Saladworks franchise
Saladworks is a fast-casual chain serving made-to-order salads, wraps, grain bowls and soups. Some older restaurants carry menu items that differ from the current standard menu. At the end of 2025 there were 84 Saladworks locations in the US, 83 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $484K–$678K
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 84−11 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2015
- Franchisor based in
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Time to open
- About 12 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Saladworks, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Saladworks franchise costs
Opening one Saladworks restaurant costs an estimated $484,000 to $677,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Saladworks, LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
Saladworks franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000, per restaurant, plus a $5,000 refundable technology deposit. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Saladworks, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of net sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of net sales to the brand development fund, plus 2% on local advertising. |
Source: Saladworks, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Saladworks publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 results for franchised outlets open the full fiscal year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Saladworks, LLC, 2026 filing, page 51
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 (0) | 5 | 6 |
| 2024 | 88 (−6) | 3 | 11 |
| 2025 | 83 (−5) | 1 | 10 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Saladworks, LLC, 2026 filing, page 52
How Saladworks compares
Of the 59 restaurant franchises on this site, Saladworks is the 18th cheapest to open and the 56th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Saladworks | Typical restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $484K | $846K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −11.7% | +5.3% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 49 of 59 |
Typical is the median across the 59 brands in restaurant franchises.
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Saladworks franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Saladworks?
About 12 months after signing, according to Saladworks's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Saladworks help with financing?
No. Saladworks does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Saladworks franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Saladworks assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Saladworks franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Saladworks growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 16 franchised locations opened and 27 closed or left, a net change of −11.7%. About 9.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2.3% typical for restaurant franchises.
How does Saladworks compare with other restaurant franchises?
Of the 59 restaurant franchises here, Saladworks is the 18th cheapest to open (low end $484K against a $846K median) and the 56th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is above the 5% median.
Does Saladworks say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 results for franchised outlets open the full fiscal year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Saladworks based?
Saladworks, LLC is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and the brand has sold franchises since 2015.