Bowl Boss Açaí is a health-food-café franchise offering customizable acai bowls, smoothies and wellness snacks, serving health-conscious consumers and casual café guests, and known for premium ingredients, modern décor and strong franchise scalability.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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5
+
400%
400%
Franchise fee
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$30,000
Investment
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$107,000 - $559,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$606,000
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n.a.
n.a.
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Founded in 2018, Bowl Boss Acaibegan as a single farmers-market booth in Upstate New York created by mother-daughter entrepreneurs Jenna and Suzanne Stanton. The brand is headquartered in New Hartford, New York and launched its franchising model in 2020.
Bowl Boss Acai specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, waffles and other whole-food superfood items, with an emphasis on vegan, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free options.
What sets it apart is its origin story—built around allergy-friendly, transparent menus—and its commitment to making healthy eating accessible to all through clean ingredients and elevated café experience.
With its growing franchise network, Bowl Boss Acai promotes a vibrant and inclusive brand that stands out in the health-conscious food category.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Bowl Boss Acai franchise is $107,000 - $559,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Construction and Leasehold Improvements
$25,000 – $350,000
Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months
$2,000 – $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
$30,000 – $75,000
Signage
$5,000 – $20,000
Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System
$2,000 – $6,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$1,500 – $4,000
Initial Inventory
$5,000 – $20,000
Utility Deposits
$0 – $1,500
Insurance Deposits – Three Months
$0 – $1,500
Travel for Initial Training
$500 – $3,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $25,000
General Licenses and Permits
$250 – $1,000
Additional Funds – Three Months
$5,000 – $12,000
Total Estimate
$107,250 – $559,000
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Construction and Leasehold Improvements
$25,000 – $350,000
Lease Deposits and Rent – Three Months
$2,000 – $10,000
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
$30,000 – $75,000
Signage
$5,000 – $20,000
Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System
$2,000 – $6,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$1,500 – $4,000
Initial Inventory
$5,000 – $20,000
Utility Deposits
$0 – $1,500
Insurance Deposits – Three Months
$0 – $1,500
Travel for Initial Training
$500 – $3,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 – $25,000
General Licenses and Permits
$250 – $1,000
Additional Funds – Three Months
$5,000 – $12,000
Total Estimate
$107,250 – $559,000
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Bowl Boss Acai's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Bowl Boss Acai had 5 total units in 2025, of which 5 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
Bowl Boss Açaí provides a structured and mandatory training program designed to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge for operating their franchise successfully.
Initial Training: The Managing Owner and one designated manager must complete the initial training program within 45 days of the scheduled or actual business start date. Training may be conducted in-person or remotely and includes classroom and on-the-job instruction. If more than two individuals attend, an additional fee of $300 per extra attendee per day applies.
Supplemental Training: This training is offered at the franchisor’s discretion and may be required if the franchisee hires a new Operating Manager or fails to meet operational standards. It is conducted either on-site or remotely and costs $300 per trainer per day, plus travel and lodging expenses. Participation in this training is mandatory when requested by the franchisor.
System-Wide and Ongoing Training: Franchisees must also attend any system-wide or refresher training programs designated by the franchisor. These sessions help maintain brand standards and keep franchisees up to date on operational improvements. Franchisees bear all travel and participation costs for these programs.
Territory Protection
Bowl Boss Açaí grants its franchisees a “Designated Territory” defined by either a three-mile road radius or an area encompassing up to 60,000 people, subject to approval by the franchisor.
Within this territory, and as long as the franchisee remains compliant, Bowl Boss Açaí will not authorize another restaurant using its system and trademarks. This territory may be smaller in captive market locations, like malls or airports, and the franchisor maintains flexibility in setting these boundaries.
However, the territory is not exclusive in all aspects. The franchisor reserves the right to use other distribution channels, including online and third-party platforms, even within the Designated Territory.
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