Miami’s Community Newspapers – Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls – a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods – opened its doors on December 4th. The new location will be the first for owners Braulio Zanotti and Claudia Ferreyra, who plan to open additional locations in the area to bring health-focused food to South Florida.
“We are incredibly excited to open Aventura’s first Vitality Bowls and make it a place that the entire community can be proud of,” said Zanotti, an experienced franchise professional and restaurant owner with locations in South America. “I can’t wait to share my passion and enthusiasm for food and nutrition with the local residents. There’s truly something on the Vitality Bowls menu for everyone.” Among so many options, they chose to establish their business and live with their family in Aventura.
The new café is conveniently located at 18800 NE 29th Avenue, Suite 9, and will be the 5th Vitality Bowls café in the state. By joining nearly 140 locations open or in development nationwide, Vitality Bowls hopes to win the hearts and taste buds of those looking for delicious and healthy food options.
Customers will be able to get the Vitality Bowls experience while maintaining social distancing and safety practices through takeout, curbside pickup, third-party delivery and outdoor dining.
Over the last decade, Northern California-based Vitality Bowls has become a bonafide leader in the health food industry. The sophisticated, dynamic cafés play perfectly into the unique collection of superfood menu items, all containing extraordinary ingredients packed with antioxidants and high nutritional values.
“We look forward to seeing Braulio and Claudia grow their business in Aventura and share the Vitality Bowls message,” said Tara Gilad, founder and owner of Vitality Bowls. “As health and safety remain a top priority, community members will be able to enjoy a nutritious meal that they can feel good about, while also supporting a local business.”
Vitality Bowls offers made-to-order healthy favorites for every meal of the day. Plus, all açaí bowls and smoothies are prepared without any ingredient fillers like ice, frozen yogurt, or artificial preservatives, giving the purest taste possible.
The menu features the widest variety of unique superfoods, including graviola, acerola, organic mangosteen, organic camu camu, organic spirulina, organic aronia, organic moringa, organic maca, bee pollen and more.
Guests can choose from a variety of delectable options, such as the Green Bowl (with graviola, organic spirulina and organic hemp seeds), the Dragon Bowl (featuring pitaya, coconut milk and bananas) and their signature Vitality Bowl (with organic açaí, strawberries and honey). Plus, fresh juices, smoothies, soups, panini and salads are available in each café.
About Vitality Bowls Roy and Tara Gilad founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 in San Ramon, California. The duo started the superfood café concept as a result of discovering their daughter’s severe food allergies and wanting to find safe, healthy food alternatives. Since franchising began in 2014, the brand has grown to more than 135 cafés open and in development. In 2018, Vitality Bowls was named to Franchise Times 200+ list, Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 list and Restaurant Business’s Future 50 list. In 2019, Vitality Bowls was ranked #15 and #62 on Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchise in Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants and Top New Franchises lists, respectively. The brand also received the Best Franchise to Buy — New Ethnic Eats Category 2019 Zor Award and was listed in the Top 200+ List for franchises based on global systemwide sales by Franchise Times.
Riverside County News Source Murrieta, Calif. – Vitality Bowls, which offers açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, and panini, has signed a lease with local entrepreneurs, Michael, Stephanie, and Daniel Struckhoff, to open the renowned superfood café in Murrieta. With plans for a Spring 2021 opening at 29910 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in the Vons center, the Struckhoffs are already planning on opening additional locations in the area.
The health-focused fast-casual restaurant – which features a unique collection of superfood menu items containing extraordinary ingredients packed with antioxidants and high nutritional values – will grant local residents, professionals and visitors access to an assortment of nutrient-dense foods not found else.
Roy and Tara Gilad founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 in Northern California. The duo started the superfood café concept as a result of discovering their daughter’s severe food allergies and over the last decade, the brand has solidified its status as a pioneer in the health food industry.
Named in Franchise Times 200+ list and Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 list and Restaurant Business’s Future 50 list in 2018, and ranked #15 and #62 on Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchise in Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants and Top New Franchises lists in 2019, Vitality Bowls also received the Best Franchise to Buy — New Ethnic Eats Category 2019 Zor Award and was listed in the Top 200+ List for franchises based on global systemwide sales by Franchise Times.
Vitality Bowls’ dynamic cafés offer açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juice, panini and a unique collection of superfood menu items containing extraordinary ingredients packed with antioxidants and high nutritional values. Vitality Bowls images
Since franchising began in 2014, the cafés – which feature safe, healthy food alternatives – have grown to more than 135 locations open, with others currently in planning and development.
“We are incredibly excited to open our doors to the community and deliver nutritious food with a family-oriented touch,” said Michael, a seasoned business owner of 18 years. “We are eager to share the health and wellness experience that Vitality Bowls embodies with everyone in Murrieta.”
With a menu that features the widest variety of unique superfoods, including organic mangosteen, organic camu camu, organic spirulina, organic aronia, organic moringa, organic maca, bee pollen and more, Vitality Bowls offers made to order health-food favorites for every meal of the day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, all açaí bowls and smoothies are prepared without any ingredient fillers like ice, frozen yogurt, or artificial preservatives, providing guilt-free satisfaction for your mind and appetite.
Guests can choose from a variety of delectable options, such as the Green Bowl (with organic spirulina and organic hemp seeds), the Dragon Bowl (featuring pitaya, coconut milk and bananas) and their signature Vitality Bowl (with organic açaí, strawberries and honey). Plus, fresh juices, smoothies, soups, panini and salads are available in each café.
