freshii is the next wave of fresh & healthy fast casual dining and retail! fresh food : custom built : fast
Freshii is the most convenient choice for healthy and fresh meals and snacks served quickly in a cool, clean, and environmentally sustainable setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between. freshii offers an array of quick and nutritious options including salads, wraps, burritos, rice bowls, yogurt and soups in a "build your own" format, served fresh & fast!
- Segment: Hybrid of fast casual / QSR / retail
- Flexible Formats: Non-traditional from 150 sq. ft. to traditional 1,500 sq. ft.
- Low Start Up and Operation Costs
- Healthy, Versatile Menu with Broad Appeal
- Passionate, Upbeat Service
- Superior Training and Support
From Inc. Magazine: “Freshii aspires to be, in the words of [founder Matthew] Corrin, the Starbucks of the fresh food business."
Going Green is Going Strong! 62% of consumers say they are likely to choose a restaurant based on how environmentally friendly it is. - National Restaurant Association
Freshii Franchise Program Our Target Franchise Partner: The Freshii system was built to be scaled and replicated worldwide. We have addressed all areas of the Freshii business model – site selection, supply chain, cost control, build-out timing, marketing and buzz creation - to ensure that each market can be rapidly grown and successfully operated. Our goal is to expand in prime markets by teaming with passionate partners who share in our mission to establish Freshii as the most convenient destination for healthy meals and snacks, served quickly while maintaining the highest quality of service and style.
Real Estate: Landlords love freshii!
- Our Product Offering – freshii offers a focused menu that does not conflict with landlords “non–compete” clauses.
- No On–site Cooking – freshii does not require exhaust, which lowers and expedites store build out costs and timelines and make us flexible to any location.
- Flexible Footprints – Our locations range in size from 150-1,500 sq. ft.
- Conversions: Some of our locations were converted from hair salons, coffee shops, book stores and restaurants. We can go anywhere!
The Freshii Franchise System: Freshii is committed to delivering exceptional franchisee support systems. We succeed when you succeed!
- Use of brand name and trademarks
- Systems, manuals, and operating procedures
- Recipes and menu research and development
- Real estate support and site selection
- Architectural design
- Training for franchisees, managers and employees
- Distribution and purchasing
Freshii Franchise FAQs Q: Is previous food or restaurant experience necessary to obtain a Freshii franchise? A: Restaurant experience is always helpful but, if you have experience running another type of business including working with employees and customers, managing cash and generating financial statements, we have a complete training program and manuals as well as field operational staff that can help you learn this business as well as provide ongoing support for you.
Q: Is there a cost for the training program or ongoing support? A: The cost of Freshii University is included in your franchise fee, including training and support at your location for the Grand Opening. Travel, lodging, and food, are the responsibility of the individual franchisee. On going field support after opening can be provided at a per diem cost.
Q: I have little or no experience in commercial lease transactions. Will Freshii assist me? A: Yes. We have on staff personnel who are familiar with commercial leasing, including tenant work letters, and letters of intent. While we will review and help prepare these documents, we do not serve as legal counsel or in any other professional capacity.
Q: What is the process for becoming a franchisee? A:
Step 1: Initial Inquiry
- Submit basic contact information
- Initial telephone contact
- Submit in-depth franchise application
Step 2: Qualification
- Initial conversations to review qualifications based on business experience and financial strength
- Completion of state and federal compliance requirements
Step 3: Discovery Day Meeting
- Headquarter Discovery Day: tour restaurants, meet Franchisor team, learn more about opportunity
Step 4: Legal
- Discuss deal terms and review legal documents
- Formalize and execute the Franchise Agreement; Payment of franchise fees
Step 5: Welcome & Store Opening
- Real Estate
- New franchisee / staff training
- Marketing / Grand Opening
Freshii Corporate Social Responsibility Freshii says “Let’s be good to the earth.” And, let’s be good to ourselves and each other!
Freshii has a firm commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Our initiatives include:
- Regional charity fundraising
- We offer fresh, healthy, nutritional meals and snack options
- Everything you take from a Freshii store either biodegrades naturally into the earth or is easily recyclable
- Shaking your meal in a biodegradable bag means we produce 5-7 times less of a carbon foot print than running even the most energy efficient dishwasher
- Much of our packaging is made from eco-friendly vegetable starches, like corn or potatoes.
- Bring us your own bowl! We’ll gladly wash it and fill it with your meal.
- As we grow, our stores are built smaller, to use less materials, to use greener materials, to consume less energy
- Out setup is simple – no energy hungry dishwashers, hoods, ranges or ovens
- We print on the back of our order tickets and reuse them as flyers. And, we make use of online ordering and paperless marketing.
- We are connected to our food at its source. We only buy from farms with environmentally responsible growth methods, where workers are treated and paid fairly.
- We use only eco-friendly, natural cleaning products
- We offer an online nutritional counter – so our customers can choose healthy meals
Thank you for your interest in Freshii! Please complete the form to request franchise information. Upon receipt, we will send you an e-mail containing a link to download our franchise e-Brochure. A Director of Development will then be in touch to answer any additional questions you may have, and discuss your goals and qualifications.
