The Top 3 Qualities of a CHOP5 Franchisee

CHOP5 Salad Kitchen, the emerging fast-casual salad franchise, is determined to bring delicious and healthy food options to more communities across the nation. The emerging healthy, fast-casual franchise is now looking to sign on its first franchisees. But what does it take to be a successful CHOP5 franchise owner? 

1851 Franchise spoke with CHOP5 Co-Founders Brian Mills and Allen Hertzman to find out the top three qualities that make for a successful CHOP5 franchisee.

Business Acumen

Although you have the support of the franchisor, as a franchise owner you will also play a large role in the success of your own business. To be a successful franchisee with CHOP5, a background in business is incredibly beneficial. Experience in the food industry is additionally helpful, although not entirely necessary. 

“We're looking for people that want to come in and develop markets or have multiple stores so they can run it as a business,” said Mills. “You don't necessarily have to have a restaurant background, although it certainly helps.”

Alongside business acumen, successful franchisees need to share a passion for the emerging brand’s expansion. 

“We want franchisees that want to be a part of the CHOP5 community, that want to be a part of something special that's growing,” said Hertzman. “Having some kind of business knowledge and experience behind them, combined with this passion, can drive a franchisee towards success.”

Hardworking & Engaged

Business ownership has a reputation for being demanding. However, hardworking individuals find the effort in the path to success worthwhile. With co-founders who have extensive business ownership experience themselves, the value of a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit are at the core of the brand’s culture. 

“I am a franchisee myself, so I know what you can do if you set your mind to it and put in the effort. I started off as a delivery driver. We all have a background and that background can help us as we move forward. We pick up skills and experience along the way,” said Mills. 

Even those new to the restaurant industry may find that their other experiences have built transferable skills, such as hard work. 

"Our ideal franchisee is very hardworking,” said Hertzman. “The concept requires a great deal of enthusiasm. It's active, it's engaging. It's very exciting. We want franchisees that love working in higher energy environments. CHOP5 is a business with a lot of energy behind it and it requires a lot of attention to detail to get it just right.”

Passion for Healthy Eating

A passion for the concept and alignment with the brand’s values is sure to motivate you to do all that needs to be done to find success as a franchise owner with CHOP5. 

“We're looking for franchisees that want to move forward in the next genre of healthy eating because that is what CHOP5 is,” said Hertzman. “A franchisee should be someone who is beyond excited about offering a great tasting healthy alternative to their community.”

To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/chop5/info.