ChopValue is an innovative franchise concept centered on circular economy principles. Launched in 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the brand was founded to transform an overlooked waste source—single-use chopsticks—into durable, high-quality materials used in both residential and commercial applications.
The company continues to operate from its Vancouver headquarters, where its team focuses on research, development, and production strategy.
ChopValue began franchising in 2020 and has since grown through its network of small-scale “Microfactories.” Each Microfactory operates within its own region, gathering discarded chopsticks from local partners, processing them on-site, and manufacturing finished products in the same community.
What ChopValue sells is both a system and a product line. Franchise owners receive the rights to establish a Microfactory capable of producing furniture, decorative items, wall features, tabletops, and custom interior components created entirely from reclaimed chopsticks. These chopsticks are engineered into a strong composite material that the company reports outperforms many conventional wood options.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
ChopValue provides a structured training framework to equip franchisees and their teams for successful operations. Here are the training programs offered by the franchisor:
ChopValue does not grant exclusive territorial rights to its franchisees. Each franchisee operates within a non-exclusive Designated Area, which may overlap with other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels.
The franchisor can reduce or divide a franchisee’s Service Area at any time. If divided, the franchisee retains the area with their Micro-Factory and may be offered the additional area, subject to signing a new agreement and being in good standing.
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