{"id":12852,"date":"2017-02-07T13:30:14","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/?p=432122"},"modified":"2017-02-07T13:30:14","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T13:30:14","slug":"move-over-mcdonalds-20-healthy-food-franchises-to-challenge-the-burger-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessnewsbox.com\/?p=12852","title":{"rendered":"Move Over McDonald\u2019s, 20 Healthy Food Franchises to Challenge the Burger Chains"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Move<\/p>\n

When you think about franchise restaurants, you might not picture menus that are especially healthy. But there\u2019s more to the franchise restaurant game than McDonald’s.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in opening a franchise restaurant<\/a>, but you want to keep it healthier than traditional fast food<\/a>, here are 20 franchise restaurants with healthy options.<\/p>\n

Healthy Food Franchises to Consider<\/h2>\n

Panera Bread<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

With strong nationwide brand recognition and a reputation for using only fresh, natural ingredients, Panera Bread<\/a> is one of the top franchise options for healthy food. To get started, you need experience as a multi-unit restaurant operator and a net worth of at least $7.5 million.<\/p>\n

FRESH Healthy Cafe<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

FRESH Healthy Cafe<\/a> is a global brand that fits into the fast casual sector. The company is open to everything from multi-unit developments to co-branded franchises. So costs can vary based on your preferences.<\/p>\n

UFood Grill<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Another fast casual restaurant franchise, UFood Grill<\/a> specializes in fresh, grilled, low-calorie options. The initial franchise fee is $35,000. And the company provides assistance with site selection, training and more.<\/p>\n

Noodles and Company<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

With a menu that includes a large variety of noodle-based dishes, Noodles and Company<\/a> also includes fresh veggies and other healthy ingredients in many of its menu items. The company is mainly looking for franchisees interested in opening multi-unit developments. And you need a net worth of at least $3 million to get started.<\/p>\n

Extreme Pita<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Extreme Pita<\/a> pairs traditional pita bread with a number of fresh, healthy ingredients. The initial cost can vary based on a number of factors. But you\u2019ll need a net worth of at least $200,000 and a clear credit history to get started.<\/p>\n

Saladworks<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Specializing in customizable salads made with fresh ingredients, Saladworks<\/a> is part of the growing fast casual restaurant market. You need a net worth of at least $1.5 million to get started.<\/p>\n

Maui Wowi<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Smoothies offer a unique opportunity to offer menu items with lots of fresh fruits and other healthy ingredients. And Maui Wowi<\/a> specializes in smoothies and coffee. A mobile franchise style, Maui Wowi is fairly affordable compared to other opportunities, with a liquid capital requirement of $75,000.<\/p>\n

Smoothie King<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Smoothie King<\/a> is another smoothie and juice bar franchise that offers a variety of healthy ingredients for customers. The initial franchise fee ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. And other costs can vary depending on location, size and other factors.<\/p>\n

Del Taco<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

A Mexican restaurant franchise that specializes in using only fresh ingredients, Del Taco<\/a> has been building up its nationwide brand recognition for over 50 years. The initial franchise fee is $35,000. And you\u2019ll need a net worth of at least $1 million to get started.<\/p>\n

Au Bon Pain<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Operating cafes mainly in the Northeast part of the U.S. Au Bon Pain<\/a> is open to new franchises in select locations like office buildings, shopping malls and more. Costs can vary based on a number of factors. But you\u2019ll need a minimum net worth of at least $5 million to get started.<\/p>\n

Corner Bakery Cafe<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Corner Bakery Cafe<\/a> is a neighborhood cafe restaurant chain that has a menu featuring items like soups, salads and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. There are several territories currently available. And you\u2019ll need a net worth of at least $3 million to get started.<\/p>\n

Qdoba<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Qdoba<\/a> is a well-known Mexican food chain. But many of the menu items feature fresh and low-fat ingredients. Plus, customers can customize their own dishes to their specific tastes. The company is currently looking for franchisees that have the financial capacity to develop multiple units.<\/p>\n

Firehouse Subs<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

With more than 1,000 locations, Firehouse Subs<\/a> is a sandwich shop that uses healthy ingredients and is also dedicated to helping the communities they serve. You need a minimum of $80,000 to invest.<\/p>\n

Teriyaki Grill<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Teriyaki Grill<\/a> is a restaurant chain that specializes in Asian inspired dishes made with fresh, healthy ingredients. The initial franchise fee is $25,000, which includes training.<\/p>\n

Smoothie Factory<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

A smoothie and juice bar, Smoothie Factory<\/a> offers a variety of healthy beverage options. You need to have a net worth of at least $200,000 to get started.<\/p>\n

Taco Del Mar<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Specializing in tacos and similar items made with fresh ingredients, Taco Del Mar<\/a> offers another franchise option for health minded entrepreneurs. The company provides training, field support, product development assistance and more to franchisees. And the initial franchise fee is $15,000.<\/p>\n

Pita Pit<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Pita Pit\u2019s<\/a> menu items are made with fresh baked pita bread, lean grilled meats and fresh toppings. The company currently has many openings in markets around the U.S. Costs can vary based on location and other factors.<\/p>\n

Atlanta Bread<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Atlanta Bread<\/a> is a chain of bakery cafes that offer quality, healthy food items. The company provides assistance with real estate, design, marketing, ongoing support and more.<\/p>\n

Rush Bowls<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Rush Bowls<\/a> is a Colorado-based franchise concept that specializes in acai bowls and other menu items made with fresh fruit, granola and other healthy ingredients. Launched in 2004, the company has already developed a strong brand recognition in select markets. You can request more information on the company\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

NrGize Lifestyle Cafe<\/h3>\n

\"20<\/p>\n

Specializing in healthy smoothies and meal replacement shakes, NrGize Lifestyle Cafe<\/a> offers a variety of different franchise opportunities ranging in cost from $7,500 to $30,000 for the initial franchise fee.<\/p>\n

Healthy Food<\/a> Photo via Shutterstock<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

This article, “Move Over McDonald’s, 20 Healthy Food Franchises to Challenge the Burger Chains<\/a>” was first published on Small Business Trends<\/a><\/p>\n

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