Who created Sobol?

When Jason Mazzarone tried his first acai bowl, he had no idea that it would lead to the launch of a franchise concept with unrivaled growth potential. He first fell in love with the trend when he was living in San Diego, California for culinary school.

What does Sobol stand for?

Polish and Czech: from sobol ‘sable’, a type of marten with handsome black fur; possibly a nickname but more often an occupational name for a fur trader.

How many Sobol locations are there?

With eight stores open, 32 locations sold and eight opening soon, frequently asked questions are “where will the next store open?” or “can you open one in my town?” Well, you are in luck because here we will look who is opening soon!

How do I start a smoothie bowl business?

How to set up an Açaí Bowl Shop and make the business work

1. First step to setup an Açaí Bowl Shop: Get to know the market.
2. Make a good business plan.
3. Be prepared to handle the red tape of the business.
4. Choose a great location and storefront.
5. Know the necessary equipment.
6. Find out how much to invest.
7. Analyze the competition.

When was SoBol founded?

2013
SoBol was founded out of my mom’s Italian ice shop back in 2013. I had come back to California, gone to culinary school, and was making acai bowls for my family at home.

Is there added sugar in SoBol?

SoBol uses only natural fruit in their smoothies and NO added sugar.

Is SoBol only on Long Island?

Founded in 2014 by Jason Mazzarone and Jim Kalomiris, SoBol now has 51 locations operating across New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, Virginia, California and North Carolina, including 25 on Long Island.

How much does it cost to open a SoBol franchise?

Build your business and prepare to open! The initial franchise fee is $30,000 for a single unit. Single and multi-unit development is available.

Is SoBol a franchise?

SoBol has a franchise fee of up to $25,000, with a total initial investment range of $187,200 to $390,000.

Is a smoothie business profitable?

Are Juice and Smoothie Shops Profitable? Smoothie shops can expect to generate between $250,000 (low-end) and $800,000 (high-end) in gross revenue per location.

How much money do you need to start a smoothie business?

From an investment stand point, industry experts estimate start-up costs for you to own a smoothie business will run between $20,000-$400,000. However, you stand to make about $600,000 in gross revenue annually.

Does SoBol use real fruit?

All of our blends are fresh and frozen fruit only so you know exactly whats going in your bowl when you visit. Our granola is exclusive to SoBol. It is our very own recipe that can’t be purchased anywhere else in the world. It is made fresh and contains all natural ingredients including cashews and almonds.