Food & Beverage

Overview

16 Handles is a self-serve frozen yogurt and dessert chain, founded in 2008 in New York City by Solomon Choi. It was the city's first self-serve frozen dessert shop, offering a rotating selection of 16 flavors of frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet, and other treats, alongside an array of over 50 toppings. The brand has since expanded across the East Coast and is known for its community engagement, eco- conscious initiatives, and flexible franchise model. In 2022, 16 Handles was acquired by Neil Hershman, a former franchisee who has ambitious plans for national and international expansion. Hershman, alongside Chief Creative Officer Danny Duncan, a popular YouTuber, aims to grow the brand by targeting younger demographics and expanding its geographic reach.

History

Founded by Solomon Choi, 16 Handles started as an innovative self-serve concept that quickly became popular in New York City. Choi’s idea was to create an experiential and inclusive dessert brand, allowing customers to personalize their frozen yogurt treats. In 2022, the brand was taken over by Hershman, the company's largest franchisee, marking a new chapter for the company focused on aggressive expansion.

Investment Breakdown

Opening a 16 Handles franchise requires an initial investment ranging between $228,250 and $671,000. The franchise fee for the first location is $30,000. Franchisees can operate locations of various sizes, typically ranging from 350 to 1,500 square feet, with an average unit volume (AUV) of $734,451. This positions 16 Handles as one of the leading brands in the frozen yogurt segment.

Industry Snapshot

16 Handles operates within the frozen yogurt and dessert industry, a market that has faced fluctuations but continues to appeal to consumers with customizable, health-conscious options. The frozen yogurt sector saw significant growth in the early 2000s and, despite increased competition, remains a strong player, especially with eco-conscious brands like 16 Handles. The company's commitment to biodegradable packaging and community involvement has made it a standout in the industry.

A trendy eatery serving chicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken, French fries, milkshakes

Drive-thru coffee concept serving premium coffee via a fun drive thru experience

7 Leaves® Cafés are quick service coffee and tea based drink Cafés.

Root beer, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sides, ice cream

Sushi and asian fusion

Frozen custard franchise

Supermarket based sushi bars

Fast-casual restaurants that offer freshly prepared ramen

A fast-casual restaurant that makes poke bowls

Operate a fast-casual restaurant offering fried chicken, sandwiches, tenders, and wings made from fresh, never frozen, all natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Halal chicken.

An upscale retail gelato and sorbet store

Seafood boil restaurants

Cafe-style restaurants (each, a “Cafe”) featuring specialty breakfast, brunch and lunch items consisting of egg and omelet dishes, gourmet waffles, pancakes and French toast, salads, sandwiches, and beverages

A restaurant featuring “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, sandwiches, salads, wine, and craft beers

A flexible fast casual pizza franchise with a community focus

Grocery store specializing in South Asian, West Indian, & Middle Eastern products

A box lunch delivery and catering business

Casual dining restaurant with a full service bar

Sandwiches, fries, shakes

Sports bar and grille

Fast-casual restaurant that features Buffalo-style chicken wings

Aurelio's Is Pizza restaurant, engaging in the retail sale of pizza, pastas, sandwiches, and liquid refreshments.

A business offering a mixture of Mexican and American cultures, serving unique dessert items.

Healthy eats with meal prep + catering

New York bagels and bakery items

A classic neighborhood NY style bagel shop, cofee

Shaved ice, fruit smoothies

Fast-casual Mexican food

etnamese dessert drinks and coffee drinks, boba tea, fruit tea, smoothies

Restaurant and bar with American grub, martinis, and microbrews

Southwestern cuisine specializing in burritos, quesadillas, nachos, tacos, salads, cold beverages

An upscale tavern offering hot and cold specialty sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, quesadillas, tacos, salads, wraps, and other pub-style food, and alcoholic beverages

For a specialty acai retail and café business model.

Coffee, tea, specialty drinks, food

A specialty dessert shop that serves fresh and natural cream puffs and a limited selection of other desserts and beverages

Treat shop specializing in cooked dough, freshly prepared with various toppings, along with specialty French fry products, such as Poutine, various beverages

Jerky, sausages, specialty foods and beverages

Family sports restaurants

Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, milkshakes, fries, salads

Bar and eatery serving craft microbrews, beers, wines, and certain food items

Pizza and beverages

Ice cream, frozen yogurt, non-dairy frozen desserts, sorbet

Benny’s restaurants feature 28” pizza by the slice and related food and drink items.

