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Buying a franchise requires many considerations. Writing down your goals for your investment is one of the most important things that you should do before you put a penny down anywhere.

Your goals are your roadmap. How do you know that you’re on the right track if you don’t know where you’re going? How do you know you’ve arrived, if you haven’t chosen a destination?

Goals will keep your eye on the prize, especially when things get inevitably busy as they do with a new venture.

When you’re buying a franchise, you’ll want to choose one that doesn’t just take your money and run. If goals are your map to success, then FRESH Restaurants is your pilot.

At FRESH Restaurants, we believe that your success is our success. FRESH Restaurants is with you all of the way, right from the moment you’ve made your decision, through to all the construction and start up, as well as providing you with material and support through the day to day dealings you will have with customers. New to marketing and public relations? We’ll help you develop a plan, and we provide you with all the art you’ll need for branding and advertising. We will help to expertly guide you through all of the strategies to help you and your store obtain your goals.

We will also help you create partnerships with other businesses where you can share resources within your community. Fitness clubs, schools, sports leagues, and community centers are great partnerships to have, as they have the tremendous ability to bring like minded individual that are committed to a healthy lifestyle.

The best types of partnerships, are the kind that are mutually beneficial.

If you’re buying a franchise from FRESH, you’ll be getting a lifetime partner.

One that will assist you in supporting your other partnerships to ensure that you’re both are getting great value, and that your mutual customers are getting delicious and nutritious food and beverages to help them succeed with their healthy goals.

Ready to partner with FRESH Restaurants? Contact us to find out how.

Having the healthiest fast food options is not simple.

As a pioneer in the healthy quick serve industry, the FRESH menu continues to change year after year.

We are constantly searching the world for the newest nutrient dense super food ingredient that we can incorporate into the FRESH menu repertoire.

Change is good. However, change is not always easy either. We recognize that feature items take work to implement. There are new ingredients to source, new recipes for staff to learn, menu boards to print, and occasionally even some small pieces of equipment to purchase. We do this because fresh is what we’re all about, and FRESH features are worth the effort it takes. Customers always appreciate that we source the healthiest fast food options for them, so they don’t need to.

Variety is the Spice of Life. Customers love variety. Changing our features on a regular basis keeps people coming back to see what’s new. While some people like to eat the same thing on every visit, FRESH wants to provide people with new taste experiences, and many of our features are things they can’t find anywhere else – particularly from other quick service restaurants.

FRESH features are a way for our franchise as well as our customers to test out the performance of a new food product or menu ideas. Although every effort is made to ensure that the new offerings are just as amazing and delicious as our reliable menu options, not every item will work commercially, everywhere.

On the other hand, we have received overwhelmingly positive responses to most of our FRESH feature items, which we have adopted to our regular menu.

Change is good at FRESH, where we offer the healthiest fast food options, and it’s always delicious.

Contact us to find out more about how you can change your life for the better by owning a FRESH Café franchise.

How important is it for a fast food franchise to be environmentally friendly?

A recent study conducted in the midst of the recession revealed that 62% of consumers claim that the state of the economy has no effect on their commitment to making environmentally-friendly purchase decisions.

At FRESH Café, we promote a fresh and healthy lifestyle. This extends beyond what we put into our bodies, to the impact we have on our community and planet. FRESH Café is a fast food franchise that represents a healthy choice in every way. It’s why we insist on using compostable packaging for our food and drink products.

How can FRESH Café help you be more green?

Here are some ideas that our stores have implemented to be more “green” (and saved on overhead expenses too):

Lighting – By switching light bulbs, stores use less energy, while still maintaining the same brightness. Cold cathode lamps last five times longer than regular bulbs, while using 80% less energy. The bulbs have a higher up front cost, however, this cost is offset over time through the costs saved. Since they require changing less frequently, any hard to reach lights don’t require the added cost of maintenance as well.

Refrigeration – Energy Star equipment gives you more cool for less cost, reducing energy consumption by up to 30%. On average it takes 1.5 years to cover off the price of the equipment through energy savings; after that, it is like getting 4 months of refrigeration for free each year!

