Entrepreneur: The Top 200 Food and Restaurant Franchises of 2018

Food franchises continue to lead in the franchise industry. So it is no surprise that almost a quarter of the 1,023 companies that applied for Entrepreneurs' Franchise 500 were food-based franchises. With its updated menu and fresh redesign, Saladworks ranked on the list at number 14 in the miscellaneous category. The rankings were based on 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength and financial strength and stability.

With start-up costs between $388,723 to $531,455 which includes a $35,000 franchise fee, the salad franchise is quickly gaining steam among franchisees looking to diversify their portfolio with healthier options.

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