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Vitality Bowls
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Vitality Bowls Enterprises, LLC
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Private
Founded yearint
2012
Short descriptiontext

Vitality Bowls is a U.S. franchisor of 126+ health-focused cafés offering organic açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls to health-conscious consumers and busy professionals, operating via independent franchisees with online and mobile ordering.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersSan Ramon, United States
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San Ramon
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
acai bowl cafe, superfood smoothies, healthy fast casual, franchise restaurant, organic menu
Industry2 codes
1Salad & Bowl Concepts (Grain/Protein/Healthy Bowls)
CodeTHAFABAFPrimaryYes
2Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads)
CodeCRAHAKAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Limited-Service Restaurants722513
  • Caterers722320
SIC code1 code
  • Retail-Eating Places5812
Product category
Healthy Fast Casual Restaurants
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Food and Beverage Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue from sales of açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, grain bowls, and other menu items at franchise locations

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2Franchise Fees
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue generated from franchise agreements with local entrepreneurs opening Vitality Bowls locations

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3Catering Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

Corporate and event catering services offered across locations

vitalitybowls.com
4Gift Cards and Loyalty Program
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from gift card sales and loyalty program membership fees

vitalitybowls.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls
Description

A sub-brand offering additional menu options under the Vitality Bowls umbrella, available for ordering through the company's online ordering platform.

vitalitybowls.com
Core offering1 text field

Vitality Bowls sells açaí bowls, superfood smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls made with organic ingredients and exotic superfoods, with no ice, no frozen yogurt, and no fillers. The menu features add-on proteins including all-natural sous-vide chicken and grass-fed steak, plus housemade dressings, and is sold primarily through 126+ franchise locations across the United States, complemented by catering services, a loyalty program, gift cards, and online/mobile ordering.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Up to 42 grams of protein and 34 grams of fiber per serving in new Protein Bowl menu item
Product overview1 text field

Vitality Bowls is a health-food café chain and superfood concept offering a unified menu centered on açaí bowls as the core product, complemented by smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls. The portfolio includes add-on proteins (all-natural sous-vide chicken, grass-fed steak) and housemade dressings. Supporting services include catering, a loyalty program, and gift cards. A mobile app enables online ordering and loyalty engagement. The company operates over 126 locations across the U.S. as a franchise model, with new locations opening in North Jersey (Clifton, Wayne) and North Carolina (Charlotte). A related sub-brand, Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls, expands the food offerings.

Product and service10 records
1Açaí Bowls
CategoryCore menu item
Description

Signature açai bowls blended with organic açai base, flaxseed, gluten-free granola, cacao nibs, and goji berries, made without ice or frozen yogurt. Targeted at health-conscious consumers, families, and busy professionals seeking quick, allergen-friendly meals.

2Smoothies
CategoryCore menu item
Description

Superfood smoothies blended with organic ingredients including coconut, açai, spirulina, guarana, matcha, and additional superfoods (mangosteen, aronia berry, camu camu, moringa, blueberry, pomegranate, strawberry). Made with no fillers, ice, or frozen yogurt.

3Wraps
CategoryCore menu item
Description

Fresh wraps made with housemade dressings and real, nutritious ingredients, complementing the bowl and smoothie menu.

4Salads
CategoryCore menu item
Description

Fresh salad options featuring nutritious, high-quality ingredients offered alongside bowls and smoothies.

5Grain Bowls
CategoryCore menu item
Description

Grain-based bowl options complementing the açai bowl offering, broadening the menu for varied dietary preferences.

6Catering
CategoryService offering
Description

Catering services for events and corporate gatherings, featuring the Vitality Bowls menu items (bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads). Available across franchise locations for event organizers and corporate buyers.

7Vitality Bowls Rewards Loyalty Program
CategoryService offering
Description

Rewards program allowing customers to earn points and redeem benefits (discounts and offers) at Vitality Bowls locations. Accessible via the mobile app and in-store.

8Gift Cards
CategoryService offering
Description

Vitality Bowls gift cards redeemable for purchases at franchise locations, available for online and in-store purchase.

9Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls
CategorySub-brand offering
Description

A related sub-brand under the Vitality Bowls umbrella offering additional food menu options, available for ordering through the company's online ordering platform alongside the standard Vitality Bowls menu.