Water – By installing water saving fixtures, the FRESH Cafe restaurant’s water usage can be reduced by up to 150 gallons per day. This can represent huge annual water cost savings, and thousands of gallons of water that doesn’t get wasted.

Cleaning Products – Every gallon of locally-produced concentrate used eliminates the energy and greenhouse gas impacts of transporting more than 120 gallons of pre-mixed cleaning products. Local cleaning products are just as suitable for cleaning, and the bonus for using biodegradable products, is that they break down naturally in the environment, and generally made with products that aren’t harsh on skin, eyes, or your lungs.

Paper – Every ton of 100% recycled content paper saves enough trees to filter 400 kilograms of carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for 35 people. Plus, recycled napkins aren’t bleached with harsh chemicals.

Buying Locally – Help sustain your local economy by buying local products whenever possible. Look at your local community shops, fairs, and stores. Be informed about where it’s made. You’ll be helping a neighbour and your community. Every dollar you spend on locally-produced goods adds $3 in value to your community.

Are you excited about joining a FRESH fast food franchise? We’d love to hear from you, so contact us today.

Want the taste of paradise without getting on a plane? FRESH Café offers these island inspired delights that will whisk you away on a tropical journey, without breaking the bank.

These naturally delicious fruits not only taste great, but are good for you too.

Pitaya
This amazing fruit is exceptionally beautiful on the inside and out. Protected with a thick petal like skin in bright colours like hot pink, the flesh can be various colours like yellow and pure white, speckled with black seeds. Their beauty is not skin deep as this fruit boasts impressive benefits including being rich in antioxidants. Also known as dragon fruit, the seeds contain omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids and also contain vital nutrients like carotene and lycopene, as well as calcium, iron, and phosphorous, all needed for optimum body functionality.

Try this exotic fruit in our Pitaya Passion Super Smoothie and Pitaya Power Bowl.

Mango

This super fruit is exceptionally high in dietary fiber and vitamin C, and aids in digestion and improving the body’s natural healing abilities are among some of mango’s health benefits.

You can find IQF mangos in the Caribbean Splash, and Mango Mania Fresh Pure Smoothies, and Kale Pineapple Fresh Super Smoothies. In addition, mango sorbet is used in the Tropical Peach Fresh Smoothie and Pitaya Passion Fresh Super Smoothie. It is also available as a 100% pure fruit juice, and as a Fresh Infused Iced Tea.

Pineapple

Our IQF pineapples help the body break down protein and convert it into energy, while also combating a variety of intestinal disorders.

IQF pineapple is used in the new recipes for the Pineapple Paradise, and Tropical Peach Fresh Pure Smoothies, Kale Pineapple, Jolly Green, and Pitaya Passion Fresh Super Smoothies, as well as the Pitaya Bowl. Pineapple juice is also on the menu as a 100% fruit juice and as a Fresh Ice Tea flavor.

Look no further than your nearest FRESH Restaurant for a delicious escape without packing your bags.

Find your closest FRESH here.

Black beans (like most other legumes) are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber as well as protein. In addition to lowering cholesterol, black beans’ high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

Black beans also make an excellent substitute for red meat in many recipes and are perfect for increasing the nutritional needs of vegans.

These smoky flavored beans are a good source of protein, and when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice, provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods without the high calories or saturated fat.

Less well known is the fact that black beans are also rich in antioxidant compounds. In fact, they have as much antioxidant value as grapes and cranberries, fruits long considered to be antioxidant superstars. When researchers analyzed different types of beans, they found that the darker the bean’s seed coat, the higher its level of antioxidant activity. Gram for gram, black beans were found to have the most antioxidant activity, followed in descending order by red, brown, yellow, and white beans.

Overall, the level of antioxidants found in black beans in this study is approximately 10 times that found in an equivalent amount of oranges, and comparable to that found in an equivalent amount of grapes or cranberries.

Ready to increase your nutrition?
Find these black beans in FRESH Healthy Cafe’s zesty South Western Fiesta Wrap or amp up your own healthy Fresh Protein Bowl creation.

Don’t have time, order it online here.

FRESH is a franchise opportunity that loves our future generation (it’s why we have a healthy combo created just for little ones).

