Soup and Salad Franchises

It?s no secret that American diners talk a good game about healthier eating choices. While many are quite serious about it, many more really want yummy comfort food. ?Soup and salad? sounds pretty innocuous from a dietary standpoint. This is especially so when the customer summons a mental picture of some healthful broth-based vegetarian soup. And of course salad is the classic diet food. No doubt about it, soup and salad restaurant franchises do offer healthy options. Most have low-fat or vegetarian options, and some go further with gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and similar dietary offerings. However, these same restaurants probably have a rich, tasty, and definitely not dietetic lobster bisque, loaded potato, or chicken pot pie soup on the menu as well. The same goes for salads. Yes, the vegetables in salad are healthy, and even many of the meats that get added are low-fat protein sources. Of course, it?s easy to make a salad sinful but delicious with cheese, bacon, rich dressings, and the like. The bottom line: a soup and salad franchise can appeal to the health-conscious yet provide plenty of satisfying comfort foods that are somewhat less health-conscious. And of course these two food categories offer a tremendous potential for variety and seasonality.

Fast Casual Or Casual Dining

There are fast casual options in this segment, focused mainly on soup or pre-prepared salads. One of the better known brands, however, offers restaurant seating with cafeteria-style service and the choice of prepared salads or a salad bar. That means more square footage (though not significantly more equipment in the kitchen) and therefore more expense. Total startup costs for brands in this niche typically range from $500,000 to $800,000, though salad fast food franchise options can be a little less expensive. Franchise Clique can help you sort through all the options. Find your next investment today!