10Vitality Bowls Mobile App
CategoryDigital platform
Description

Mobile application available on iOS and Android enabling customers to place online orders, access nutritional information, manage loyalty rewards, and receive promotions and push notifications from Vitality Bowls.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Husband-wife franchise team Hardik and Unnati Mistry signed a franchise agreement to open a Vitality Bowls location in Clifton, New Jersey, planned for first half of 2026. This represents one of multiple franchise partnerships driving the brand's expansion in the Northeast market.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Public, technology-forward salad and bowl chain with hundreds of locations. Comparable health-conscious customer and bowl-centric menu, but company-owned model and significantly larger scale than Vitality Bowls.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Established smoothie franchise with hundreds of U.S. locations. Overlaps with Vitality Bowls on smoothie-led menus and franchise distribution, with broader mass-market positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Smoothie and açaí bowl franchise with U.S. locations. Direct overlap on menu (smoothies, açaí bowls) and franchise-led growth model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Healthy fast-casual franchise offering salads, bowls, wraps, and smoothies. Comparable health-conscious positioning and franchise model, broader menu than Vitality Bowls.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Franchise concept offering açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices with 170+ U.S. locations. Closely comparable menu mix and franchise economics to Vitality Bowls.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct competitor specializing in açaí bowls, smoothies, and pitaya-based items through a franchise model across the U.S. Highly comparable product, customer base, and growth-stage franchise model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Organic-focused juice and smoothie franchise (Certified USDA Organic) operating across the U.S. Comparable target customer (health-conscious, organic-seeking) and franchise model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Public, scaled fast-casual Mediterranean bowl concept with hundreds of company-owned and franchised locations. Operates in the same bowl-led healthy eating category but at significantly larger scale and capital base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Fast-casual franchise focused on açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, and salads. Closely comparable product portfolio and franchise GTM motion.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Large franchise-based smoothie and healthier fast-casual concept with 1,000+ U.S. locations. Comparable on product category (smoothies, wraps, bowls) and franchise-led GTM, though at materially greater scale.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

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Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Vitality Bowls

Healthy Fast Casual Restaurantsvitalitybowls.com

Vitality Bowls is a U.S. franchisor of 126+ health-focused cafés offering organic açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls to health-conscious consumers and busy professionals, operating via independent franchisees with online and mobile ordering.

Vitality Bowls firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Vitality Bowls
Legal name
Vitality Bowls Enterprises, LLC
Website
https://vitalitybowls.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Vitality Bowls is a U.S. franchisor of 126+ health-focused cafés offering organic açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls to health-conscious consumers and busy professionals, operating via independent franchisees with online and mobile ordering.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Vitality Bowls industry classification

Industry
Product category
Healthy Fast Casual Restaurants
NAICS
Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Caterers (722320)
SIC
Retail-Eating Places (5812)
akta.pro primary industry
Salad & Bowl Concepts (Grain/Protein/Healthy Bowls) (THAFABAF)
akta.pro secondary industry
Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads) (CRAHAKAA)

Keywords

  • Acai bowl cafe
  • Superfood smoothies
  • Healthy fast casual
  • Franchise restaurant
  • Organic menu

Where Vitality Bowls is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
San Ramon
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Vitality Bowls business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from sales of açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, grain bowls, and other menu items at franchise locations
  2. Franchise Fees: Revenue generated from franchise agreements with local entrepreneurs opening Vitality Bowls locations
  3. Catering Services: Corporate and event catering services offered across locations
  4. Gift Cards and Loyalty Program: Revenue from gift card sales and loyalty program membership fees

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Vitality Bowls product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Vitality Bowls sells açaí bowls, superfood smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls made with organic ingredients and exotic superfoods, with no ice, no frozen yogurt, and no fillers. The menu features add-on proteins including all-natural sous-vide chicken and grass-fed steak, plus housemade dressings, and is sold primarily through 126+ franchise locations across the United States, complemented by catering services, a loyalty program, gift cards, and online/mobile ordering.

Product overview

Vitality Bowls is a health-food café chain and superfood concept offering a unified menu centered on açaí bowls as the core product, complemented by smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls. The portfolio includes add-on proteins (all-natural sous-vide chicken, grass-fed steak) and housemade dressings. Supporting services include catering, a loyalty program, and gift cards. A mobile app enables online ordering and loyalty engagement. The company operates over 126 locations across the U.S. as a franchise model, with new locations opening in North Jersey (Clifton, Wayne) and North Carolina (Charlotte). A related sub-brand, Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls, expands the food offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls: A sub-brand offering additional menu options under the Vitality Bowls umbrella, available for ordering through the company's online ordering platform.