Sushi counters at a grocery store, retail center, or other location owned by someone else

Convenience stores

Smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, wraps, salads, soups

Bagels, sandwiches, muffins, coffee, smoothies

Fast-casual restaurant with a menu that fuses home-cooked childhood favorites with bold new flavors

Submarine sandwich restaurant

A drive-thru coffee shop that also serves hot chocolate, tea, and “cream freeze” smoothies

Wholesale sale and distribution of fresh bakery products

Biscuit sandwiches, breakfast, boozy brunch

Restaurant serving homestyle comfort foods

Coffee shop

Fast-casual fast fired pizza restaurant

Submarine sandwich shop

Operate a modern-day lounge and Tea Room offering guests an authentic artisan tea experience.

Offer burritos, shakes and fries and other products and beverage items concept.

A mobile cart specializing in boba tea, fresh poke, specialty desserts

Gourmet to go offering heat-at-home jumbo crabcakes, seafood, and specialty entrees

Bobby Flay burgers, chicken sandwiches, & milkshakes

A QSR serving southern chicken and biscuits

Operate a barbeque restaurant.

Military themed restaurant and bar

Fast-casual restaurant serving hand-battered, double-friend, crispy Korean fried chicken

Specialty korean BBQ

Restaurant featuring broasted chicken and specialty pizzas

Boston themed sports bar + restaurant

Gourmet coffee drinks in a retail. drive-thru setting

Locally sourced high quality burgers and brats

Bubble tea & cold tea beverages

A bread company that has retail stores and develops and services bulk and wholesale accounts

Pub serving proprietary craft beer, and a menu of pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and other assorted food and alcoholic

Operate a retail restaurant which serves hand-crafted brick oven wood fired pizzas, as well as pastas, salads, sandwiches, and chicken wings in a casual sit-down format.

Railroad themed restaurant specializing in pizza

A California + brunch inspired restaurant

Fast-casual restaurant business that features freshly-prepared dumplings filled with seafood, pork, beef and/or vegetables using proprietary sauces and marinades and served via automat

Bakery bagels, baked goods, coffee, cream cheese, sandwiches, soups, and salads

A modern restaurant serving classic and inventive breakfast and lunch fare

Real ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbets

Mexican food

Bubble teas, alcoholic beverages, cold pressed juices

Wings, bar food, alcohol

Wings, bar food - take out & delivery only

A sports bar featuring wings, sandwiches, and more

Chicken wings and tenders, steaks, burgers, salads

A Build-your-own burger restaurant

Italian beef sandwiches as well as sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and desserts

Fast casual restaurant serving grass-fed beef and naturally raised poultries

Charbroiled burgers, french fries, and more

Burgers, chicken tenders and sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, frozen custard

Korean BBQ and soft drinks

Overview

BurritoBar is a quick-service Mexican food franchise offering a diverse menu of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Known for its vibrant, casual dining atmosphere, BurritoBar aims to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience. The brand emphasizes fresh food prepared daily on the premises, featuring a variety of proteins and healthier options compared to many competitors.

History

BurritoBar was founded in 2006 by Alex Shtein in Toronto, Ontario. The franchise model was introduced in 2009, and since then, the company has expanded to 130 franchises across Canada, with over 50 new locations in development. In 2019, BurritoBar entered the U.S. market through a master franchise agreement in Michigan, opening its first location in August 2020.

Investment Breakdown

The initial investment required to open a BurritoBar franchise ranges from $341,120 to $626,700. This includes the franchise fee, build-out costs, equipment, and initial inventory. The required minimum net worth is $250,000, and franchisees need to have at least $80,000 in liquid assets. Financing options are available through third-party lenders. 

Industry Snapshot

The quick-service Mexican food industry is experiencing significant growth due to rising consumer demand for fast, convenient, and healthy dining options. BurritoBar positions itself competitively within this market by offering fresh, made-to-order meals with a focus on quality and value. The brand's commitment to healthier options and a wide variety protein choices appeals to health-conscious consumers.

