How many Frutta Bowls franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Frutta Bowls has 19 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2017.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Frutta Bowls franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Frutta Bowls franchises. Historical data shows 20 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Frutta Bowls franchisees, with an average loan amount of $209,865. The historical default rate is 10.0%.

Is Frutta Bowls a good franchise to buy?

Whether Frutta Bowls is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Frutta Bowls

FDD Year:

Frutta Bowls franchises quick-service restaurants that specialize in acai bowls, pitaya bowls, kale bowls, fruit smoothies, and other health-centric snacks, offered for dine-in, carry-out, catering, and delivery. The business follows a standardized system with proprietary recipes, marks, and operational procedures to maintain quality and brand consistency. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, nutritious, and convenient food options.

Locations

$329K–$515K

Investment

Since 2017

Franchising

Food & BeverageSt. Petersburg, FLWOWorkswww.fruttabowls.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$329,000 – $514,750

Low: $329,000High: $514,750

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$805 – $2,000

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3% brand development fund + $605-$1,800/mo technology bundle + $200/mo digital menu display

How Frutta Bowls Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Frutta Bowls Current	$329K – $515K	$35K	6.0%	19
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NJ

2OH

3KY

4GA

5FL

6IA

7TX

8AL

9PA

10VA

11AZ

12LA

13TN

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Frutta Bowls franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$209,865

Total Volume

$4.2M

Default Rate

10.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

20 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Predecessor Frutta Bowls Franchising, L.L.C. filed Chapter 11 on February 15, 2019 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Frutta Bowls franchise ranges from $329,000 to $514,750. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.