GreenDistrict Salads
Green District franchise for sale in Plainfield, Indiana
List Price: $95,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$250,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$25,000 – $50,000
Value of Assets
$50,000 – $100,000
Year Established
2020
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Total Employees
10–25
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Small salad and wrap shop for sale located in the outdoor mall of The Shops at Perry crossing. Business is perfect for owner that wants to own and work in the business at save time. Great potential to turn around business with time and effort. Have an opportunity to be the only franchise location in a booming growing market fir healthy food options.
Growth opportunities
There is great growth b opportunities for this location. Hotels and apartments are being built around the area. There is a current partnership opportunity underway with the fitness business within the mall.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Owner can act as active store manager.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
Voted best salads in Louisville Kentucky abs best place to work.
Asset Description
All assets that are owned and belong to the LLC VVB LLC DBA GREEN DISTRICT SALADS.
Reason for Selling
Not able to spend the time at the business due to family and career situation.
Why I Love My Franchise
I love providing affordable healthy food options to my community. Will also have the ability and access to free salads wraps and health food options.
About Green District
Green District is a fast-casual restaurant concept built around gourmet chopped salads and a fully customizable menu. Founded in June 2017 in the St. Matthews neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, the brand began franchising in 2018 and expanded to locations across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
The menu covers 11 signature salads, wraps, grain bowls, and Toasty’s (freshly toasted wraps), with customers choosing from more than 40 ingredients and toppings alongside 15 house-made dressings. Kitchens are designed for compact, small-team operation, and the brand runs a proprietary loyalty app supporting mobile ordering and customer rewards.
Following private equity investment from Louisville-based Castellan Group in 2020, Green District pursued multi-state expansion before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2023, citing rising interest rates and obligations tied to unopened locations. Post-restructuring, the brand operates a reduced footprint concentrated in the Louisville area, with franchising continuing under a leaner model.
Franchisee Support
Green District provides two to four weeks of initial training at its Louisville headquarters, covering operations, menu preparation, and customer service, followed by one to two weeks of onsite training at the location. Ongoing support includes up to two refresher training sessions annually, scheduled field visits from corporate support staff, and assistance across operations, marketing, purchasing, and accounting. The brand's defined processes and reordering systems are designed for ease of replication. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and system access transfer to incoming owners at the time of a resale.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Green District was named among the 2022 Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville by Louisville Business First. The brand has also been recognized locally through Leo Weekly's Readers' Choice Awards for Best Salad, building a strong reputation in its home market. For resale buyers, local brand recognition and community visibility within a specific trade area matter alongside formal awards; buyers should assess the unit's standing through local reviews and referral patterns.
Industry / Market
The US fast-casual restaurant segment has grown steadily as consumers seek higher-quality, convenient meals. Health-oriented concepts built around fresh, customizable options have benefited from this shift, with salad and grain bowl dining moving toward everyday frequency for many consumers. The National Restaurant Association projects US restaurant industry sales near $1.55 trillion in 2026. For resale buyers, local foot traffic patterns, daytime business district density, and the health-awareness profile of the surrounding trade area are key factors in evaluating a specific unit's revenue potential.
Ideal Owner
The Green District model suits operators comfortable managing a small restaurant team in a fast-paced service environment. Day-to-day ownership covers floor and kitchen oversight, staff scheduling, local marketing, and customer relationship management. The brand allows for semi-absentee ownership, making it viable for buyers who prefer a management-led approach, though hands-on presence in the early ownership period helps stabilize operations and build local customer loyalty. Prior food service experience is beneficial; strong organizational skills and comfort with high-volume lunch and dinner service are practical requirements.