A fast-casual restaurant dedicated to serving people who seek fresh Mexican food made from quality meat and fish at competitive prices available for consumption on the premises or carryout, or drive-through.

Operate a restaurant and coffee bar.

Spaghetti and meatball dishes prepared with a proprietary sauce served in buckets, for takeout and delivery

Operate a food service establishment offering gourmet coffees and teas, coffee or tea-based beverages, bubble tea, boba tea, compatible food products, coffee and tea makers and related supplies, accessories and gifts.

Offer, sell and provide site selection and support services to franchisees operating in the Master Franchise territory.

Quick-service shop serving dessert beverages, layered ice cream beverages, and specialty coffee drinks in custom plastic can

A quick service restaurant offering pizza, pasta, cannoli, and other Italian-style food items.

Distribute food and beverages through vending machines

Louisiana seafood and alcoholic beverages

Sub sandwiches

Fast food seafood

Pizzeria

Coffee and coffee-based beverages, baked goods, and teas

Fried chicken, seafood, sides

Rice-based menu with flare, bringing the taste of Louisiana

Casual fare featuring charcoal pit cooked meats, BBQ, and fish

Gourmet coffee, teas, bubble tea, and more

Toasted sandwiches, salads, sides, alcohol

Burgers and fries

A fast-casual concept specializing in fried chicken using all natural, anti-biotic free, fresh chicken

Chicken salads, soups, sides

Ghost kitchen primarily serving chicken tenders

A fast casual restaurant serving a menu of barrel smoked barbecue chicken, ribs, beef and pork, and barbecue style side dishes and other menu items.

Nitrogen ice cream and yogurt

Casual dining restaurant with alchoholic beverages

Gourmet cookie baking and delivery business

Sweet crepes, waffles, chocolate dipped fruits

Selling a variety of food items, including chopped salads, Chopurrito® bowls, wraps, soups, specialty beverages and related food and beverages for the individual consumer.

Tacos burritos, quesadillas, and chronic fries

Texas fried chicken

Offering a variety of churro combos and desserts.

All-you-can-eat pizza buffets

Operate a fast causal restaurant offering authentic Mexican food, such as tacos, burritos, salads, and tortas.

Cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, coffee, catering

A unique QSR that focuses on healthy foods & offers additional revenue streams via meal plans, grab N' go, and marketplace products

Organic juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wraps

Retail store and café concept offering bubble tea, brewed tea, coffee, juices, smoothies, other hot and cold beverages, packaged snacks

Ice cream, sorbet, ice cream cakes, shakes

Ghost kitchens/food halls

A shop featuring fresh specialty cookies

Store serving edible cookie dough desserts

Operate a restaurant engaged in serving steakhouse and saloon inspired lunch and dinner dishes.

Restaurant that features an assembly line style build-your-own green, grain and bone broth bowls that are made to order and related food and drink items

Fast casual juice bar featuring healthy plant based foods and smoothies

Fast-casual restaurant inspired by the foods from the coast of Mexico

Offer a wide variety of pizza, submarine sandwich, salad and other restaurant goods and services, in a carryout, buffet and/or dine in restaurant.

Operate a brick-and-mortar restaurant business offering, among other things, a specialty menu of all day breakfast and lunch items for on-premises and carry-out consumption.

Hot/cold subs, salads, soups, desserts

Cajun-style seafood restaurant

Operate a business providing fresh baked cookies and mixed sodas.

Hot dogs, barbecue, self-serve beer

Quick service, kiosk or food truck serving European-style sweet and savory crepes

A franchise for the license to grant sub-franchisees the right to develop, open and operate fast casual crepe-oriented restaurants.

Nashville hot chicken inspired restaurants

A wellness-driven restaurant featuring a selection of salads, grain bowls, soups and smoothies – all made in-house from scratch with premium ingredients

An Urban pub theme in a casual/fast casual restaurant environment serving beer, burgers, and sandwiches

Gourmet cookies with rotating weekly menu

Quick service restaurant featuring a limited menu specializing Korean style hot dogs

Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads

Casual dining restaurant serving a unique fusion of Mexican-style seafood and sushi

Korean style barbeque rice cups, potstickers, and other unique dishes

Operate a fast casual self-serve frozen yogurt store featuring a wide range of product offerings and flavors.

