The fast-casual franchise is booming in the U.S. A brand to consider is Rachel's Kitchen, which was established by Debbie Roxarzade in 2006. Named after her daughter, the café features delicious and reasonably priced bistro food. The idea behind the concept is to serve fresh, high quality and great tasting food with a gourmet touch. Since its inception, the single location Rachel's Kitchen location has blossomed to multiple locations around the Las Vegas Valley, including a coveted spot inside McCarran International Airport. This means that millions of visitors from all over the world are being introduced to the Rachel’s Kitchen brand and its fresh casual menu every year. The brand has a wide appeal and is for everyone of all ages. The brand's meals are made using fresh ingredients. Since Rachel's is an emerging brand, franchisees have the opportunity to grow with the business and get in on the ground floor of a new concept.
Being a Rachel’s Kitchen franchisee requires hands on ownership involvement with a passion for serving wholesome food made with delicious fresh ingredients. You can expect the Rachel’s Kitchen leadership team to be behind you at every turn, providing you with support and guidance from site selection to the day the doors open to the public and beyond. The guidance covers the restaurant setup, including build-out, décor and industry leading best practices. In terms of the initial franchise fee, you can expect it to range from $252,450 and $687,880, including a $40,000 franchise fee. Rachel's Kitchen is on the SBA directory.