School fundraisers typically consist of pizza or hot dogs. That’s because they’re easy and most kids love them. They’re not the most nutritional option though are they? FRESH Café wants to change that! Schools can fundraise, provide nutritional food options, that kids will love (and being giddy with excitement over).

Smart and healthy kids go on to make smart and healthy decisions. FRESH fuels their brains with nutrient dense, brain loving foods that don’t rely on refined sugar for energy. Whole grains, whole fruit, and whole foods to satiate their hunger, and power their movements, while still tasting incredible. With nutritious options like FRESH, kids can go home and ask for the healthy foods that they’ve tried. Parents will also know that there is a healthy fast food option available in their area. They can pick up a meal after a long day, or grab and go to an after school activity. No matter what the reason, FRESH Café is there to support their healthy lifestyle.

FRESH doesn’t just provide schools with various food options, but also ideas on how to transport the food and drinks safely, and the most effectively. We want to make it simple for the school, and the franchise owner, so that things go smoothly.

If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity that supports kids and communities, you’ll see that FRESH Café’s nutritious and delicious menu fits the nutritional needs of growing kids, whether it’s just smoothies or full box lunches.

Each city and district will be different in how they implement their fundraising and hot lunch programs through the school. It is possible that it is the principal, the local school board, or the school’s Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC, or PTA).

Another way that FRESH can get involved with schools, is by participating in a school fair or event that is doing community outreach.

When you’re considering a restaurant franchise opportunity, FRESH Restaurants is one that supports healthy lifestyles as well as healthy communities. And healthy kids and healthy schools are an important part of that.

Find out how you can support your local community with FRESH Restaurants by contacting us.

Spring and summer are our busy seasons, and reminds us just how important our customers are to the FRESH Café.

It’s why we invest in our community. Our customers live in it. It’s why FRESH Café cares about the environment.

We show our appreciation to our customers every day, by providing great tasting and nutritious food and beverages, and by serving it with excellent customer service. Customers can always expect this, daily, when they walk into our restaurants. Whether you dine in, take-out, or you’re just grabbing and going, we want to make your experience a great one that you will be compelled to share with your friends and family.

However, for special occasions, FRESH Café will host a Customer Appreciation Day! These days are not mandated, and will differ from location to location. What you can expect is a lot of concerted effort to ensure that you, the customer feels extra appreciated.

How do you know that your local FRESH Café is having a Customer Appreciation Day? Look for posters in your local store and throughout the community. You might even receive a flyer in your mailbox (with a sweet coupon too).

Your local community events calendar, or newspaper might promote the event. Your local FRESH Café may even partner with other businesses!

Another special reason that Customer Appreciation Days are extra special, is the deals, coupons, and offers made by FRESH. It’s a great time to bring in your friends and family to try a healthy fast food option.

The best way to ensure that you never miss out on an awesome FRESH Café Customer Appreciation Day is to sign up with your email address at you local FRESH. This way, you’ll never miss out on any of our incredible events, deals, special offers, or new seasonal menu.

Ready to eat some delicious and fresh? Check out our seasonal menu options right now!.

Communication is key in any relationship, and it’s extremely important for any restaurant franchise.

Not only are we responsible for communicating with FRESH owners, but also communicating with customers.

At FRESH Café, we strive to maintain a brand that is recognized throughout the world as a leader in promoting healthy food in a quick serve environment. We cater to millions of customers all over the globe, so it is vital that we are in touch with franchise owners, so we can notify them of training opportunities, specials, and new food and beverage offerings.

Equally as important as our communication with franchise owners, is your communication with customers.

Communication starts the moment a customer walks into a FRESH Café. Our signs and displays are not only made to entice, but also to inform and educate a customer on the delicious food and beverage options we have available. Our friendly staff answer questions, make suggestions, and offer tasty samples too. If a customer is dining in, it’s a great opportunity to ask how everything is tasting, and if they have any suggestions for improvements. Customers are the greatest asset for a restaurant franchise, and their opinion really matters.

The communication doesn’t end there. Communicating with a customer after they have left the restaurant is also critical to the well being of the restaurant franchise. Don’t have a lot of experience, or any at all when it comes to a communication plan? You don’t have have to worry about a that when you join FRESH Café.

