WaBa Grill

The WaBa Grill franchise is an Asian-inspired restaurant that specializes in offering healthy options. It was founded in 2004 and began awarding locations in 2006. Since that time, WaBa Grill has expanded to more than 180 locations across the U.S. The health-focused brand has a menu full of fresh-never-frozen chicken bowls; rib-eye steak bowls; and Plantspired steak as a vegan option. The southern California franchise is looking for prospects who align with their core values, have great business acumen, and excellent communication skills. Prior business expeirence in the food industry is also a plus. You can expect an initial investment that ranges between $336,000 to $572,000. 

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WaBa Grill Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Eating outside of the home can be an exercise is picking the least unhealthy option on a menu of fattening high-calorie foods like pizza, burgers, and fries. As a result, franchisors have noticed a trend toward healthier eating and began creating more health-conscious menus for their fast casual restaurants. An Asian-inspired health restaurant to consider is WaBa Grill. The Sothern California-based franchise was founded in 2004 and began awarding locations in 2006. Since that time, WaBa Grill has expanded to more than 180 locations across the U.S. The health-focused brand has a menu full of fresh-never-frozen chicken bowls; rib-eye steak bowls; and Plantspired steak as a vegan option. The southern California-based franchise is looking for prospects who align with their core values, have great business acumen, and excellent communication skills. Prior business expeirence in the food industry is also a plus. You can expect an initial investment that ranges between $336,000 to $572,000. Since you don't need fryers, ovens, oil, or heat lamps, this will decrease your costs. You will also appreciate the fact that you will have an exclusive territory, which decreases your competition in the area. You will be the only WaBa Grill representative in your territory.  
As a franchisee, you benefit from great support and training. In terms of support and training, franchise owners can expect a comprehensive training program that will explain everything they need to know about running the business properly. This includes managing sales, hiring, marketing and advertising, and the brand's philosophy. The support and training will be ongoing.

Company Details

Headquarters: City of Industry, CA 
Canada: No
International: No
Founded: 2004
First Franchise: 2006
B2B: No
Absentee: No
Home-based/mobile: No
Exclusive territory: No

Support and Training Offered By WaBa Grill

In terms of support and training, franchise owners can expect a comprehensive training program that will explain everything they need to know about running the business properly. This includes managing sales, hiring, marketing and advertising, and the brand's philosophy. The support and training will be ongoing.   

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a WaBa Grill Franchise.

What does a WaBa Grill Franchise Cost?

WaBa Grill franchise fees for 2024:

Initial Investment: $336,000 - $572,000
Net Worth Requirement: $1,000,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Cash Requirement: $500,000

Is WaBa Grill a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. WaBa Grill 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 WaBa Grill a Home Based franchise?

No. WaBa Grill is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do WaBa Grill Franchise Owners Make?

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

Is WaBa Grill a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. WaBa Grill is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does WaBa Grill Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. WaBa Grill franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Is WaBa Grill Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. WaBa Grill franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is WaBa Grill Looking for International franchisees?

No. WaBa Grill franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see WaBa Grill's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

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

WaBa Grill Franchises for Sale

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