Indian-inspired food

Calzones, wings, and more

Korean bbq

Ice cream, burgers, chicken

Food and beverages in a beer garden setting

Chicken sandwich restaurant

Ice Cream

Nashville hot chicken

Mexican/American food

Sandwiches, soups, salads, and more

Family restaurants known for their all-day menu

Chicken wings with sauces and rubs made from scratch

Barbecue food

Gourmet coffee & tea, bubble tea, and food

Specialty ice cream, frozen yogurt, ices, sorbet

Overview

Dirty Dough Cookies is a fast-growing franchise in the cookie industry, founded in 2020 and franchising since 2021. The franchise specializes in unique cookies that are stuffed and layered with a variety of mix-ins, offering a distinct product that differentiates them from competitors. Their motto, "It's what's on the inside that matters," reflects both their cookies' structure and their commitment to mental health awareness.

History

Dirty Dough started with a focus on delivering unique, multilayered cookies with fillings that customers wouldn't find elsewhere. Since 2021, the franchise has expanded rapidly across the U.S., with 275+ territories sold as of 2024. This growth has been driven by their unique product offering and a commitment to social causes, especially mental health awareness.

Investment Breakdown

To open a Dirty Dough franchise, franchisees can expect the following costs:

● Franchise fee: $39,500
● Initial investment: $200,000 to $400,000, including store build-out, equipment, and other startup costs.
● Liquid capital required: $100,000
● Royalty fee: 7% of gross sales Mobile franchises are also available with a lower startup cost of approximately $161,100 for a store and as low as $40,000 for a mobile unit. Financing options and discounts for veterans are available.

Industry Snapshot

Dirty Dough operates in the competitive cookie franchise industry alongside brands like Crumbl and Insomnia Cookies. However, it distinguishes itself through its innovative cookie designs, low labor costs, and high profit margins. The business model allows Dirty Dough to operate with less overhead than competitors, making it viable in both large and small markets.

Kettle-cooked popcorn

Hot dogs, sausages, burgers, sides

Made-to-order hot dogs, burgers, ice cream, custard shakes and sundaes

Waffles and ice cream

Pizza restaurant with a focus on delivery and carry-out

A neighborhood pizza restaurant that serves subs & salads too

The operation of a fast-casual business offering custom mini donuts, coffee, craft beer, wine, & spirits.

A food truck that serves mini doughnuts, juices, coffee drinks

Offering Fresh-Southwestern cuisine.

Offering delicious donuts and related food and beverage items, as well as other related products and services.

Hot, fresh, uniquely sugared mini doughnuts

About Doughnuts and coffee

Fast casual serving chicken wings with proprietary sauces, appetizers, burgers

Specialty coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches, soups, salads

Sandwich restaurant

Wings, burgers, craft beer

Sculpted fruit bouquets, chocolate-covered fruit, smoothies, fruit salads, baked goods, gifts

Egg and chicken sandwiches

Craft breakfast sandwiches

Egg-centric indian street meals

Breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurants

Sweet & savory japanese crepes

Fresh-baked bagels, cream cheese, and other spreads

Organic burgers, fries, shakes

Family restaurants

Smoothies, supplements, and health related products

Operate a themed restaurant created to revive the kid in you, bringing back memories of the neighborhood fairs with family and friends. We commit to using local ingredients, whenever possible, and offer fun, fair food, at its finest.

Fast-casual freshly-cooked, never frozen chicken wings, strips and boneless wings

Sandwiches, soups, salads, catering

Delicatessen style food in a cafe-style, relaxing atmosphere

"Wrap-style”  hot and cold pita and wrap sandwiches, flat baked pitas, salads, soups

Overview

Fuji Grill is a Japanese quick-service franchise offering casual dining experiences with a focus on traditional Japanese cuisine. The franchise emphasizes both dine-in and take-out services, catering to customers seeking high-quality Japanese-style dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.

