About
Get ready to be part of something unique and delicious— Ripe. We are a new standard in healthy fast casual dining, specializing in an expansive, palatable menu that caters to all dietary needs and wants including paleo, gluten-free, keto, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free! Our diverse clientele comes to Ripe for respite from the daily grind while they enjoy handcrafted recipes that are ready fast and always delicious.
Everything at Ripe is streamlined to perfection. We were founded by seasoned restauranter Susan Klein, boasting in-depth restaurant experience starting with our sister venture, Fit Foodz Café. Our concept was officially conceived in 2019 to meet the growing demand for healthy eating and fast-paced schedules of our versatile clientele. We are specifically designed to be a fast-casual solution that offers friendly service and healthy options. High profit margins, low overhead, and a small site footprint have all been intentionally interwoven into our model, meaning your business has the potential for strong returns and steady income.
Our franchise partners are stepping into a business that is enjoyable to operate. As a franchisee you’ll get to concentrate on growing your business while utilizing the expert help of our professional support team. Are you ready to operate your own restaurant and be a part of the healthy food revolution? Join Ripe!
Franchise Facts
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee is $35,000 and the minimum estimated cost is $328,700 which includes the franchise fee.
Our Support
From our proven processes to our well established vendor relationships— our team will guide you in your business ownership journey! Your franchise includes comprehensive dual-phase training and ongoing support throughout the life of your franchise.
Our Support
From our proven processes to our well established vendor relationships— our team will guide you in your business ownership journey! Your franchise includes comprehensive dual-phase training and ongoing support throughout the life of your franchise.
Our Franchise Partners
We are looking for people with a passion for delicious, nutritious food who have great people skills and an understanding for business management. Our franchisees must meet our minimum financial requirements.
How We Support Our Franchisees
Operational Support
Our expert team will continue to provide support for your day-to-day business including unit operations, maintenance, customer-service techniques, product ordering, pricing guidelines, and administrative procedures.
Marketing Support
Our team understands the best marketing strategies for our customers! We provide you with effective marketing plans that get your name out there to your community.
More Perks
Ongoing research to boost unit level profitability, an exclusive territory, and refresher training courses are all additional perks with our franchise! Multi-unit opportunities are available.
The Franchise Process
The First Step to Ripe Ownership
Our team wants to hear from you! To get started, fill out the form and let us know your level of interest.
Ripe Team Meets You!
Our team wants to get to know you and wants you to get to us. After our background check, NDA, and an in-depth interview, we will schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to go over additional questions and details.
Discover the Difference
Ripe invites you in for an up close and personal look at our operation. Discovery Day is the time to ask questions and get a feel for how each Ripe is operated. And yes — there may be a sampling of our tasty menu items!
Let’s Review
Next, our team will send you a copy of the Ripe Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.
Apply For Financing
After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!
Your Ownership is Official!
As we move forward, you will review our FA (franchise agreement), sign the appropriate documents, and make your franchise ownership official. You are now a Ripe franchise partner!
In-Depth Training Starts Here
Our training program is simple and straightforward, packed full with everything you need to know to operate, launch, and sustain your Ripe franchise. Once you launch, our field support team is always here to help!