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Buy a CHOP5 Franchise

CHOP5 Salads & Bowls is a fast-casual restaurant franchise built around chef-driven chopped salads, bowls, and wraps made fresh to order. Founded in 2016 in Columbus, Ohio, the brand positions itself as a flavorful alternative to conventional fast food, with a menu of more than 20 house-made dressings and dishes prepared interactively in front of guests.

The franchise was created by five co-founders who collectively hold experience operating more than 400 restaurants across well-known brands. Rather than franchising early, the team spent close to a decade refining the concept before opening territories to outside operators. The model is brick-and-mortar and staffing-led, with team member engagement at the core of the guest experience.

CHOP5 has available franchise territories across the US and is actively building its franchisee network. The brand runs a Full Bellies program that donates fresh produce to local food pantries for every dish sold, giving franchisees a community engagement platform built into daily operations.

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Why buy a CHOP5 Franchise?

Buying a CHOP5 franchise means entering a differentiated position in fast-casual dining. The brand’s chef-developed menu, 20 house-made dressings, and made-to-order preparation create a distinct product where health-conscious dining continues to attract repeat-visit customers. The in-store service model, where team members engage guests from order through preparation, is designed to build local loyalty.

The franchise program was built by co-founders who spent their careers as multi-unit franchisees, shaping a support model around operator needs. The brand offers wide-open US territory availability and a military veteran ownership incentive, with multi-unit operators an explicit part of its growth model.

CHOP5 Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2016

    • Franchising Since

      2019

    • New Startup Cost

      $535,700 – $995,800

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $4,000

      or 10% of Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      0.5–1.5%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      3

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

CHOP5 – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    CHOP5 franchisees receive hands-on operational training and ongoing guidance from co-founders with collective experience across more than 400 restaurants. Training covers restaurant operations, team management, and the interactive guest engagement model central to the brand's service approach. The franchise process includes a Discovery Day before agreement signing. Post-opening, the co-founder leadership team provides ongoing operational support. Resale buyers should confirm with CHOP5 what initial training and system access are available to an incoming owner when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    CHOP5 suits operators with restaurant management or business ownership experience who are comfortable in a high-energy, guest-facing environment. The brand's service model is team-led, so the ideal franchisee is skilled at recruiting for personality and managing a service-oriented crew. Business management capability across hiring, finances, and supply chain is expected. Where the owner lacks direct restaurant experience, CHOP5 requires an operating partner with that background. The brand also offers a military veteran ownership incentive.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    CHOP5 has built local recognition through its Columbus, Ohio roots, earning a place on Columbus Underground's list of top fast-casual restaurants in the city. The brand's Full Bellies community program, which donates fresh produce to local food pantries for every dish sold, has strengthened its reputation in the communities it serves. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be considered alongside the standing of the specific territory, including local customer reviews, referral strength, and community visibility built by the existing franchisee.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast-casual restaurant market is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by consumer demand for healthier, higher-quality alternatives to traditional quick-service dining. Health-focused concepts covering salads, bowls, and wraps have attracted sustained interest as diners prioritize nutrition without sacrificing speed or convenience. Made-to-order preparation and ingredient transparency are increasingly expected by US consumers in this segment. For resale buyers, the local competitive set, including other salad and bowl concepts in the same territory, is an important evaluation factor alongside broader category growth.

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