Salad Creations franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Salad Creations franchise fee is $25,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $160,000 to $446,000, with about $45,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Salad Creations FDD.
What are the Salad Creations franchise fees and investment?
The Salad Creations franchise requires a franchise fee of $25,000 and a total initial investment of $160,000 to $446,000. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $160,000 to $446,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $45,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Healthy Food) |
| Headquarters | Coconut Creek, Florida |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Franchising since | 2009 |
How does the Salad Creations investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Salad Creations's minimum investment of $160,000 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 939 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $25,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Salad Creations belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Salad Creations FDD?
Verify six parts of the Salad Creations Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Salad Creations discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Salad Creations?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Salad Creations:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| The Extreme Pita | $20,000 | $160,000 to $442,000 |
| Great Wraps | $22,500 | $159,500 to $485,500 |
| Eiffel Waffle | $40,000 | $159,248 to $684,879 |
| Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls | $35,000 | $160,983 to $459,050 |
| Baya Bar | $35,000 | $160,990 to $340,476 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Salad Creations franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Salad Creations franchise ranges from $160,000 to $446,000, including a franchise fee of $25,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Salad Creations franchise?
Salad Creations lists a minimum of about $45,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Salad Creations locations are there?
A current US unit count for Salad Creations is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Salad Creations been franchising?
Salad Creations started offering franchises in 2009 after the company was founded in 2009.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Salad Creations and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Salad Creations. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.