Franchise · Food & Catering

EatSalad Franchise

Healthy fast-food franchise with 70+ restaurants and £1m average annual turnover

£70,000
personal capital
£350kk
investment
70
UK locations

How much does a EatSalad franchise cost?

Personal capital

Own funds required to complete the financing

£70,000

Total investment

Estimated total budget for the opening

£350,000

Locations in the country

70

Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.

What it's about

EatSalad has carved out a leading position in the healthy fast-food sector, offering customers freshly prepared, made-to-order salads and balanced meals in a bright, modern setting. Born from an American concept and brought to France in 2013, the brand has grown steadily into a network of more than 70 restaurants, combining speed of service with a genuine commitment to nutrition and quality ingredients.

Fact sheet

Founded
2013
Locations
70
Type of business
Fast-casual restaurant specialising in healthy, customisable salads and meals
Company
EatSalad

Inside EatSalad

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The right questions before you start

The concept at a glance

EatSalad's proposition is refreshingly simple: great-tasting, health-conscious food served quickly and affordably. Every dish is built around low-fat, seasonal ingredients, with customers able to personalise their salad, main course or dessert to suit their own tastes and dietary needs. The brand pairs this culinary flexibility with a distinctive, colourful restaurant design and an emphasis on responsible sourcing, limiting waste and prioritising local, seasonal produce wherever possible.

Why join this franchise?

EatSalad has positioned itself as a genuine market leader in the fast-casual healthy eating space, a sector that continues to attract growing consumer demand. Franchisees benefit from a proven operating model, a recognisable brand identity and a support structure built around collaboration rather than simple oversight. The network has been recognised externally too, with its founders receiving a management excellence award from the Fédération des Réseaux Européens de Partenariat et Franchise, underlining the strength and reliability of the business model behind the brand.

  • A leading position within the healthy fast-food segment
  • A simple, replicable operating concept refined over a decade
  • Strong average turnover figures across the existing network
  • A dynamic, collaborative franchisor culture
  • Ongoing international expansion, offering long-term brand credibility
Who they're looking for

EatSalad is seeking hands-on entrepreneurs with genuine management, sales and administrative capability. Candidates should demonstrate leadership and charisma, as running a restaurant demands the ability to motivate a team and maintain consistently high standards of service. The franchisor places significant weight on shared values: EatSalad's culture is built on the idea that collective success comes before individual success, so franchisees who thrive tend to be community-minded operators willing to fully embrace the brand's ethos of quality, kindness and consistency.

Requirements and investment

To join the EatSalad network, candidates should have personal liquid capital of around £70,000, which underpins the ability to secure the financing needed for the full project. The total investment required to open a restaurant, including initial franchise fees of £45,000, comes to approximately £350,000. This covers fit-out, equipment, initial stock and the launch package provided by the franchisor. In return, franchisees receive comprehensive onboarding, including around 240 hours of dedicated training designed to transfer the brand's operational know-how and ensure a smooth, well-supported launch.

Key facts
  • Year founded: 2013
  • Network size: more than 70 restaurants across France
  • Average annual turnover: £1,000,000 per restaurant
  • Franchise fee: £45,000
  • Personal contribution required: £70,000
  • Total investment: £350,000
  • Average franchisee age: 38 years old

With a decade of consistent growth, a loyal customer base and an expanding international footprint, EatSalad offers an appealing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the healthy fast-food sector with the backing of an established, award-recognised brand. If you're ready to explore what it takes to become an EatSalad franchisee, request further information today and take the first step towards launching your own restaurant.

How much does an EatSalad franchise cost?
Opening a restaurant requires a total investment of approximately £350,000, which includes the £45,000 initial franchise fee and covers fit-out, equipment, opening stock and the launch package. Candidates should hold personal liquid capital of around £70,000 to underpin financing.
How much can an EatSalad franchisee earn?
The network reports an average annual turnover of about £1,000,000 per restaurant. That performance reflects a decade of refinement of the concept and a leading position in the fast-casual healthy eating segment, though individual results will vary by site and operator.
What are the requirements to become an EatSalad franchisee?
The franchisor wants hands-on entrepreneurs with real management, sales and administrative ability, plus the leadership to motivate a restaurant team and keep service standards high. Shared values matter too: the culture puts collective success ahead of individual gain.
What support does EatSalad offer its franchisees?
New franchisees complete around 240 hours of training, built to hand over the operating methods behind the concept before opening day. The culture is collaborative rather than top-down, and the founders have been recognised for management excellence by the Fédération des Réseaux Européens de Partenariat et Franchise.
How many restaurants does EatSalad have?
There are more than 70 restaurants across France, built up steadily since the concept arrived from the United States in 2013. The brand continues to expand internationally, which adds long-term credibility for new franchisees joining the network.

Sources and data verification

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Investment £350,000