History

Established in California, Fuji Grill was incorporated on November 18, 2003. The brand has since expanded its footprint within the fast-casual dining sector, particularly in the Japanese cuisine market. The company has developed a proven business model designed to help franchisees efficiently establish their own locations.

Investment Breakdown:
● Initial Investment: The total investment required to start a Fuji Grill franchise typically ranges from $152,000 to $286,000
● Franchise Fee: Fuji Grill requires a franchise fee between $20,000 and $50,000, which grants franchisees the right to operate under the brand
● Royalty Fees: As per typical industry standards, Fuji Grill charges an ongoing royalty fee, although the exact percentage or flat fee was not specified in public documentation.

Industry Snapshot

The fast-casual restaurant industry, particularly focused on Asian cuisines, has seen steady growth in recent years. Consumer demand for quick, high-quality dining experiences has propelled brands like Fuji Grill to become popular in the fast-casual sector. Fuji Grill positions itself within a competitive landscape by offering authentic Japanese cuisine at affordable prices.

Fried chicken restaurant

Family steakhouses, buffets, and bakeries

Bubble tea

Subs, pastas, meals-to-go

Fast-casual serving healthy foods

Charcuterie boards and picnic boxes

Cookies, cookie cakes, brownies

Wraps, cheesesteaks, bowls

Full service restaurant featuring pizza

Full-service restaurant and bar

Offer is for a restaurant offering a variety of freshly made sandwiches, salads, quiches, soups, poutines, potato puffs, desserts, and other proprietary menu items.

A casual restaurant that features fried chicken, beverages, and unique food service and other products.

Fast-casual restaurants that feature contemporary Greek & Mediterranean cuisine

Japanese barbecue restaurant

Quick-service chicken sandwiches and chicken strips

Tea and dessert

Far east fried chicken restaurant concept

Ice cream shop

Hamburgers, hot dogs, and Tastee-Freez

Offers homemade ice cream, sherbet, ices, sorbet, and other ice cream products

Chicken sandwhiches

Korean food

Wholesale distribution of frozen fruit bars and healthful snacks

Children's eatertainment serving pizza, pastas, sandwiches. Where families meet to celebrate!

Serves tea and milk tea beverages

A quick service coffee Cafe offering both in-Cafe seating and carry-out of Yemen grown coffee blends, espresso, teas and pastries and related items.

Bacon topped burgers and spicy chicken sandwiches

Traditional Hawaiian plate lunch and other fresh, high quality Hawaiian cuisine

Offers franchises for delivery of frozen, prepared meals for in-home consumption operating under the name Heart to Home Meals

Family-oriented theme and feature Texas-style barbecue food

Sushi restaurant

Featuring flavorful and fresh pizzas, Italian specialty menu items as well as healthy alternatives.

A restaurant that specializes in vegan American-style food made with plant-based ingredients

Casual bar and grill/sports bar restaurants that offer a menu featuring chicken wings, burgers, seafood

Lemonade, hot dogs on a stick, french fries, funnel cake sticks

Sports-themed bar and restaurant

Louisiana inspired breakfast and lunch

Family restaurants

Restaurant serving hand-crafted chicken tenders

Pizza, subs, bread, wings, salads, desserts

Restaurant serving grilled meats and signature sauces

Donut Shop

Bubble tea franchise from Taiwan

Pancakes and creative breakfasts all day long

Mobile ice cream truck

Dessert shop offering artisan ice cream and desserts with combined flavors of Europe and Asia

Operate a quick-serve restaurant business featuring meat sandwiches, vegetarian sandwiches, and beverages.

Mexican-inspired, tacos, nachos, and other

Food service counters offering sushi and Asian food to supermarkets + other venues

Personal Care-Business

Freshly made smoothies, snacks, desserts

Casual dining restaurants specializing in the sale of ramen (Japanese style noodle) dishes / American Izakaya

Bubble tea franchise from Taiwan

Burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, and salads

Hamburgers, sandwiches, fresh cut fries, craft cocktails, bee

Burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, bowls

Smoothies, juices, and bowls

A quick serve restaurant offering desserts served in a jar, as well as gourmet coffee products and seasonal specialties.

