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.
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EatSalad Franchise
Healthy fast-food franchise with 70+ restaurants and £1m average annual turnover
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What it's about
- Founded
- 2013
- Locations
- 70
- Type of business
- Fast-casual restaurant specialising in healthy, customisable salads and meals
- Company
- EatSalad
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Inside EatSalad
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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.
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