How many Saladworks franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Saladworks has 83 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2015.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Saladworks franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Saladworks franchises. Historical data shows 56 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Saladworks franchisees, with an average loan amount of $357,752. The historical default rate is 7.1%.

Is Saladworks a good franchise to buy?

Saladworks shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Saladworks

FDD Year:

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.

Locations

$484K–$678K

Investment

Since 2015

Franchising

Food & BeverageSt. Petersburg, FLRestaurant Co., LLC dba WOWorkswww.saladworks.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$484,000 – $677,800

Low: $484,000High: $677,800

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$605 – $1,800

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $605-$1,800/mo technology bundle fee

How Saladworks Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Saladworks Current	$484K – $678K	$35K	6.0%	83
Tropical Smoothie Cafe	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)	$405K – $1.6M	$20K	6.0%	1,249
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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NJ

2PA

3DE

4VA

5TX

6MD

7CA

8GA

9IL

10IN

11MA

12AR

13MN

14FL

15DC

+8 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Saladworks franchisees (2012 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$357,752

Total Volume

$20.0M

Default Rate

7.1%

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

83 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 HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

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 Saladworks franchise ranges from $484,000 to $677,800. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.