About Clean Juice Franchise
Clean Juice is an organic juice and food bar franchise that has been offering opportunities since 2016 under parent company Clean Juice Holdings, LLC.
Each location serves USDA certified organic cold pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and other health focused menu items.
The brand positions itself as the only national juice bar chain with a 100% organic menu.
Clean Juice Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$275K
Average Investment
$425K
Maximum Investment
$576K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% to 3% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $274,500 – $576,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $275K–$576K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% to 3% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| ATM Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Real Estate Fees | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Security Deposit | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Kitchen Equipment | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| Insurance | $3,000 | $7,000 |
| Local Architects, Blueprints and Building Prints (“Architect Fee”) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Point-of-Sale System & Office Equipment | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Digital Menu Boards and Audio Services | $8,000 | $13,000 |
| Utility Deposits and Sales Tax | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Opening Inventory & Small Wares | $7,500 | $12,000 |
| General Manager Expenses while Training | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $15,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee if the transferee is a new franchisee or 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved for expansion. |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | $125-$250/month |
| Audit Fee | Amount of any underpayment, interest, and cost of audit estimated to be between $600 and $15,000 |
| Local Advertising | 3% of Gross Sales, but no less than $1,000, per month |
| Advertising Cooperative | As determined by the Cooperative, not to exceed 2% of Gross Sales |
| Local Marketing Services (Digital Advertising) | $125-$150/month + 15% of approved media ad spend (Minimum of $350 monthly ad spend) |
| Clean Juice University/Additional Training | CJU is free up to 4 individuals, plus expenses and $500/per person thereafter. Additional training is $300 per day, per trainer, plus travel expenses. |
| Reimbursement of monies paid by Company on your behalf | Varies |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Private/Public Offering Fee | $10,000 - $15,000 |
| Liquidated Damages | 24 months (or the number of months remaining in your current term, if less, of your average monthly Royalty payable for the one year preceding termination) |
| Interest on Late Payment | Lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum allowed under applicable state law |
| Relocation Fee | 30% of the then-current Franchise Fee |
| CCOF Approval/License Fees | Yearly Inspection Fee ranges between $500 and $1,500. Yearly Certification Fee between $500 and $1,500 per location. |
| Default Fee | At least 3% (per occurrence) and no more than cumulative 12% of Gross Sales |
| Vendor Approval Fee | $1,000 |
| Purchasing Cooperative Fee | If established, up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Financial Services Fee | $300/month for one unit, $250/month per unit for 2-5 units, $200/month per unit for 5+ units |
| Content Management Fee | $35-$60/month per digital menu board and music services |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Up to 3 weeks (36.5 classroom hours, 65.5 on-the-job hours) |
| Classroom Training | 36.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 65.5 |
| Training Location | at or near our corporate headquarters in the Charlotte, North Carolina area or a designated Franchisee Business that we certify as a training store |
| Additional Training | We may periodically require that you (including, if applicable, your Designated Manager, staff, and employees) attend additional training programs, estimated to be no more than three (3) to five (5) days per year. Cost is $300 per day, per trainer, plus expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | specific location |
| Description | The franchise is granted for a specific, approved location. Franchisees will not receive an exclusive or protected territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels. The franchisor retains the right to operate or franchise other businesses outside the territory and to use proprietary marks through various channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 Years |
| Renewal Term | two (2) successive 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in good standing, meet other requirements, give 180 days' advance notice, sign the then-current franchise agreement, execute a general release of claims, complete retraining, and pay a $2,500 renewal fee. Store upgrades to current standards and design elements, kitchen equipment, and POS system are required at the end of the initial and second renewal terms. Remodeling, redecoration, and seating replacement/reupholstering are required at the end of the fifth year of the initial and first renewal terms. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee if the transferee is a new franchisee or 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee if the transferee is an existing franchisee approved for expansion. |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor approval is required. Conditions include satisfying all monetary obligations, curing existing defaults, executing a general release of claims (subject to state law), the transferee meeting franchisor's qualifications and executing the then-current franchise agreement (without initial fee), and paying the transfer fee. The franchisee or transferee must upgrade/remodel the business to current standards. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for curable defaults (e.g., breach of obligations, danger to public health/safety) if not remedied within 5 days for monetary defaults or 30 days for non-monetary defaults. Incurable defaults (e.g., abandonment, felony conviction, false records, repeated breaches, failure to open within 12 months) result in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | two (2) year period |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisees may not engage in any 'competing business' (defined as a store primarily serving freshly made fruit/vegetable juices and smoothies). After termination/expiration/transfer, for two years, franchisees may not engage in a competing business within their Territory and within a 10-mile radius of any Clean Juice Store listed on the franchisor's website at the time of termination. Certain individuals must also sign a Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement with similar restrictions. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Designated Manager or Owner-Operator must devote their full time and attention to the operations, supervise day-to-day activities, promote the business, operate professionally, communicate with the franchisor, and be authorized to cure defaults. They must attend and complete Clean Juice University. If not an owner, the Designated Manager must sign a System Protection Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase all food products, condiments and paper products from vendors we approve. We currently require you to purchase products from Sysco, Century Label, Toast, Clayton Kendall, Mood Media, Xenial, Everbright (Drive-Thru), Lunchbox, and others from time to time. You must also maintain an accounting service approved by the Franchisor. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase, install, maintain in sufficient supply, and use only fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, and supplies that conform to the standards and specifications described in the Manual or otherwise in writing by us. You must not use nonconforming items. You must sell or offer for sale only those products and services that we have expressly approved for sale in the Manual or otherwise in writing and discontinue selling any products or services that we, in our discretion, determine may adversely affect the System. You must obtain and maintain insurance policies from approved insurers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of December 31, 2021, we received $123,722.76 in rebates/referral fees, which represents 13.7% of our total revenues of $904,213.27 as of December 31, 2021, from required purchases or leases, and other revenue from franchisee purchases during our previous fiscal year. Our affiliates do not derive revenues from required purchases or leases. We have chosen to use 100% of these rebates/referral fees for Juice Jam, our annual convention, and/or the Brand Fund. |
Clean Juice Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Clean Juice does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Clean Juice does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Clean Juice Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordClean Juice has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Clean Juice System Growth
Total Units
119
Franchised
106
Company-Owned
13
Clean Juice currently operates 106 franchised locations and 13 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33 | 8 | 72 |
| 2020 | 19 | 4 | 89 |
| 2021 | 19 | 2 | 106 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 2
Public Figures (Item 18)
The following public figures are associated with this franchise: Tim Tebow
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$904K
Clean Juice Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Clean Juice franchise ranges from $274,500 to $576,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Clean Juice charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% to 3% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Clean Juice Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Clean Juice to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Clean Juice does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Clean Juice has been franchising since 2016. The FDD shows an investment range of $274,500-$576,000, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $274,500 to $576,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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