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Buy a Nautical Bowls Franchise

Nautical Bowls is a Minnesota-based açaí bowl franchise founded in 2018, operating in the healthy fast-casual dining category. The brand serves superfood bowls built around açaí and pitaya bases, made with organic, plant-based ingredients that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. Locations are compact counter-service retail units, typically positioned in strip malls and shopping centers.

The business model is counter-service, with guests choosing from a menu of signature bowls designed to function as complete meal replacements. The brand occupies the healthy fast-casual segment, targeting consumers seeking quick, nutritious meals with plant-based, clean-label ingredients.

The brand began franchising in 2021 and has grown to around 70 US locations, with units appearing in a range of retail settings. Franchise operations are managed through Nautical Bowls Franchising LLC. The brand operates with a founder-led, community-first culture that shapes both franchisee selection and the guest experience delivered at each location.

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Why buy a Nautical Bowls Franchise?

Buying a Nautical Bowls franchise provides entry into the US acai bowl segment, a fast-growing category where consumer demand for plant-based, health-forward meals has expanded consistently. The brand has established a dedicated franchise concept within this market with a focused menu, a differentiated ingredient profile, and a community-first culture designed to generate repeat local traffic.

The counter-service format limits operational complexity relative to full-service dining concepts, and Nautical Bowls actively supports multi-unit development for franchisees who want to scale beyond a single location. The brand’s experienced executive team and structured growth framework provide an operational foundation for incoming owners.

Nautical Bowls Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2018

    • Franchising Since

      2020

    • New Startup Cost

      $222,250 – $409,350

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $39,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $1,500

      if individual transferring to business entity

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      63

    • New Units Opened *

      39

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Nautical Bowls – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Nautical Bowls franchisees receive initial training that includes 10-14 hours of classroom instruction and 8-13 hours of hands-on on-the-job training. Ongoing support covers operational coaching from the executive team, marketing assistance, and access to proprietary technology for point-of-sale operations and customer loyalty management. Buyers of an existing Nautical Bowls unit should confirm with the franchisor what transfer training is available and how access to the technology platforms carries over when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Nautical Bowls suits hands-on owner-operators with genuine interest in health and wellness who are comfortable managing a small frontline team. The model requires active in-store presence during peak service hours and a community-oriented approach to building repeat guest traffic. Prior food service experience is not required; the brand seeks franchisees motivated by purpose-driven ownership who align with its community-first values. Candidates with multi-unit growth ambitions will find the franchisor's framework for scaling beyond a single location especially relevant.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Nautical Bowls has built market recognition within the fast-growing acai bowl category through expansion since its first franchised units opened in 2021. The brand has been featured in regional business and food media, and units have appeared in prominent shopping destinations. Its community-first approach and focus on premium, transparent ingredients have supported strong guest reviews across its operating markets. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be considered alongside the local review profile and community standing of the specific territory being evaluated.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US acai bowl shop segment was valued at approximately $987 million in 2024, according to IBISWorld, growing at a compound annual rate of 10.9% from 2019 to 2024. Demand is driven by consumer appetite for plant-based eating and functional nutrition. Health-forward quick-service concepts have gained share as ingredient transparency and wellness positioning have become stronger purchase drivers. For resale buyers, local demographic fit and the unit's repeat traffic and review profile are key considerations alongside category growth.

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