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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $605-$1,800/mo technology bundle fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 65 franchised outlets open for full fiscal year 2025, after excluding 7 new/incomplete-year outlets and 11 captive/semi-captive outlets.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from Chart 2 'Quartiles' using the number of stores and average net sales for each quartile: (16 units * $1,097,708 + 16 units * $861,101 + 16 units * $685,927 + 17 units * $428,921) / 65 total units = $763,191. The median gross revenue is taken as the Median Net Sales of the Tier III segment ($672,010), where the 33rd unit (median for 65 units) falls.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $763,191
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Unlock financial performance dataSaladworks Franchise Analysis
Picture a fast-casual chain where every salad is a canvas for health-conscious diners, blending fresh ingredients with speed and customization in the booming wellness market. Saladworks, under WOWorks, has carved a niche since franchising in 2015, but recent location counts hint at market pressures. Item 19 revenue data and SBA loan history offer clues to its staying power—does this setup promise steady returns amid contraction, or signal caution?
Delve into Item 7 of the 2026 FDD: launching a Saladworks requires $484,000 to $677,800 upfront, including a $35,000 franchise fee, with ongoing 6% royalties, 3% brand fund contributions, and $605-$1,800 monthly tech fees. Item 19 shines brightly here, disclosing average gross revenues of $763,191 and medians at $672,010 across units—strong figures for fast casual, suggesting solid lunch and catering demand even as health trends evolve. These numbers imply potential profitability after covering costs, especially for operators nailing high-traffic spots targeting urban professionals.
System metrics reveal a mature but challenged network: 83 franchised locations plus one corporate, down 6% from 88 in 2024 to 83 in 2025, yet projecting 7 new units amid just 1 termination and 3 transfers. SBA data bolsters confidence—56 loans averaging $357,752 with a low 7.1% default rate, far below industry norms, indicating franchisees access financing reliably. Buyers eyeing this should probe Item 20 trends deeper, multi-unit potential via area agreements, and how WOWorks' portfolio supports Saladworks' pivot in a competitive salad space.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| 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 | $529K – $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
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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.
56 SBA loans on record
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83 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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.
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