VARA Juice Restaurant
VARA Juice is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering made-to-order fruit and vegetable smoothies, fruit cups, juice blends, iced coffee beverages, and ice cream using fresh ingredients for dine-in or takeout. The franchisor sells franchises to operate these restaurants in standalone buildings, shopping centers, or strip malls with drive-thru options, typically 900-1,200 square feet. It targets customers seeking healthy, fresh quick-service beverages and snacks in a competitive market with other smoothie, juice, and general restaurants.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty (or $350/wk min) + 2% brand development fund (or $138/wk min) + 2% minimum local advertising
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Performance data for 3 restaurants for the full calendar year 2023. Restaurant 1 was affiliate-owned from January 1, 2023, through October 23, 2023, and then operated by a franchisee from October 23, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Restaurants 2 and 3 were operated by affiliates for the entire calendar year 2023. Royalty and Brand Development Fund fees were added to the table to demonstrate expenses a franchisee would incur.
* Calculated simple average for Gross Sales and Gross Profit across 3 restaurants. Gross Profit is calculated as Gross Sales - Food Costs - Labor Costs - Royalty - Brand Development Fund for each restaurant, consistent with the provided table. Other profit metrics (net income, net profit, EBITDA) and profit ranges could not be estimated due to explicit mention in Note 5 that many other fixed and variable costs are not reflected in the provided table.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How VARA Juice Restaurant Compares to Other Beverages Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VARA Juice Restaurant Current | $252K - $648K | $25K | 5.0% | 3 |
| KUNG FU TEA | $169K - $378K | $37K | 4.0% | 385 |
| SHARETEA | $225K - $555K | $12K | 6.0% | 153 |
| DING TEA | $195K - $324K | $30K | N/A | 120 |
| FiiZ Drinks | $250K - $775K | $40K | 8.0% | 63 |
| BAMBU | $159K - $328K | $49K | 3.5% | 60 |
Beverages Average 20 franchises | $281K - $629K | $40K | 5.2% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a VARA Juice Restaurant franchise?
The total initial investment to open a VARA Juice Restaurant franchise ranges from $251,870 to $647,515. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a VARA Juice Restaurant franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a VARA Juice Restaurant franchise is $646,160.93.
How many VARA Juice Restaurant franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, VARA Juice Restaurant has 3 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2023.
Is VARA Juice Restaurant a good franchise to buy?
VARA Juice Restaurant 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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