Acai Express is a fast casual franchise built around a menu of healthy bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, and snacks. Each location serves a wide variety of acai bowls, pitaya bowls, oatmeal bowls, protein bowls, and chia pudding alongside…
Total Investment
$158K – $429K
Franchise Fee
$5,000 to $25,000
Royalty Rate
6% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
18
Franchising Since
2014
🌻About Acai Express Franchise
Acai Express is a fast casual franchise built around a menu of healthy bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, and snacks.
Each location serves a wide variety of acai bowls, pitaya bowls, oatmeal bowls, protein bowls, and chia pudding alongside items like avocado toast, protein poppers, and popsicles.
The franchise fee ranges from $5,000 to $25,000.
💰Acai Express Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$158K
Average Investment
$294K
Maximum Investment
$429K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$5,000 to $25,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
6% of Gross Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
Payable to your local
advertising suppliers. Any
advertising you wish to use
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National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$158,400 – $429,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $158K–$429K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Payable to your local
advertising suppliers. Any
advertising you wish to use
mus) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
(1) 50% of our then-
current initial franchise
fee if the transfer is to a
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📊Acai Express Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Acai Express 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.
Acai Express 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.
⚖Acai Express Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordAcai Express 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.
📈Acai Express System Growth
Total Units
18
Franchised
14
Company-Owned
4
Acai Express currently operates 14 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Acai Express Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Acai Express franchise ranges from $158,400 to $429,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $5,000 to $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Acai Express charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Payable to your local
advertising suppliers. Any
advertising you wish to use
mus contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Acai Express 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 Acai Express to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Acai Express 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.
Acai Express has been franchising since 2014. The FDD shows an investment range of $158,400-$429,000, 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 $5,000 to $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $158,400 to $429,000 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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Acai Express
Total Investment
$158K – $429K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$5,000 to $25,000
Royalty6% of Gross Sales
Marketing FeePayable to your local
advertising suppliers. Any
advertising you wish to use
mus
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units18
Franchising Since2014
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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