Products and services

  • Açaí Bowls Signature açai bowls blended with organic açai base, flaxseed, gluten-free granola, cacao nibs, and goji berries, made without ice or frozen yogurt. Targeted at health-conscious consumers, families, and busy professionals seeking quick, allergen-friendly meals.
  • Smoothies Superfood smoothies blended with organic ingredients including coconut, açai, spirulina, guarana, matcha, and additional superfoods (mangosteen, aronia berry, camu camu, moringa, blueberry, pomegranate, strawberry). Made with no fillers, ice, or frozen yogurt.
  • Wraps Fresh wraps made with housemade dressings and real, nutritious ingredients, complementing the bowl and smoothie menu.
  • Salads Fresh salad options featuring nutritious, high-quality ingredients offered alongside bowls and smoothies.
  • Grain Bowls Grain-based bowl options complementing the açai bowl offering, broadening the menu for varied dietary preferences.
  • Catering Catering services for events and corporate gatherings, featuring the Vitality Bowls menu items (bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads). Available across franchise locations for event organizers and corporate buyers.
  • Vitality Bowls Rewards Loyalty Program Rewards program allowing customers to earn points and redeem benefits (discounts and offers) at Vitality Bowls locations. Accessible via the mobile app and in-store.
  • Gift Cards Vitality Bowls gift cards redeemable for purchases at franchise locations, available for online and in-store purchase.
  • Harvest Kitchen by Vitality Bowls A related sub-brand under the Vitality Bowls umbrella offering additional food menu options, available for ordering through the company's online ordering platform alongside the standard Vitality Bowls menu.
  • Vitality Bowls Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android enabling customers to place online orders, access nutritional information, manage loyalty rewards, and receive promotions and push notifications from Vitality Bowls.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Up to 42 grams of protein and 34 grams of fiber per serving in new Protein Bowl menu item

Companies that use Vitality Bowls

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Vitality Bowls technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Vitality Bowls partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Hardik and Unnati MistrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHusband-wife franchise team Hardik and Unnati Mistry signed a franchise agreement to open a Vitality Bowls location in Clifton, New Jersey, planned for first half of 2026. This represents one of multiple franchise partnerships driving the brand's expansion in the Northeast market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Vitality Bowls competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Sweetgreen: Public, technology-forward salad and bowl chain with hundreds of locations. Comparable health-conscious customer and bowl-centric menu, but company-owned model and significantly larger scale than Vitality Bowls.
  • CAVA: Public, scaled fast-casual Mediterranean bowl concept with hundreds of company-owned and franchised locations. Operates in the same bowl-led healthy eating category but at significantly larger scale and capital base.

Direct peers

  • Smoothie King: Established smoothie franchise with hundreds of U.S. locations. Overlaps with Vitality Bowls on smoothie-led menus and franchise distribution, with broader mass-market positioning.
  • Robeks: Smoothie and açaí bowl franchise with U.S. locations. Direct overlap on menu (smoothies, açaí bowls) and franchise-led growth model.
  • Freshii: Healthy fast-casual franchise offering salads, bowls, wraps, and smoothies. Comparable health-conscious positioning and franchise model, broader menu than Vitality Bowls.
  • Nekter Juice Bar: Franchise concept offering açaí bowls, smoothies, and juices with 170+ U.S. locations. Closely comparable menu mix and franchise economics to Vitality Bowls.
  • Playa Bowls: Direct competitor specializing in açaí bowls, smoothies, and pitaya-based items through a franchise model across the U.S. Highly comparable product, customer base, and growth-stage franchise model.
  • Clean Juice: Organic-focused juice and smoothie franchise (Certified USDA Organic) operating across the U.S. Comparable target customer (health-conscious, organic-seeking) and franchise model.
  • Frutta Bowls: Fast-casual franchise focused on açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, and salads. Closely comparable product portfolio and franchise GTM motion.
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Large franchise-based smoothie and healthier fast-casual concept with 1,000+ U.S. locations. Comparable on product category (smoothies, wraps, bowls) and franchise-led GTM, though at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Vitality Bowls social profiles

Digital presence

Vitality Bowls financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Vitality Bowls leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Vitality Bowls funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Vitality Bowls M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Vitality Bowls

What does Vitality Bowls do?

Vitality Bowls sells açaí bowls, superfood smoothies, wraps, salads, and grain bowls made with organic ingredients and exotic superfoods, with no ice, no frozen yogurt, and no fillers. The menu features add-on proteins including all-natural sous-vide chicken and grass-fed steak, plus housemade dressings, and is sold primarily through 126+ franchise locations across the United States, complemented by catering services, a loyalty program, gift cards, and online/mobile ordering.

Is Vitality Bowls a public or private company?

Vitality Bowls is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Vitality Bowls founded?

Vitality Bowls was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Vitality Bowls based?

Vitality Bowls is headquartered in San Ramon, United States, in the North America region.

How does Vitality Bowls make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Food and Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are franchise Fees, catering Services and gift Cards and Loyalty Program.

Who are Vitality Bowls's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Sweetgreen and CAVA. Direct peers are Smoothie King, Robeks, Freshii, Nekter Juice Bar, Playa Bowls, Clean Juice, Frutta Bowls and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

Does Vitality Bowls have an API?

