Sambazon
Sambazon USA Franchising LLC offers franchises for quick-service retail stores operating under the SAMBAZON® Açaí Bowls brand, selling açaí and other fruit-based food and beverage products such as smoothies, bowls, energy drinks, frozen desserts, superfruit packs, and healthy food options. The business model involves establishing stores using a proprietary system with specific standards for design, operations, recipes, and marketing, targeting suburban areas, shopping centers, and stand-alone units. The target market is the general public seeking healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or treat options, with prominent consumers being teenagers and college students in the growing açaí bowls and juice bar industry.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 2% brand development fund + 1% local marketing + $600/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: One affiliate store, Sambazon Restaurant Group, LLC, for the period July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
* All extracted financial data is for the latest reporting period (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) for the one affiliate store, as no franchised units exist. - average_gross_revenue is the 'Gross Sales' amount. - average_gross_profit is calculated as 'Gross Sales' ($1,129,240) minus 'Cost of Goods Sold' ($340,690). - average_net_profit is the 'Total Operating Profit' amount, as it aligns with the definition of operating profit before taxes and interest. - best_guess_profit_high is calculated by taking the affiliate's 'Total Operating Profit' ($293,209) and subtracting the known franchisee fees (5% Royalty Fee + 2% Brand Development Fee = 7% of Gross Sales). The 7% fee is 0.07 * $1,129,240 = $79,046.80. So, $293,209 - $79,046.80 = $214,162.2. - best_guess_profit_low is estimated assuming slightly higher 'Other Operating Expenses' for a franchisee, as implied by the document's note about additional franchisee costs. Using 'Other Operating Expenses' at 20% of Gross Sales (instead of the affiliate's 17.6%) for the latest period: Gross Sales ($1,129,240) - Cost of Goods Sold ($340,690) - Labor Costs ($297,133) - (20% * Gross Sales) ($225,848) - Franchisee Fees (7% * Gross Sales) ($79,046.80) = $186,522.2.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Sambazon Compares to Other Fast Casual Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sambazon Current | N/A | $30K | 5.0% | 0 |
| 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.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Randy McBrayer, Senior Director of Franchise and Business Development, filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy on March 4, 2021; plan confirmed on May 17, 2021.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue does a Sambazon franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Sambazon franchise is $1,129,240.
How much profit can you make with a Sambazon franchise?
Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Sambazon franchise ranges from $186,522.2 to $214,162.2 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.
Is Sambazon a good franchise to buy?
Sambazon shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.
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