Saladworks
Saladworks franchises allow operators to establish and run quick-service restaurants offering customizable salads, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, soups, grain bowls, breads, desserts, and beverages prepared according to proprietary recipes and standards. The business model centers on granting single-unit franchises or multi-unit area development agreements, providing branding, operational systems, and support to franchisees. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, made-to-order meals for lunch, dinner, catering, and takeout.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand development fund + $605-$1,400/mo technology bundle fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 66 franchised outlets in 2024, after excluding 11 new/kiosk/not full fiscal year outlets and 11 additional captive/semi-captive venues.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using Chart 2 data: (17 units × $1,151,131 + 16 units × $915,798 + 16 units × $742,173 + 17 units × $467,958) / 66 total units = $818,970.44. Calculated weighted median gross revenue: (17 units × $1,058,805 + 16 units × $918,443 + 16 units × $762,345 + 17 units × $463,817) / 66 total units = $799,654.27. Revenue top and bottom quartiles are directly from Chart 2 'Average Net Sales' for Top 25% and Bottom 25% respectively.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Saladworks Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saladworks Current | $590K – $765K | $35K | 6.0% | 88 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Saladworks franchisees (2012 – 2025)
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
122 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Predecessor Saladworks, LLC (DE) filed Chapter 11 on February 17, 2015; assets acquired by franchisor on June 12, 2015; plan confirmed October 30, 2015.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Saladworks franchise ranges from $590,000 to $764,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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