No public API is recorded for Vitality Bowls.

What industry is Vitality Bowls in?

Vitality Bowls's product category is Healthy Fast Casual Restaurants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFABAF, Salad & Bowl Concepts (Grain/Protein/Healthy Bowls), with a secondary code of CRAHAKAA, Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads). Its NAICS code is 722513 and its SIC code is 5812.

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QsrmagazineVitality Bowls Honors 15th Anniversary with Special DealVitality Bowls is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a $5-off app deal for orders over $15 on October 16-18. The brand has sold 15,554,825 açaí bowls nationwide, including 973,703 in the past year. It plans new cafés in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas.QsrmagazineVitality Bowls Opens in Prosper, TexasVitality Bowls opened a new café in Prosper, Texas, on August 31, 2024, operated by Fola Popoola and Isah Yusuf. The location offers açaí bowls, smoothies, and other healthy meals, with grand opening deals including BOGO on açaí bowls. It is the 12th Texas location, part of 70+ nationwide.QsrmagazineVitality Bowls Leans into Protein with Latest Menu InnovationVitality Bowls, a health-food café chain, is launching a new limited-time menu item called the Protein Bowl starting June 1, featuring up to 42 grams of protein and 34 grams of fiber per serving. The new bowl targets health-conscious consumers seeking functional, protein-heavy meals and is made with organic açaí, whey protein, almond butter, granola, and various toppings. The launch aligns with growing consumer demand for protein-focused meals that support active lifestyles and wellness goals.NJBIZVitality Bowls to open superfood café in Clifton (photos)California-based healthy food café Vitality Bowls has signed a franchise agreement with husband-wife team Hardik and Unnati Mistry to open a new location in Clifton, New Jersey, planned for the first half of 2026. The chain, which now operates over 126 locations across the U.S., ranks among the fastest-growing franchises according to Entrepreneur, Inc. 5000, Franchise Times and Fast Casual. This Clifton location will mark Vitality Bowls' third New Jersey café, following earlier openings in Harrison and Hackensack.PR NewswireVery Mulberry, Largest Mulberry U-Pick Farm in America, Partners with Vitality Bowls Brentwood to Create Very Mulberry BowlHabitera Farms, operating as Very Mulberry, announced a partnership with Vitality Bowls Brentwood to create the Very Mulberry Bowl, a new superfood product introduced at a U-Pick event on May 12, 2024 in Brentwood, California. The collaboration marks what is claimed as the first commercial mulberry bowl in America, combining acai bowl offerings with Himalayan Purple Mulberries sourced from Very Mulberry. Habitera Farms also disclosed plans to expand fresh mulberry distribution into Bay Area farmers markets and retailers including Costco, Sprouts, and Raley's, with this year's harvest expected to quadruple.Business InsiderFast food has become a luxury in California, a franchisee saysA California franchisee warned that fast food is becoming a luxury as restaurants raise prices to cover the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. His two Vitality Bowls stores increased prices by 5-10% in April, and other franchisees say diners may switch to casual dining or buy groceries.Business InsiderA California franchisee says he's reducing staffing, raising prices, and mulling kiosks to cover the $20 wage. Closing stores is a last resort.A Vitality Bowls franchisee in San Jose is raising prices by 5-10% and cutting staff from three or four to two per shift to absorb California's $20 minimum wage. He is considering kiosks and may close stores if profits fall short.Ladue News10 Healthy, Convenient Lunch Options in the St. Louis AreaA local guide highlights ten healthy and convenient lunch options in the St. Louis area, catering to workers returning to offices or seeking remote work meal solutions. The featured establishments include new openings like Beets & Bones and Vitality Bowls, as well as existing businesses such as Farmer’s Fridge, Crazy Bowls & Wraps, and The Daily Bread offering diverse delivery and grab-and-go services. These venues provide a range of choices including salads, bowls, smoothies, and plant-based meals across the metro region.ForbesYou May Not Have Heard Of An Acai Bowl, But Vitality Bowls Has Sold 3.5 Million Of ThemVitality Bowls, a California-based acai bowl chain, has sold 3.5 million bowls since 2011 and operates 69 locations across 16 states. Its revenue grew 42% in 2018, and it plans to add 22 new stores by the end of 2019.PR NewswirePivotal Growth Teams Up With Vitality Bowls & Conrad's GrillPivotal Growth Partners announced it has added two emerging franchise brands, Vitality Bowls and Conrad's Grill, to its portfolio of franchisors. PGP will provide these brands with operators, capital, real estate, and franchising expertise to facilitate nationwide growth through its five pillars of franchise excellence. The partnership targets high-growth potential brands that traditionally lack access to capital and resources, addressing what PGP describes as a significant gap in the franchising market for emerging concepts.