2007
30
$552,057
$35,000
$734,957
No
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise that brings bold, authentic flavors and healthy, customizable meals to communities nationwide. Founded in 2007, Garbanzo is redefining fast-casual dining with a menu centered on fresh, high-quality ingredients, including pitas, bowls, and salads tailored to fit a variety of dietary preferences. With 30 locations across 10 states and growing, Garbanzo offers a unique opportunity for franchisees seeking a health-conscious, in-demand dining concept. Our proven franchise model includes comprehensive support, a competitive investment range, and a strong brand identity positioned for scalable growth in the booming Mediterranean food segment.
Year Business Started: 2007
Year Started Franchising: 2009
Number of Company Units Open: 10
Number of Franchise Owners: 17
Franchise Units Open: 20
Total Units Open: 30
Additional Franchise Units In Development: 5
States with Operating Locations: 10 states
State Registration Intentions: Available in all 48 contiguous U.S. states
On the SBA Registry? Yes
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is committed to the success of our franchisees. We provide a comprehensive support system that covers every aspect of the franchise journey, from site selection to grand opening and beyond:
We are looking for franchisees who are passionate about the Garbanzo brand and the Mediterranean dining experience. The ideal candidate values healthy, fresh food and is eager to bring our unique offerings to their community.
Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate:
While this is an active investment opportunity, we do allow franchise owners to hire a manager to handle day-to-day operations. Multi-unit ownership is highly encouraged, and we will consider Area Development or Master Franchise Agreements on a case-by-case basis for qualified candidates. Currently, we are only accepting franchise applications within the United States.
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Investment Range: $552,057 - $734,957
Royalty Fee: 6% of net sales
Brand Development Fund: 3% of net sales
Local Advertising and Promotion: 2% of net sales
Required Liquid Capital: $125,000
Required Net Worth: $350,000
Franchise Fee Discount: 25% off the franchise fee for active members and honorably discharged veterans
Item 19 Median Net Sales: Median annual sales for all locations is $896,834 (2023)*