Italian Ice, gelati, and soft ice cream shop

Take-out and delivery of Caribbean-style food

Subs and Philly cheesesteaks

Restaurant serving pizza, subs or other sandwiches, salads and other food, primarily for carry-out and delivery.

Sub sandwiches

Ramen (Japanese style noodle) dishes with a diverse selection of broths, noodles, proteins, and sauces

New York style pizza

Burgers, shakes, fries

Steaks, seafood, pasta, desserts

Coffee, food

Korean bbq and hot pot restaurant

Coffee shop

Superfood cafe selling smoothies, pressed juices, and vegetable bowls

Offers restaurant franchises selling katsu under the name Katsu Bar and Noodle (“Katsu Bar”).

Restaurant featuring made-to-order breakfast dishes and lunch items on a dine-in, carry-out and catering basis

Cajun fast food

Gourmet hamburgers, sides and a variety of craft beer and wine

Chocolates, fudge, ice cream

Operate a location either premium shop, where you will provide delicious coffee and caffeinated beverages, juice bar items, iced teas, egg rolls, sandwiches, salads, bowls, bakery and Gelato; Or a Grab and Go shop with a pared down selection of the menu, focusing on coffee, bakery items and Vietnamese sandwiches.

Full-service restaurant offering Japanese style appetizers, ramen, and sushi

Poke bowls

Bakery café

Flavored shaved ice, ice cream, and related products to the general public in a mobile environment

Restaurant offering specialty corndogs, egg dishes, and bubble tea

Bubble tea beverages and retail items

Bubble tea

Korean style fried chicken restaurant concept

Cajun style crawfish, crabs, seafood, and Vietnamese Pho

French bakeries and cafes

Fast casual health conscious restaurant

A dine-in and/or take-out restaurant featuring chicken fingers, wraps, sandwiches, crinklecut fries, and secret sauce, and specialty made non-alcoholic beverages

Offering premium acai and healthy bowls with a variety of toppings, as well as juices, smoothies, and other related products and services.

French pastry shop

Operation of a food preparation business that offers a variety of ready to heat-and-eat freshly prepared meals

A retail location selling healthy prepared foods to go.

Pizza restaurant

Quick service restaurant featuring a menu of chicken and biscuits

High-quality sandwiches

Carry-out pizza

Retail store offering boba teas, iced teas, tea-based smoothies, frozen tea confections, and coffee based drinks

Seafood quick service restaurants

Family-style restaurant

BBQ restaurant

An eatery offering Korean inspired chicken wings

Family style Italian-American food

Fast-casual, in-line service for healthy bowls offering gluten free, keto, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian options.

Sushi bar located in supermarkets, grocery stores, hospitals, corporate cafeterias

Japanese eatery

Fast-casual restaurant serving Chinese and Asian style food and drinks

Blended drinks, fruit teas, and handmade desserts

Bagel restaurant

Fresh homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes and shakes

Pizza, pizza bowls, subs, wings, salads, cheese bread

For sit down restaurants with table service that offer authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen and Japanese dishes, beer, and sake.

Hawaiian coffee and fruit smoothies

The establishment and operation of a meal preparation and delivery service.

Filipino-style cuisine

Sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes

Fight hunger in your community through meal packing events

Authentic Taiwanese dessert

Sit-down restaurant known for speciality pizza and it's full cocktail bar

Operate a business selling restaurant, food, and catering services.

Fondue restaurants

Operate a business engaged in selling various specialty grilled cheese products, poutine products, beverages, and associated merchandise.

Yogurt shop

A fast casual and delivery Italian restaurant

Fast-casual urban barbeque restaurant

Sandwiches and wraps

Gourmet cookies

A handspun milkshakes, gourmet chocolates, and craft sundaes shop

Offer on-premises dining, take-out, and delivery services that feature slow-roasted, fresh cooked roast beef sandwiches, side dishes and other food and drink items.

Scoop shops, food trucks, and kiosks serving delicious, chef-inspired ice cream.

