Amanda White was lacking a sense of passion when she first considered the idea of becoming a franchisee. She had worked as a social media and events planner, traveling a lot, and not seeing her family often enough. Soon, the prospect of starting her own business became a priority. “Entrepreneurship is the American dream,” says White. “To have a franchisor to lean on for support and guidance but also have the flexibility to create my own local marketing plans and own a business in an industry that I’m passionate about is a far more fulfilling career path than sitting at a desk from 9-5.” White’s long-term goals have been postponed as a result of COVID-19, but her aim is to eventually expand to a second Vitality Bowls location and acquire a food truck to attend events once it becomes viable to do so.
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By @eatwithfarrah – “What are your favorite toppings on açai bowls? I love the Dragon Bowl from the recently opened Vitality Bowls location in Fremont. The Dragon Bowl is topped with strawberries, kiwi, almonds, goji berries and honey. The base has pitaya, pineapple, raspberries, bananas, coconut milk, mango juice and immunity boost. It’s a refreshing fruity mix perfect for a hot day! Check out @vitalitybowlsfremontca 39258 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont CA”
By Dave Yochum at Cornelius Today – Cornelius residents Karine and Ted Flinter are opening Vitality Bowls, an açaí bowl cafe, at 19722 One Norman Drive on Friday.
The healthy dining option is a franchise that features the Amazon’s antioxidant-rich açaí berry, topped with a variety of superfoods.
There are currently more than 140 Vitality Bowls locations open or in development across the United States. This is the Flinters first location; they plan to open more stores.
“Ted and I lived overseas for almost 20 years. During our travels we have always enjoyed great food and great friends. We are so excited to continue that tradition and trade stories and share amazing food in our new café,” Karine said, explaining that social distancing and safety practices are in place via mobile ordering, takeout, curbside pickup and outdoor seating.
Ted served as a Marine officer and United Nations Peacekeeper before opening his own company in 2007 called Lexington Security Group. It exported defense services and was based in the United Arab Emirates before Ted exited the market in 2019.
Karine worked in radio journalism before joining the United Nations where she worked on Peacekeeping Operations in Kosovo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Karine worked with Lexington Security Group as director of corporate communications from 2007 – 2019.
Over the last decade, Northern California-based Vitality Bowls has become a bonafide leader in the health food industry. The cafés play into the demand for superfoods, antioxidants and nutrition.
The menu features superfood toppings like graviola, acerola, organic mangosteen, organic camu camu, organic spirulina, organic aronia, organic moringa, organic maca, bee pollen and more.
A Vitality Bowl Superfood Café costs on average between $170,100 and $604,000 to open. Stores range from 750 – 1500 sq. ft. The initial investment includes the franchise fees, the construction and design costs to build-out the café, signage, computer systems, training costs and up to three months of operating capital.
By Kathy Stephenson at The Salt Lake City Tribune – Utah’s first Vitality Bowls superfood cafe opens Thursday inside City Creek Center, 51 S. Main.
The Salt Lake City eatery will have dine-in service — with socially distant tables — as well as mobile ordering, takeout and curbside pickup, owners Carmela Sannuto and Daniel Fuentes said in a news release.
Menu options include the Green Bowl (with graviola, organic spirulina and hemp seeds); the Dragon Bowl (pitaya, coconut milk and bananas); and the signature Vitality Bowl (with organic açaí, strawberries and honey).
Soups, panini sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices, coffee and kombucha round out the menu.
Founded in 2011, Vitality Bowls has more than 135 cafes open or in development across the U.S.
Plano manager Mike Crews said Vitality Bowls’ Dragon Bowl is one of the most popular items on the menu. The bowl features mango juice, coconut milk, bananas, pineapple and other ingredients. (Courtesy Mike Crews)
By Community Impact Newspaper – Vitality Bowls opened a new Plano location June 26 at 2100 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 132. Known for its health-oriented bowls, the restaurant also serves smoothies, juices, paninis, soups and salads. The company has locations in 19 states, including three Dallas-Fort Worth locations. 469-969-0088. VitalityBowls.com.
By Nation’s Restaurant News – Açaí, strawberries, bananas, raspberries and almond milk blended together and topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries coconut flakes and honey, $12.99-$14.99 in a bowl, $7,99-$8.49 as a smoothie.
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