On Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 3 Years Running

Bango Franchise Opportunity

Build Something Fresh.
Build Something Yours.

Join an award winning, better-for-you brand that’s redefining convenient healthy eating for today’s customer.

What Makes Bango Different

Fresh

The highest quality ingredients are our foundation.

Flavorful

Bold flavor, fresh taste. Healthy shouldn’t taste this good.

Fast

Quick service without sacrificing quality. Fresh food, fast—no compromise.

Friendly

Genuine, friendly service for every guest.

The Menu Nobody Says No To

Bango’s diverse menu is built to deliver fresh, flavorful, fast, and friendly food — all day, every day. With options ranging from fresh smoothies and hearty bowls to wraps, salads, and lighter bites, there’s always something for everyone at the table.

Bango Bowls breakfast wrap on a dark plate with a Bango drink
Bango Bowls branded smoothie in a cup with a berry blend
Bango Bowls açaí bowl topped with banana, mango, chia seeds, and granola
Bango Bowls green herb falafel patties served on a dark plate
Bango Bowls grilled wrap cut open showing fresh fillings
Bango Bowls grain bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, and egg
Bango Bowls flour wrap sliced open on a dark plate
Bango Bowls açaí bowl topped with strawberries, blueberries, and banana

Why Bango Wins Today

A fresh, modern brand with proven demand and a menu that stands out in a growing category.

GROWING MARKET DEMAND

Consumers want fresh, wholesome options, and Bango is built to deliver them.

PROVEN BUSINESS MODEL

Our systems are tested and refined in our own stores. You start with the playbook, not a blank page.

A MENU THAT STANDS OUT

Fresh, flavorful, and flexible. Our menu attracts health-conscious families, fitness enthusiasts, and busy professionals—all looking for better-for-you options that actually taste great.

END-TO-END SUPPORT

From site selection to grand opening and beyond, we're with you at every step. Training, marketing, operations—you'll have the support you need to succeed.

An Award-Winning Emerging Brand

On Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list three years running.
Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers award logo
QSR Magazine 40/40 List award logo
Nation's Restaurant News 2023 Fast Casual 20 Brands to Watch award logo

Who Thrives Here?

Three paths to Bango ownership. Which one is yours?
Bango Bowls franchisees celebrating at a grand opening with green and white balloons

The Aspiring Entrepreneur

You’re ready to leave the corporate world behind and build something meaningful. You have the drive, the capital, and the passion—you just need the right vehicle.
Bango Bowls team member serving guests at a Bango location

The Restaurant Operations Pro

You’ve managed restaurants or multi-unit concepts and you’re ready to be the owner. You understand operations, labor, and guest experience—you’re built for this.
Group of Bango Bowls franchise owners smiling outside a new location at grand opening

The Experienced Franchisee

You’ve built successful locations with other brands and you’re looking for your next winner. You know what works—and you recognize Bango’s potential immediately.

The Investment

A smart investment in a growing category.

$270,082 – $627,442

Total Investment Range

Includes franchise fee, build-out, equipment, initial inventory, and working capital.

$40,000

Franchise Fee

One-time investment that grants you access to our brand, systems, training, and ongoing support.

Ready to Build Something Fresh?

Join a brand that’s redefining better-for-you dining. Let’s talk.

Bango is a real meal concept: breakfast, lunch and dinner from one kitchen, with smoothies and açaí alongside bowls, wraps and salads. That means a longer selling day and a broader customer base. You’re not selling one occasion — you’re owning a full daily routine.

The franchise fee is $40,000. The total initial investment ranges from $270,082 to $627,442, depending on location, size, and condition of the space, per the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Full details are outlined in our Franchise Disclosure Document, which we’ll provide early in the process — no surprises, full transparency.

Franchisees pay a 6% royalty fee on gross sales and a 1% marketing fee. That 1% goes directly into targeted digital advertising surrounding your store’s footprint. You’re not contributing to a national pool that benefits someone else’s market. Your marketing dollars work for your location — period.

Not at all — and that’s by design. Bango Bowls attracts operators from all different backgrounds. Whether you’re coming out of corporate America, stepping up from a management role, or adding Bango to an existing franchise portfolio, our training program and streamlined kitchen model are built to set you up for success. What matters most is your commitment to the brand, your community, and your business.

You’ll go through comprehensive hands-on training before you open, and our team will be with you at launch. Ongoing, you’ll have direct access to our operations team plus the shared services infrastructure of Upstream Hospitality — marketing, finance, and operational support that most emerging franchise brands simply can’t offer. Support doesn’t stop on opening day. We’re invested in your success for the long run.

Yes, and we encourage it. Our operating model is designed to be simple and repeatable, making multi-unit growth achievable for operators who execute well. We actively support franchisees looking to expand their footprint and view multi-unit operators as key partners in the brand’s long-term growth.

There’s no single mold, but we’ve seen three types of operators thrive with Bango Bowls:

  • The Aspiring Entrepreneur — You’re ready to leave the corporate world behind and build something meaningful. You have the drive, the capital, and the passion. You just need the right vehicle.
  • The Experienced Franchisee — You’ve built successful locations with other brands and you’re looking for your next winner. You know what works — and you recognize Bango’s potential immediately.
  • The Restaurant Operations Pro — You’ve managed restaurants or multi-unit concepts and you’re ready to be the owner. You understand operations, labor, and guest experience. You’re built for this.

 

If you see yourself in any of these, we want to talk.

Fill out the inquiry form on this page and we’ll be in touch promptly. From there, you’ll have a discovery call with our team, receive our FDD, and move through a straightforward approval process. Most franchisees go from first inquiry to signed agreement within 2–4 months. The first step is simple — reach out.