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The Fresh Monkee

The Fresh Monkee Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

The Fresh Monkee is a health food franchise offering smoothies, cold-pressed juices, bowls, and wellness beverages, serving health-conscious consumers, and known for clean ingredients, transparency, and energetic brand presence.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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1
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Franchise fee

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$50,000
Investment

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$155,000 - $317,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$595,000

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The Fresh Monkee is a fast-casual health franchise that specializes in made-to-order protein shakes, smoothies, and light snacks crafted with whole-food ingredients and minimal added sugar.

The concept focuses on “clean, healthy, and filling” shakes that appeal to fitness enthusiasts, students, professionals, and families looking for nutritious grab-and-go options.

The menu features vegan and gluten-free selections, and the franchise stands out by making protein the foundation of every shake, rather than just an add-on, resulting in a smoother and more satisfying product.

Founded in 2014 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, The Fresh Monkee was created by Judy Flynn to meet the growing demand for convenient yet healthy meal alternatives. Its corporate headquarters are located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, under The Fresh Monkee Franchising, LLC.

The company began franchising in 2022, expanding its footprint beyond its home state to multiple regions across the United States.

Initial investment

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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$50,000
Travel/Living Expenses While Training$500 - $4,000
Real Estate/Rent and Deposit (3 months)$0 - $15,000
Leasehold Improvements$40,000 - $125,000
Equipment and Small Wares$25,000 - $40,000
Mill Work and Furniture$5,000 - $15,000
Signage$8,000 - $15,000
Business Management and Technology System & Technology Fee$2,000 - $5,000
Office Supplies$200 - $300
Licenses and Permits$500 - $1,000
Professional Fees$1,000 - $3,000
Utility Deposits$0 - $3,500
Insurance$500 - $3,000
Initial Inventory$5,000 - $10,000
Grand Opening Marketing$2,500
Additional Funds (3 months)$15,000 - $25,000
Total$155,200 - $317,300

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$50,000
Travel/Living Expenses While Training$500 - $4,000
Real Estate/Rent and Deposit (3 months)$0 - $15,000
Leasehold Improvements$40,000 - $125,000
Equipment and Small Wares$25,000 - $40,000
Mill Work and Furniture$5,000 - $15,000
Signage$8,000 - $15,000
Business Management and Technology System & Technology Fee$2,000 - $5,000
Office Supplies$200 - $300
Licenses and Permits$500 - $1,000
Professional Fees$1,000 - $3,000
Utility Deposits$0 - $3,500
Insurance$500 - $3,000
Initial Inventory$5,000 - $10,000
Grand Opening Marketing$2,500
Additional Funds (3 months)$15,000 - $25,000
Total$155,200 - $317,300

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training

The Fresh Monkee Franchise, LLC provides essential training and support to franchisees before they begin operations. Here's a numbered overview of the training programs and related assistance:

  1. Site Approval
    Before opening, The Fresh Monkee will review and approve the franchisee’s chosen location. This approval must occur within six months of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to secure an approved site in this timeframe may result in termination of the agreement.
  2. Pre-Opening Support
    The franchisor assists in preparing the restaurant for launch, including guidance on layout, furniture, fixtures, and compliance with standards. Franchisees are given a prototype layout to ensure consistency across locations. Vendors for the buildout must be approved by The Fresh Monkee.
  3. Initial Training Program
    Franchisees, their owners, and designated managers must complete the required initial training before opening. This includes comprehensive education on daily operations, business standards, technology systems, and brand compliance. The franchisor reserves the right to test for competency before final approval.

Territory Protection

The Fresh Monkee Franchise, LLC provides limited territory protection to its franchisees. Each franchisee is granted a specific geographic area called the “Territory,” within which the franchisor agrees not to establish or license another Fresh Monkee restaurant.

However, this protection only applies to physical restaurant locations and does not restrict the franchisor from selling products through other channels like online platforms.

The franchisor retains the right to advertise, sell, or distribute products and services outside the designated territory, including through digital means or non-traditional venues. Additionally, The Fresh Monkee may develop restaurants in adjacent or nearby territories, which could potentially impact market overlap.

Competitors

Below are some of

The Fresh Monkee

key competitors in the

Healthy

sector.

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Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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$50,000

$155,000

$317,000

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$595,000

$xxx,xxx

74.9%

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Competitors

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is a fast-casual Mediterranean franchise offering falafel, hummus, shawarma bowls, and pitas, serving health-conscious guests including vegan and gluten-free diners, and known for bold spices, customizable meals, and vibrant, market-fresh ingredients.

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
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Investment

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$234,000 - $753,000

Oakberry Store

Oakberry Store is a health-focused fast-casual franchise offering organic açaí bowls and smoothies, serving on-the-go customers seeking nutritious options, and known for customizable bowls, streamlined small-format stores, and a rapidly expanding global footprint in more than thirty-five countries.

Franchisees

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24
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n.a.
Investment

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$65,000 - $300,000

Dirt Juicery

Dirt Juicery is a health-focused juice-bar franchise offering cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and nutrient-dense bowls, serving wellness-oriented customers and active locals, and known for organic ingredients, plant-based menus, bright interiors and a community-driven approach to everyday nourishment.

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$162,000 - $270,000

Sip Fresh

Sip Fresh is a beverage franchise offering handcrafted fruit-based juices, teas, and bowls, serving mall shoppers and health-conscious guests, and known for vibrant displays, interactive ordering, and freshly prepared drinks highlighting real fruit, bold flavors, and an engaging in-store experience.

Franchisees

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1
+
0%
0%
Investment

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$234,000 - $421,000

Bowl Boss Acai

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.

Franchisees

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5
+
400%
400%
Investment

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$107,000 - $559,000

Tru Bowl Superfood Bar

Tru Bowl Superfood Bar is a health-food café franchise offering açaí bowls, juices and customizable wellness meals, serving health-conscious consumers and casual café guests, and known for modern branding, efficient service and appealing studio-style footprint.

Franchisees

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13
+
333%
333%
Investment

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$205,000 - $332,000

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