FRESH Café is a unique restaurant franchise because value the partnership with the franchise owner. We truly believe that your success is our success, and we work hard at providing top-notch, high quality content, and materials that you’ll be so excited to share and send out to your customers. We’ll help you get out and get involved with your community, so that you become a vital heartbeat in it, and expose your neighbours to the amazing and vibrant FRESH healthy lifestyle.

We’ll help you get started on a great communication plan with your customers to ensure that they receive special offers, coupons, and a chance to try our new delectable seasonal options.

You’ll also be able to communicate and share fresh ideas and best work practices about restaurant franchises with a network of seasoned and new FRESH owners just like you.

With FRESH, you’ll be a pro in no time!

Ready to communicate with us your desire to join FRESH? Contact us today

Juicing is and faster and more efficient way to absorb vital nutrients, minerals and insoluble fiber from fruits and vegetables. Not all juices are created equal.

Many commercially made juices lack nutrition because they’re not actually very fresh.

They contain preservatives, or have been pasteurized for sale.

The Health Benefits of FRESH Squeezes
Our delicious Squeezes are crafted with only pure juices to deliver maximum nutrition to you.

Cold Terminator
The Cold Terminator contains vitamins and minerals needed to regulate the thyroid and ensure proper immune system function.

Beet Punch
Beets get their ruby red hue from betalain, a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and natural fungicide. Beets significantly lower blood pressure and aids in digestion.

Green Lemonade
As a great source of vitamin c, lemons contain flavonoids which are antioxidants that have cancer fighting properties. Lemons bolsters your immune system and helps your body fight infections.

Fountain of Youth
Apples reduce the risk of colon, prostate, and lung cancer, as well as heart disease, while berries contain antioxidants.

Detox
Parsley, celery, spinach and carrots work together to eliminate harmful toxins from the body and release energy.

The benefits of juicing are available at FRESH. Try them all to find out which FRESH Squeeze is your favorite. Find your closest location here.

Maximize the healthy benefits of your FRESH Cafe smoothie with one of these powerful fortifiers.

Choose a couple to really take our smoothie to the next level.

Whey Protein
The protein of choice for serious athletes, as it helps to develop and sustain lean, strong, and well-defined muscles. Whey Protein also lowers cholesterol and provides all the essential daily amino acids. Ingredients: whey protein concentrate.

Soy Protein
The health benefits of soy-beans are now well established. It is the only vegetable to contain high amounts of protein and all eight essential amino acids. Soy helps lower cholesterol, strengthen bones, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients: soy protein isolate.

Energy
The true beauty of this blend of healthy ingredients is that it can help fight fatigue, increase stamina and boost vitality – all while reducing stress. Think of it as your own personal “clean” energy. Ingredients: ginseng, gingko biloba, bee pollen, green tea, kola nut, gotu kola.

Multi-Vitamin
A nice change from the once-a-day tablet. All the essential nutrients and minerals for good health, right there in your favorite drink. Ingredients: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D2, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, and copper.

Slim & Trim
This delicate blend promotes healthy weight-loss, without the gimmicks. Slim & Trim kick starts your metabolism, while increasing your lean muscle mass, and also promoting good heart health. Ingredients: banaba leaf, inulin, l-carnitine, garcinia.

Flaxseed
Fiber is a key requirement for good health, and is known to improve nutritional absorption, lower cholesterol, and regulate blood sugar. Flaxseed is essential if you follow a low-carb diet, which may lack fiber. Ingredients: flaxseeds.

Immune Support
The best way to avoid the latest flu strain is to build a solid defense, by strengthening your immune system. Herbs like Echinacea and goldenseal, plus a good dose of vitamin C can do just that. Ingredients: Echinacea, goldenseal, vitamin C, beta glucan.

Wheatgrass+
Wheatgrass is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll, which aids in building red blood cells, and must be consumed fresh from a living plant to maximize the benefits, like slowing down the age process. Ingredients: fresh wheatgrass

Whether you want a natural boost to your day, kick start your fitness goals or maintain optimal health, Fresh Smoothie fortifiers are a delicious part of a healthy lifestyle. One free in every smoothie.

Find a FRESH cafe near you today.