About Nautical Bowls Franchise
Nautical Bowls is a fast casual franchise specializing in superfood smoothie bowls and healthy beverages.
The brand has built a following among health conscious consumers by offering nutrient dense, visually appealing bowls made from quality ingredients including acai, pitaya, and other superfoods, all prepared using the brand's own recipes and methods.
The franchise fee is $20,000.
Nautical Bowls Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000, | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 2% of Gross Revenue See Note of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $250,200 – $469,850 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $250K–$470K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (2% of Gross Revenue See Note) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| As arranged As invoiced Landlord Architect and Permitting | $12,500 | $25,000 |
| As arranged As required by Architect, city and Fees architect and municipality m | $0 | $20,000 |
| Leasehold | $103,000 | $225,000 |
| As arranged As required by Suppliers sign vendor Fixtures, Furniture, and | $32,000 | $40,000 |
| As arranged As invoiced POS Supplier Back Office Computer | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| As incurred On demand Suppliers Hardware and Software Smallwares, Uniforms, | $2,750 | $3,250 |
| As arranged As invoiced Suppliers and Initial Supplies Utility Deposits | $500 | $600 |
| As invoiced As arranged Airline, Hotel and Stores Grand Opening | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Depending on various factors, base rent and other lease charges can range anywhe | $20 | $125 |
| of Development Agreement Estimated Investment | $200,200 | $419,850 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $1,500 |
| Technology Fee | $1,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Nautical Bowls Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Nautical Bowls Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Nautical Bowls System Growth
Nautical Bowls currently operates 89 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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