What's on the menu?
Playa Bowls is known for serving healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies. Additionally, we serve freshly squeezed and cold-pressed juices and cold brew coffee drinks.
Our menu is customized to the customer's individual tastes, so customers can get exactly what they want. Even with the customization, our menu remains very simple, allowing for both speedy service and easy-to-maintain inventory.
Reasons to Invest in Playa Bowls:
- Low Entry Cost: Playa Bowls offers an attractive entry point, with a target turnkey investment of approximately $300K–$500K. Franchisees typically require $100K–$175K in liquid assets and a net worth of $500K, making Playa Bowls accessible while still attracting strong, well-capitalized operators.
- Small Footprint, Lower Risk: Playa Bowls locations operate efficiently in 500–1,500 sq. ft., resulting in lower rent, reduced overhead, and a lower break-even point compared to many traditional restaurant concepts.
- Simple, Efficient Operations: No cooking, baking, or frying. No grease traps, hoods, or fire suppression systems. Playa Bowls features streamlined operations, a smaller payroll roster, and reasonable hours of operation, all contributing to operational simplicity and cost control.
- High Average Ticket: A strong average cheque helps drive revenue and unit-level economics.
- Highly Scalable Model: The combination of ease of operation and strong unit economics allows successful franchisees to scale quickly into multi-unit ownership.
- Rapid Growth & Proven Brand: With nearly 400 locations open in the U.S. and dozens more under development, Playa Bowls has achieved impressive growth in just 10 years, proving the strength and scalability of the brand.
- Raving Fan Customers: Playa Bowls franchisees enjoy an average 4.7 out of 5 Google rating, based on 16,000+ reviews, reflecting strong guest loyalty and a brand that turns customers into passionate advocates.
- Strong Canadian Master Franchise Partner: Playa Bowls Canada is led by the Eat Up Canada team, an experienced local partner with a proven track record of success. As Master Franchisee, the Eat Up Canada team provides hands-on support across operations, training, real estate, supply chain, marketing, IT, and franchising, ensuring franchisees are set up to succeed from day one.
Why Playa Bowls, Why Now:
- Playa Bowls represents a rare opportunity to invest in a fast-growing, lifestyle-driven brand with simple operations, strong economics, and passionate customer loyalty, all backed by an experienced Canadian support team. For entrepreneurs seeking a scalable business with lower complexity, strong community appeal, and a proven model, Playa Bowls offers the chance to build something meaningful, profitable, and positioned for sustained success.