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Buy a Rush Bowls Franchise

Rush Bowls is a health-focused quick-service franchise built around made-to-order açaí bowls, blended fruit bowls, smoothies, and Rush Revivers infused lemonades. Founded in Boulder, Colorado, in 2004 and franchising since 2016, the brand serves meal-sized bowls made with whole ingredients rather than sorbets, frozen yogurt, or fillers, with options suited to vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein diets.

The model is built around a compact footprint, typically 750 to 1,300 square feet, that fits traditional retail units, kiosks, and food halls. Stores run without hoods, ovens, or grills, relying on blenders and freezers and a small part-time team. Menu items are organised into Paradise, Balance, and Thrive ranges, with ordering through in-store, the Rush Bowls app, and delivery partners.

The network has grown to more than 55 open locations with around 100 in development across the US. Still founder-led under Andrew Pudalov, Rush Bowls emphasises proprietary recipes, established vendor relationships, and streamlined operating systems.

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Why buy a Rush Bowls Franchise?

There are sound reasons to buy a Rush Bowls franchise in a health-focused fast-casual category that has stayed resilient as demand for clean, convenient meals grows. The brand’s meal-sized bowls, made without sorbets or fillers, give it a clear point of difference in a crowded smoothie and açaí space.

The ownership model is designed to keep overhead low: a compact footprint, no commercial kitchen equipment, and a lean part-time staff. Owners gain access to proprietary recipes, approved vendor platforms, an integrated POS and reporting suite, and a customer base reflected in more than 300,000 loyalty members and a 4.6 average review rating across thousands of reviews.

Rush Bowls Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2004

    • Franchising Since

      2015

    • New Startup Cost

      $97,400 – $685,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $21,000 – $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $12,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of weekly Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of weekly Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      56

    • New Units Opened *

      10

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Rush Bowls – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners receive in-person training at the store covering operations, staffing, and customer service, plus weekly virtual sessions with the Operations Team and ongoing education as needed, with 24–46 hours of on-the-job training reported. Owners run an integrated POS and inventory system, performance dashboards, approved vendor ordering platforms, and the Rush Bowls app for online and delivery orders via DoorDash and Uber Eats. The Franchisee Partner Portal houses manuals, marketing assets, and tools, with direct corporate access. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and portal access carry over at handover.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Rush Bowls suits hands-on local operators rather than passive investors. No restaurant or food-service experience is required, though a business or management background helps. The day-to-day is operations-led: scheduling, inventory, hiring and developing a small part-time team, local marketing, and monitoring store performance. The strongest fit is community-minded and comfortable building partnerships with nearby schools, gyms, and sports organisations, with a genuine interest in health-focused food and consistent customer service. The model allows some flexibility in owner presence but rewards active leadership.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Rush Bowls has earned national recognition in fast casual, including a place on QSR Magazine's 40/40 List of America's hottest startup fast casuals and a spot on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2025, a data-driven ranking weighing growth, reputation, and customer sentiment. The brand has been featured by outlets including the Associated Press, Nation's Restaurant News, and Franchise Times, and holds a 4.6 average customer rating across more than 9,000 reviews with over 300,000 loyalty members. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local reviews and reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Rush Bowls sits in the US fast-casual restaurant market, which Technavio projects to grow by roughly $97 billion between 2025 and 2030 at about a 14% annual rate, driven largely by demand for healthier, convenient options. Within it, health-focused concepts built on açaí, superfoods, and customisable, diet-flexible menus are gaining share as consumers prioritise clean, on-the-go meals. Demand skews toward students, families, and professionals near gyms, campuses, and transit hubs. For resale buyers, local foot traffic and the health-consciousness of the surrounding catchment are key demand factors.

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