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Buy a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is a fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 2007, serving customizable bowls, pitas, gyros, plates, and salads built with scratch-made Mediterranean ingredients. The menu accommodates vegetarian, gluten-free, and protein-focused diners, and every order is built to the guest’s preference.

Locations operate in strip centers, food courts, office buildings, and high-pedestrian street-side sites, typically in 1,600–2,000 square feet. Revenue channels span dine-in, takeout, online ordering, catering, and third-party delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.

In 2020, Garbanzo was acquired by WOWorks, a portfolio of better-for-you restaurant brands owned by Centre Lane Partners. WOWorks operates close to 220 restaurants across six brands, providing Garbanzo franchisees with shared infrastructure, group purchasing, and centralized operational support. The system has expanded Garbanzo’s presence into nontraditional venues including university campuses and ghost kitchens.

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Why buy a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise?

The case for buying a Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh franchise starts with the category: Mediterranean fast casual sits at the intersection of health-conscious dining and craveable everyday food, with broad appeal across office lunch crowds, families, and campus diners. The customizable format, multiple menu categories, and off-premise revenue channels mean a well-positioned unit can generate sales across lunch, dinner, and catering.

The WOWorks parent structure provides operational and marketing infrastructure that individual food franchise owners would otherwise build independently. Franchisees gain access to purchasing co-ops, WOWNET training and e-learning systems, centralized marketing programs, and field operations support shared across the portfolio.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2007

    • Franchising Since

      2009

    • New Startup Cost

      $511,500 – $805,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      75%

      of Initial Franchise Fee; 50% if to existing; $2,000 among partners

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      3%

      of Net Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      26

    • New Units Opened *

      3

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $883,055

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive 80 hours of combined training: 14 hours classroom and 66 hours on-the-job, delivered through Garbanzo University and on-site at the restaurant. Ongoing development is supported by WOWNET, WOWorks' proprietary e-learning platform. Technology includes a fully integrated POS system, online ordering, and a CRM system. Marketing support covers national and regional advertising, social media, SEO, email campaigns, and loyalty apps. Field operations teams and purchasing co-ops provide ongoing support. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and WOWNET access transfers to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh requires hands-on owner involvement; semi-absentee ownership is not permitted. The model suits operators comfortable managing daily restaurant operations, front-line staff, and food quality standards. A food service or restaurant management background is beneficial but not required. Strong customer service instincts and the ability to manage dine-in operations alongside off-premise channels — delivery, ordering, and catering — are central to the role. Catering has been a significant revenue contributor, so owners who build local business relationships will get more from the unit.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has earned recognition across key franchise and trade publications. The brand appeared in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as a Top Food Franchise in 2021 and on QSR Magazine's 40/40 List. Fast Casual Magazine ranked the brand #4 on its Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2019 and #35 in 2018. Garbanzo holds Franchise Registry verified member status and has been featured in more than 50 outlets including Forbes, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local ratings and community standing.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US Mediterranean restaurant market was valued at approximately $33.4 billion in 2026 according to IBISWorld, with demand driven by consumer interest in fresh, globally influenced cuisine. The broader US fast-casual market is growing at a 14% CAGR through 2030 (Technavio), supported by health-forward preferences among Millennial and Gen Z diners who prioritize customizable meals. Mediterranean food aligns with those preferences across lunch, dinner, and catering occasions. For resale buyers, proximity to office clusters and college campuses — where Garbanzo has focused its footprint — is a meaningful indicator of unit performance.

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