Executive brief
Fast-casual grain and acai bowls
San Diego, CA · Founded 2017 · Franchising since 2021 · Owner-Operator
A fast-casual bowl concept focused on lunch daypart and digital ordering, expanding in Sun Belt markets.
Versus the median of 2 Food & Beverage brands in the directory.
| Metric | Grove Bowl Co. | Category median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment (midpoint) | $450K | $501K | Below median |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $38K | Below median |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | At median |
| Min. liquid capital | $125K | $138K | Below median |
| 3-yr unit growth | 61% | 39.5% | Above median |