QSR Magazine Names Rush Bowls in
The 40/40 List: America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals
"Among the leaders in the space, Rush Bowls has set up a highly efficient and profitable model through small footprints and streamlined inventory and operating procedures. Its future growth will include more airports and kiosks."
Restaurant companies that can bridge those two things — serving healthier items that are craveable — stand the best chance of growing moving forward. Rush Bowls is one such concept and beyond its menu, the brand has an efficient, easily scalable model perfectly tailored for our post-pandemic retail environment. That's why it was an easy choice for our Top 40 list."
Rush Bowls Named a 2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Mover & Shaker!
We're honored to be named one of Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers of 2025, a recognition that celebrates the most innovative and impactful brands in the fast casual space. This list reflects a data-driven analysis of key brand metrics, including “menu pricing, location footprint and growth, reputation and customer sentiment, sales volume and growth, social media presence, and Google/Apple listing performance,” according to Fast Casual.
Rush Bowls earned its spot by staying true to what we do best; offering healthy, delicious alternatives to standard fast casual fare. With 55+ locations open and 100 more in development, we’ve built a strong foundation for franchise partners looking to join a brand that’s redefining what healthy fast casual can be.
Our Fans and Customers Speak
for Themselves
Average Review Rating
4.6
Instagram Followers
30k+
Active Loyalty Members
301,000+
Why Invest in Rush Bowls?
Surging Industry
Rush Bowls taps into three industries; The $1 TRILLION health food industry ; $500 MILLION acai berry industry and the $384 MILLION health-focused fast casual industries.
Strong Economics
By combining a uniquely delicious and healthy product with an incredibly efficient business model focusing on low overhead, you'll have yourself one healthy bottom line.
Simple Operation
A concept without hoods, ovens or grills; just blenders and a freezer! You can enjoy the revenues and stability of the restaurant business, without the headaches!
Outstanding Support
We invested in an experienced team of franchise support professionals, offering an unparalleled guide to ensure our smoothie bowl franchise owners are successful. We have a full team ready to support your growth.
Flexible Footprint
You don't have the expensive build-outs, the high overhead or have to deal with the complexities of a traditional dine-in restaurant. Our model is simple to set up, easy to run and can be supported by a small staff.
Low Cost Investment
$199,800+ initial investment
Store Count and Available Locations
Unavailable: HI, MD, ND, RI, WI
100 more under development
Over The Last 20 years
Rush Bowls has cultivated a fiercely loyal following and developed a successful blended fruit bowl and acai bowl business model by perfecting the menu and proprietary recipes, processes, vendor relationships and marketing practices. Rush Bowls franchisees benefit from streamlined administrative processes, minimizing the time spent on tasks such as employee scheduling and inventory management. This efficiency allows franchisees to concentrate on becoming integral members of their local communities. They can forge meaningful partnerships with local businesses, sports organizations, and health and wellness centers, while also investing in the development of their team members.
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Our Story
2004
Tired of NYC, Andrew Pudalov leaves as head of Derivative Trading at a major Wall Street bank and relocates with his young family to Boulder, CO – a city he had visited as a child and to where he had always wanted to return. Always a heathy eater, he tinkered in his kitchen – equal parts scientist, chef, and creative director- to test and refine the concept we now know as Rush Bowls. Andrew launched his concept by opening a 400 s/f store on “The Hill” - very near the University of Colorado (CU). Andrew and Rush Bowls are instantly successful, with word of mouth causing customer lines to snake out the door.
2008
The recession causes many national brands to fail in Boulder – traditionally one of the most competitive food environments in the country. Despite the upheavals, Rush Bowls continues to thrive, as its craveable products remain a staple of people’s diets. Andrew continues to develop the Rush Bowls menu with innovative new items such as healthy blended fruit bowls and more.
2015
After turning down offers to expand Rush Bowls every year, Andrew decided in 2015 the time was right to offer franchises because he was able to offer a nationwide support network, giving all acai and smoothie franchise owners the necessary advice, counsel, and guidance to succeed.
2020
Andrew celebrates his 16-year anniversary at the same Boulder location – clearly establishing Rush Bowls as a local institution. Franchise growth continues during the COVID pandemic, as our products and business model are perfectly suited for the consequent societal changes.
2024
With over over 55 locations open and another 100 under development, Rush Bowls continues to expand its presence serving healthy meals nationwide!
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