Grain & Berry^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is Grain & Berry?

Grain & Berry is a health-focused cafe franchise centered on acai, pitaya and spirulina fruit bowls, yogurt bowls, specialty toasts, smoothies, juices, flatbreads, quesadillas and coffee drinks. Revenue is generated primarily through the retail sale of those menu items and related products and services. Franchise locations operate from designated brick-and-mortar sites typically ranging from approximately 1,500 to 2,800 square feet, and the franchisor also authorizes Grain & Berry food trucks under a Food Truck Addendum.

Grain & Berry Franchise: Pros and Cons

This franchise has an unusually clean legal and compliance record—zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisor enforcement actions, government penalties, franchisee judgments or settlements, outlet terminations, or reacquisitions (bottom 5% in Food and Beverage)—but poses significant upfront cost risk with Item 7 franchise fees of $99,000 to $272,250, both in the top 5%.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, zero government penalties, zero franchisee‑initiated judgments or settlements, zero outlet terminations, and zero reacquisitions — all sit in the bottom 5% for Food & Beverage, indicating a notably clean legal and compliance record.

Training & Support score of 100, which is well above typical (top quarter), meaning the franchisor delivers unusually strong onboarding and operational support.

Initial franchise fees are refundable — uncommon in Food & Beverage (only about 14% offer this) — which lowers your pre‑opening cash risk.

Cons

Item 7 franchise fee ranges from $99,000 to $272,250, with both the minimum and maximum well above Food & Beverage norms (top 5%), increasing the upfront cost to acquire the franchise rights.

There are 37 signed-but-not-open outlets, a count well above typical across all systems (top 10%), which can signal the franchisor is selling agreements faster than it can support openings or that there are delays in site approvals and buildouts.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains the right to develop nearby units, sell via e‑commerce and alternative distribution channels, acquire/convert outlets and deploy different trademarks or retail/venue formats; protection is contingent on performance contingencies; franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

The brand provides an extensive 160-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch, incorporating on-site training to support operational readiness. The program includes on-site launch support focused on operational readiness; travel and lodging are the franchisee's responsibility, and additional on-site support services incur separate fees.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Grain & Berry Franchise?

Opening a Grain & Berry franchise requires a total initial investment of $307,500 to $896,250, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$307,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$896,250

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$99,000

Real Estate$157,500

Equipment & Assets$26,000

Reserves$19,000

Training$1,000

Other$5,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$272,250

Real Estate$389,500

Equipment & Assets$153,000

Reserves$65,000

Training$5,000

Other$11,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Grain & Berry Franchise Owners Make?

Grain & Berry franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,158,554 and median gross sales of $1,102,704 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,158,554

Median Gross Sales:

$1,102,704

High Gross Sales:

$1,785,353

Low Gross Sales:

$941,051

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

31.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The 2023 dataset includes both franchised and company-owned outlets (company-owned are 2 of the 16 locations), so the reported averages primarily reflect franchise performance but include a small company-owned influence.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is noticeable spread in 2023 gross sales (low 941,051; high 1,785,353) with the median (1,102,704) slightly below the mean (1,158,554), indicating a right-skew driven by higher-performing locations.

Data Scope and Limitations: The figures are unaudited, based on POS and third-party delivery data, use only restaurants open the full fiscal year (sample size 13 for 2023), and do not include any expense or net income information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Grain & Berry franchise?

The total initial investment for a Grain & Berry franchise ranges from $307,500 to $896,250, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Grain & Berry initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Grain & Berry is $49,500, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Grain & Berry franchise owners make?

Grain & Berry franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,158,554 and median gross sales of $1,102,704 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Grain & Berry have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Grain & Berry received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Grain & Berry offer exclusive franchise territories?

Grain & Berry received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Grain & Berry provide to new franchisees?

Grain & Berry received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. The brand provides an extensive 160-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch, incorporating on-site training to support operational readiness.

How many Grain & Berry franchise locations are there?

Grain & Berry had 16 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Grain & Berry?

Grain & Berry is a health-focused cafe franchise centered on acai, pitaya and spirulina fruit bowls, yogurt bowls, specialty toasts, smoothies, juices, flatbreads, quesadillas and coffee drinks.

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