Chop Stop

The Chop Stop franchise is a California-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) that specializes in creative salad combinations. The salad franchise was founded in 2010 and began awarding franchises in 2015. Since that time, the Chop Stop franchise has expanded to dozens of locations across seven states in the west of the U.S. These states are California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Utah. Prospective candidates will appreciate that the QSR sells healthier food options to customers. You also don't need any previous experience in order to run a Chop Stop franchise location successfully. Your initial investment will range between $327,000 to $698,500. Veterans are incentivized to invest in the brand with up to $10,000 off the franchise fee. 

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Background

When it comes to quick-service restaurants (QSR), you may think of burger joints and pizza shops. But what if there was a QSR that sold healthier options like salad? If this interests you, the Chop Shop franchise could be worth considering. Chop shop is a California-based QSR that specializes in creative salad combinations. The salad franchise was founded in 2010 and began offering franchise locations in 2015. Since that time, Chop Shop has expanded to dozens of locations across seven states in the west of the U.S. These states are California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Utah. In today's health conscious world, people are looking for healthier options to try when they eat outside of their home. Prospective candidates will appreciate being able to cash in on the growing trend toward healthier food options. Ideal candidates for the brand should be health enthusiasts who are passionate about great customer service. You also don't need prior business experience to run the business successfully. Chop Shop has been recognized by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500. 
You will also appreciate great support and training from the franchise. In terms of support and training, franchisees can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job training. This program will last for five weeks and take place at the salad brand's Glendale, Arizona, location. You will learn all the information you need to know about running the franchise successfully. You will also receive marketing tools, site selection and grand opening assistance, and ongoing support and training for your entire time with the franchise brand.

Company Details

Headquarters: La Crescenta, CA
Founded: 2010
First Franchise: 2015
Canada: No
International: No
B2B: No
Exclusive territories: No
Absentee: No
Home-based/ mobile unit: No

Support and Training Offered By Chop Stop

In terms of support and training, franchisees can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job training. You will also receive marketing tools, site selection and grand opening assistance, and ongoing support and training for your entire time with the franchise brand. 

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Chop Stop Franchise.

What does a Chop Stop Franchise Cost?

Chop Stop franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Requirement: $175,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Initial Investment: $375,000 - $699,000
Veterans incentive: Yes; up to $10,000 of franchise fee
Third-Party financing: Yes

Is Chop Stop a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Chop Stop is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Chop Stop a Home Based franchise?

No. Chop Stop is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Chop Stop Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Chop Stop franchisees make. Chop Stop offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does Chop Stop Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Chop Stop franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Chop Stop Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Chop Stop franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Chop Stop Looking for International franchisees?

No. Chop Stop franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Chop Stop's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

Chop Stop Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Chop Stop franchises for sale. We may have Chop Stop franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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