Established
2017
Franchise Units
20
Minimum Investment
$180,000
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Total Investment Range
$350,000
Home Based
No
Description
Sip Fresh is a modern, fast-growing franchise concept in the fresh beverage and juice bar segment, designed for today’s health-conscious, on-the-go consumer. Built around premium ingredients, customizable drinks, and a streamlined service model, Sip Fresh has positioned itself as a go-to destination for smoothies, fresh juices, wellness drinks, and functional beverages that fit seamlessly into busy lifestyles.
Sip Fresh blends a clean, contemporary brand aesthetic with an efficient operational footprint, making it highly adaptable for urban centers, suburban neighborhoods, lifestyle plazas, and high-traffic retail corridors across the United States. The brand appeals to a broad demographic—fitness enthusiasts, young professionals, families, and wellness-focused consumers—while maintaining strong margins through a simplified menu, repeat purchase behavior, and low food waste.
Background
Sip Fresh was founded with the vision of creating a modern beverage brand centered on freshness, transparency, and everyday wellness. Established in 2017, the brand began as a single flagship location and quickly gained traction due to its focus on premium ingredients, consistent taste profiles, and visually appealing presentation.
The founders bring backgrounds in food service operations, brand development, and retail management, enabling Sip Fresh to scale with strong systems rather than rapid, uncontrolled growth. Over the years, the brand refined its menu, supply chain, and operational playbook before expanding into franchising.
Today, Sip Fresh operates less than 20 units active franchise units across the USA, with a growing presence in key metropolitan and suburban markets. The franchise operates within the fresh beverage and juice bar industry, a category supported by long-term consumer health trends and increasing demand for functional, on-the-go nutrition.
Support Training
Sip Fresh provides comprehensive, end-to-end support designed to set franchisees up for long-term success.
Pre-Launch Support includes site selection guidance, lease review support, store layout planning, equipment specifications, and vendor coordination. Franchisees receive assistance with permitting, pre-opening checklists, and launch timelines to ensure a smooth build-out and opening process.
Training Programs are delivered through a combination of in-person and structured learning modules. Franchisees and their management teams receive hands-on training covering beverage preparation, food safety, inventory management, POS systems, labor scheduling, and customer service standards.
Operational Support continues well beyond opening day. Sip Fresh provides standardized operating procedures, quality control systems, and ongoing performance reviews. Franchisees benefit from access to a dedicated support team for troubleshooting, optimization, and scaling guidance.
Marketing & Brand Support includes national branding assets, local store marketing strategies, digital campaign guidance, social media templates, and promotional calendars. Franchisees are equipped with tools to drive local awareness, repeat visits, and community engagement.
Ongoing Support includes refresher training, new product rollouts, system upgrades, and peer collaboration opportunities within the franchise network.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Sip Fresh franchisee is a motivated entrepreneur or investor who values structured systems, brand consistency, and customer experience. Prior experience in food service, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations is beneficial but not mandatory.
Sip Fresh is well-suited for owner-operators who want to be actively involved in day-to-day operations, as well as semi-absentee owners who can hire and manage a strong leadership team. Franchisees should be passionate about wellness-oriented brands, operational excellence, and community-based marketing.
Financially, ideal candidates should have the capital required to invest in the business, maintain sufficient working capital, and support the location through its ramp-up period. Preference is given to franchisees interested in high-traffic urban or suburban markets with strong demographics and lifestyle-focused consumer bases.
Financial Detail
| Financial Parameter | Estimated Details |
|---|---|
| Franchise Model | Fresh Beverage & Juice Bar |
| Franchise Units | Single-unit and multi-unit options |
| Total Investment Required | $180,000 – $350,000 |
| Minimum Investment | $180,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $60,000 – $140,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $45,000 – $90,000 |
| Initial Inventory & Supplies | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| Technology & POS Systems | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Initial Marketing & Launch | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Working Capital (3–6 months) | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Royalty Fee | Ongoing royalty based on gross sales |
| Marketing / Brand Fund | Ongoing contribution required |
| Estimated Average Unit Revenue | Varies by location and market |
| Expected ROI | Market and operator dependent |
| Break-Even Period | 12 – 24 months (estimated) |
| Expansion Opportunity | Multi-unit development available |