Specialty shop serving premium Japanese mochi donuts, boba beverages, and teas

Fast-casual specializing in mochi-donuts

Fast-casual restaurant serving whole, clean, sustainable food

Mexican inspired meals

Dine-in restaurant featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta

Pizza, wings, salad bar, appetizers

Craft brew pubs

A restaurant that sells french fries with a variety of sauces such as ranch or mango habanero, and toppings like bacon, chili, steak, and more

Pizza, pasta, wings, and salad

Offer and sell sandwiches, salads, chips, bottled drinks, and related food and beverage items, all made from high-quality ingredients offered at value prices, for dine-in, carry-out or delivery.

About A store or kiosk that sells Mrs. Fields-branded cookies and related products

Mexican food

Bagels, sandwiches, muffins, coffee, smoothies

Retail shop offering a variety of hot and cold teas, including bubble tea, cheese tea, and fruit tea, and desserts

Offers a franchise for the dessert café business.

Middle-Eastern fare, including shawarma, falafel, hummus, and pita, and other food products and beverages

Hot dogs, hamburgers, seafood, chicken, cheesesteaks

Family sports bars and grills

Protein bowls, gourmet paninis, wraps, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, salads

Fast-casual restaurant that combines healthy, fresh superfood bowls with an uplifting atmosphere

Indian vegetarian cuisine

Overview

Nékter Juice Bar is a rapidly growing franchise in the health and wellness sector, offering a range of fresh, healthy juices, smoothies, and acai bowls. Known for its focus on natural, plant-based products, Nékter positions itself as a premium choice for health-conscious consumers. The brand operates across the U.S. with plans for continued expansion, particularly in areas with strong demand for
healthier food alternatives.

History

Nékter Juice Bar was founded in 2010 by Steve and Alexis Schulze in Southern California. They created the business to fill a gap in the market for affordable, nutritious, and fresh juice options. The brand quickly grew in popularity, establishing itself as a leader in the wellness space by focusing on transparency in ingredients and offering a wide range of customizable options to cater to various
dietary needs.

Investment Breakdown

To open a Nékter Juice Bar franchise, a minimum investment of around $150,000 is required. This includes franchise fees, equipment, training, and operational
costs. Third-party financing is available for franchisees who need assistance with funding. The franchise also offers training to help owners manage operations, customer service, and brand standards effectively. This investment places Nékter in a mid-range category for juice and smoothie franchises, offering a relatively low barrier to entry in comparison to other health food franchises.

Industry Snapshot

The health and wellness industry, especially in the food and beverage sector, is booming. With increasing consumer demand for healthier dining options, franchises like Nékter Juice Bar are well-positioned for growth. The U.S. juice and smoothie bar market is expected to continue expanding due to increasing health awareness and consumer preference for plant-based and fresh alternatives. Nékter is part of this larger trend, appealing to customers looking for clean-label products without additives or artificial ingredients. 

French fried potatoes with ancillary sales of poutine and premium hot dogs

Sandwiches, salads, soups, pizzas, desserts

The operation of a fast-casual restaurant offering modern Vietnamese food.

Greek street food

Bar & restaurant, non-traditional, or take-n-bake pizza franchise offerings

Noodle dishes, salads, soups, breads, desserts

Gourmet bakeries offering and selling specialty bundt cakes and other food products

Frozen yogurt store

A fast-casual restaurant that features a menu of battered and deep-fried Korean-style hot dogs, which can be filled with cheese and/or studded with potatoes or other options, and egg toast sandwiches on thick brioche bread, as well as a variety of dipping sauces.

Acai bowls and smoothies

Customized craft pizza

Fast-food-style prepared vegan dishes

Sports-themed restaurants

Pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, craft beer

Vehicle undercoating services

Frozen yogurt shop

Mexican cuisine from scratch with in-house recipes, under a made-to-order, fast casual format

Coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches

The operation of an eatertainment facility open to the general public featuring pickleball courts, pickleball league events, shuffleboard and cornhole along with multiple bar and lounge areas serving specialty cocktails, craft beers, wine, and sophisticated dining options.

a defined territory a retail food establishment providing a variety of pizzas with unique sizes, wings, salads, sandwiches, specialty condiments and ingredients, and other authorized food, beverages and related products and accessories.

Gelato, pastries, beverages

A retail kiosk outlet within a supermarket or other large store, providing freshly prepared sushi and sashimi

Selling Korean style fried chicken, as well as other related products and services.

Korean street food menu items