Freshii Restaurant Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Freshii Restaurant is a fast-casual franchise offering healthy and nutritious meals, including salads, wraps, bowls, and smoothies, focusing on fresh and natural ingredients.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

-40%

Franchise fee

$30,000

Investment

$173,000 - $641,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Freshii is a Canadian fast-casual restaurant franchise focused on healthy, made-to-order meals. The brand was founded in 2005 in Toronto, originally called “Lettuce Eatery,” by entrepreneur Matthew Corrin. The company is now headquartered in Toronto, and U.S. corporate operations are managed from Chicago, Illinois.

Freshii launched its franchising program in 2008 under Freshii Development, LLC, and has since grown to over 300 locations in North America and roughly 500 worldwide across 17 countries.

The chain offers a nutrition-led menu of bowls, burritos, salads, wraps, soups, smoothies, juices, and frozen yogurt, with new items added every 90 days to align with current health trends.

Freshii differentiates itself through customization, transparent nutrition tracking, compact footprint flexibility (150–1,500 square feet), eco-friendly practices, and no on-site cooking requirement—reducing build-out costs and enabling locations in malls, street fronts, and non-traditional sites.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Freshii Restaurant franchise is $173,000 - $641,000. 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
Travel & Living Expenses While Training	$10,000 to $25,000
Marketing Deposit For Grand Opening	$10,000
Real Estate/3 Months’ Rent	$10,000 to $30,000
Security Deposit	$0 to $15,000
Construction, Remodeling, Leasehold Improvements And Decorating Costs	$50,000 to $300,000
Design Firm Fees	$3,500 to $5,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Other Fixed Assets And Equipment	$30,000 to $100,000
Signage (Interior And Exterior)	$3,000 to $15,000
Opening Inventory And Supplies	$5,000 to $10,000
Insurance	$5,000 to $15,000
Licenses And Permits	$1,000 to $3,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs	$0 to $10,000
Professional Fees	$3,500 to $10,000
Initial Training Fee and Opening Assistance	$1,500 to $3,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months	$10,000 to $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$172,500 to $641,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000
Travel & Living Expenses While Training	$10,000 to $25,000
Marketing Deposit For Grand Opening	$10,000
Real Estate/3 Months’ Rent	$10,000 to $30,000
Security Deposit	$0 to $15,000
Construction, Remodeling, Leasehold Improvements And Decorating Costs	$50,000 to $300,000
Design Firm Fees	$3,500 to $5,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Other Fixed Assets And Equipment	$30,000 to $100,000
Signage (Interior And Exterior)	$3,000 to $15,000
Opening Inventory And Supplies	$5,000 to $10,000
Insurance	$5,000 to $15,000
Licenses And Permits	$1,000 to $3,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs	$0 to $10,000
Professional Fees	$3,500 to $10,000
Initial Training Fee and Opening Assistance	$1,500 to $3,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months	$10,000 to $60,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$172,500 to $641,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Freshii Restaurant's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Freshii Restaurant had 52 total units in 2023, of which 52 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Freshii Restaurant

key competitors in the

Healthy

sector.

Franchise

Upgrade

New

-40%

6.00%

$173,000

$641,000

n.a.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

Over $500K

New

6.00%

$512,000

$805,000

$601,000

n.a.

Jazen Tea

$50K - $100K

New

4.00%

$73,000

$390,000

n.a.

SoBol

$100K - $200K

New

15%

5.00%

$196,000

$453,000

$612,000

n.a.

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt

$200K - $500K

New

5.00%

$225,000

$457,000

$644,000

n.a.

Nautical Bowls

$200K - $500K

New

1450%

6.00%

$222,000

$409,000

$440,000

18.1%

Everbowl

$100K - $200K

New

52%

6.00%

$189,000

$371,000

$431,000

n.a.

Training

Freshii Restaurant provides a multi-tiered and structured training system for its franchisees, covering initial, ongoing, and role-specific programs:

Pre-Opening Training: Freshii provides mandatory initial training for franchisee personnel before opening the restaurant. This training includes both virtual sessions via “Freshii University” and in-person components such as the Manager in Training (MIT) program at the Corporate Store in Toronto. The program covers topics like brand knowledge, menu details, food preparation, business operations, finance, and guest experience.
Manager in Training (MIT) Program: Required for the Operating Partner and/or General Manager, this hands-on program involves travel to Freshii’s Corporate Store. It focuses on operational skills essential for running a Freshii Restaurant and includes assessments to ensure competency.
Virtual Manager Training: This one-week online program offers approximately 20 hours of training covering brand principles, team development, leadership, scheduling, and operational procedures. It combines virtual classroom instruction, assessments, and self-study modules.
Self-Study Modules: Available on Freshii University, these are mandatory for all salaried managers and staff, including those hired after the restaurant opens. They align with and expand upon the topics taught in the initial training sessions.

Territory Protection

Freshii Restaurant grants its franchisees a “Designated Territory,” which is established during the agreement process based on demographics and market conditions. This area typically spans around 5 city blocks in urban settings or up to a 2-mile radius in suburban areas.

Within this territory, Freshii commits not to authorize another Freshii Restaurant, as long as the franchisee complies with their agreement.

However, this territory is not exclusive. Freshii and its affiliates retain the right to operate restaurants at non-traditional locations within the territory and can use other distribution channels such as internet sales or grocery store placements.