments, PROTEINHOUSE stands out by offering delicious, nutrient-dense meals made fresh to cater to individual needs. Whether you're on-the-go and need a quick meal, have some downtime and prefer to dine in, or you're an athlete seeking optimal fuel, PROTEINHOUSE has you covered. They offer a menu designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as well as a build your own option. Using only the finest and most unique selection of ingredients, each meal is prepared with care and presented beautifully. From protein shakes to vegan dishes, PROTEINHOUSE prides itself on making the best creations. With a commitment to providing an inviting and modern atmosphere, along with superior, healthy food served by a friendly staff, every aspect of your experience at PROTEINHOUSE is designed to be the best. So whether it's morning, noon, or night, PROTEINHOUSE is the perfect place for any occasion.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,400 – 2,400 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
$30k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations13
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate18.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR20.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.7M
Average Gross Sales of Franchisee-Owned Cafés for Fiscal Year 2024
- 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$675k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open180 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate4.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio2.5×
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
Showing 13 of 16 mapped locations
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.