“Michael, Stephanie and Daniel are the right people to grow the brand in Murrieta,” said Tara Gilad, co-founder of Vitality Bowls. “They truly represent our values here at Vitality Bowls and share the mission of bringing delicious and healthy food options to the community.”
With almost 100 units and franchisees to care for, Gilad and his wife Tara had to work quickly
From Nation’s Restaurant News – Vitality Bowls, the San Ramon, Calif.-based health-focused acai bowl restaurant, has reached almost 100 units since its 2011 founding by husband/wife team Roy and Tara Gilad, and its 2014 leap into franchising. Inspired by their own daughter’s dietary restrictions, the Gilads founded Vitality Bowls to meet customers’ needs, and that didn’t change during COVID.
Read CEO Roy Gilad’s story about surviving the pandemic:
“It is safe to say that the past year has been a whirlwind for all of us, and over the last nine months of the pandemic, we have faced a great deal of doubt, uncertainty and disbelief.
As restaurant-industry professionals, we have learned to cope, adapt and redirect our efforts toward solutions that keep our businesses going, and through it all, we have learned that goodwill can bring people together to generate hope for the future in times of need.
At Vitality Bowls, we pivoted as soon as the pandemic hit to implement methods of engaging customers and helping our franchise owners make an impact in their communities.
Our franchisees began making frequent food donations to hospitals, emergency centers and city organizations, providing them with healthy meals to keep them energized throughout the day as they fought on the frontlines. The initiative was so well received that one of our locations quickly reached a milestone of donating over 250 smoothies and 50 bagged meals to area hospitals.
Through the donations, local residents and other frontline workers realized that Vitality Bowls is more than just a neighborhood café – we are a trusted partner of the community. Our franchisees provided local residents with a pathway to show their support, too, which resulted in a number of donation-match programs hosted by Vitality Bowls locations across the region.
As we face the new normal, there are practices our industry has adopted to weather the pandemic that we envision as long-term. We may not know what the future holds as we continue to navigate and cope, but we are certain that together, we can generate hope and make great things happen. Giving back to your community in times of need and providing outlets for others to make a difference are just a few of the silver linings that we can expect to remain present, no matter the difficulty of the situation or uncertainty of the future.”
From @eatdrinkstl – “Took the girls to try @vitalitybowlsstl and everyone LOVED it! We had the Roasted Turkey Panini, Veggie Panini, Avocado Toast, Kid’s Bowl, and smoothies, but the favorite was Definitely the Superfood Bowl! Here is what it’s made of…
I was seriously impressed with how long the Acai managed to stay frozen even though we were taking photos for a bit, and the girls eat super slow LOL.
Their location in Richmond Heights was spotless, and Jared and his staff were super friendly! They did a great job getting everything out quickly even though there was a pretty decent line. they even have a little patio out front if you want to enjoy your food in the sun. Highly recommend!”
Leading Health Food Franchise Ranks On List of 500 Largest United States Franchise Brands
From Franchising.com in DANVILLE, Calif. – Vitality Bowls has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times’ Top 200+ list among 500 of the largest and most reputable franchise systems in the United States. This is the national superfood café brand’s third consecutive appearance on the list, climbing 41 spots to #446 from last year’s #487 ranking.
The brand’s recognition on this distinguished list is a reflection of the continuous growth Vitality Bowls has seen over the past year, resulting in nearly 140 locations now open or in development across the United States.
“We are thrilled to be ranked on the Franchise Times Top 200+ List for the third consecutive year,” said Roy Gilad, CEO of Vitality Bowls. “The recognition is a true testament to the companionship, hard work and innovation we have seen from our team members, especially throughout the pandemic, and we look forward to building on the momentum as we continue to grow in the years ahead.”
Using a combination of companies’ voluntary reports and the most recent franchise disclosure documents, the Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year’s performance. The project is the outcome of a five-month research and reporting effort each year that results in the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.
Originating in Northern California, Vitality Bowls has solidified itself as America’s superfood café – combining a dynamic café vibe with a unique collection of menu items containing high nutritional values and extraordinary tastes. The brand specializes in açaí bowls – a thick blend of the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods and all items are made to order and prepared in a kitchen designed to avoid cross contact for customers with food allergies. All of the brand’s bowls and smoothies are free of ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt or artificial preservatives, giving the purest taste possible.
Individuals interested in owning a Vitality Bowls franchise should have management experience including performance management and hiring, as well as a passion for healthy living, their community and inspiring their teams. Successful franchise owners are often health minded, nutritionally conscious, energetic and focused on the customer experience.
To learn more information about the brand, visit the company website.
About Vitality Bowls
Roy and Tara Gilad founded Vitality Bowls in 2011 in San Ramon, California. The duo started the superfood café concept as a result of discovering their daughter’s severe food allergies and wanting to find safe, healthy food alternatives. Since franchising began in 2014, the brand has grown to more than 135 cafés open and in development. In 2018, Vitality Bowls was named to Franchise Times 200+ list, Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 list and Restaurant Business’s Future 50 list. In 2019, Vitality Bowls was ranked #15 and #62 on Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchise in Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants and Top New Franchises lists, respectively. The brand also received the Best Franchise to Buy – New Ethnic Eats Category 2019 Zor Award and was listed in the Top 200+ List for franchises based on global systemwide sales by Franchise Times.
About the Franchise Times Top 200+
The Franchise Times Top 200+® is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 500 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 200+ also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database.
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