The new promotion is the brainchild of owner Dori Fleekop who is pushing for a new kind of franchise opportunity that is centered around franchisees.
Franchise ownership is taking on a whole new meaning to the first 100 franchisees for Bites and Blends — a new health-focused fast-casual franchise that just launched its franchise opportunity last month. Spearheaded by Dori Fleekop, Bites and Blends is giving away 20% of the company to the first 100 franchisees. Additionally, the up-and-coming brand is launching a unique Royalty Ramp Up program that allows maximized cash flow in the first year open.
“As a previous franchisee and someone who has been in the franchise world for a while now, I have felt that it has been a one-way street. On the surface, franchisors wanted franchisees to succeed but at the end of the day, it ultimately didn’t matter,” Fleekop commented in regard to his decisions to launch the two franchise buyer promotions. “So when we decided to franchise, I really wanted to create a true partnership with our franchisees.”
Fleekop emphasized that he and his team have put in hours of work in creating an ideal franchise model for Bites and Blends’ franchisees, working to forge a special relationship with each franchisee and to help propel success in any way possible.
“The best way I could convey our goal of a true partnership to our early franchisees was to be up front with them in our goals of growing to a scalable brand and to compensate them for taking a risk with us,” he said. “Look — at the end of the day a lot of factors will go into whether or not a location is successful. But in my opinion, the early adapters are taking a risk on an emerging brand, and I want to reward them and make sure they know that this is a partnership and not a one way street.”
The move to offer the incentive to the first 100 franchisees is meant to curb the risk factor going into each territory investment, says Fleekop.
“Down the road when we have 200 open locations, it’s going to be a lot less risky opening a new location. I really just want to make sure that our early franchisees understand that we are in this together with a common goal of financially benefiting from our investments, giving back to our community, and providing for our customers and employees,” he commented.
And give back they do.
The company is one of the only restaurant brands that provides 100% of all medical, dental, and vision insurance for its full-time employees. Plus, they also promote community solidarity through an ongoing program called Give Back Thursdays. The program allows patrons to dine and donate to local organizations, giving back 15% of all sales completed through the brand’s custom app with a special Give Back code.
Bites and Blends is renowned for its sprawl of healthful delights, offering smoothies, juices, salads, and other items. Now, with fall fast approaching, the company will soon be rolling out a limited time fall menu for the season. Franchise partners receive a range of support, including all recipes, digital files for marketing elements, consumer marketing plans, training, ongoing operational support, and more.
To take advantage of the Bites and Blends’ latest franchise incentive or to learn more about the brand, visit BitesAndBlends.com.
With the motto “Fuel Your Healthy Life”, Bites and Blends is committed to creating a world where eating well is easy, enjoyable, and empowering. The fast casual company offers a range of health-conscious fare, including juices, smoothies, salads, sandwiches, wraps, toasts, and bowls, all thoughtfully designed to fuel the body and promote a healthy life. To learn more about Bites and Blends and its exciting new franchise opportunity, visit BitesAndBlends.com.
