Fresh, High-Protein
Drive-thru FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
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NOt just better food, A better franchise.
A small-footprint drive-thru serving high-protein, well-balanced bowls — no grills, fryers, or headaches. A low-labor fast food franchise built to scale.
Why Own a konala Franchise?
Konala focuses on the growing health-conscious demographic by serving chef-driven, high-protein bowls and salads, inspired by meal prep—all gluten-free & macros are listed on every bowl. It’s not just healthier… it’s tailored for modern dietary needs and rising wellness trends.
No fryers, grills, or flattops – just an icombi oven & rice cooker.
Drive-thru focused & small sq. footage model.
Low labor: typically only 3-5 employees per shift.
Experienced founder with proven hospitality and growth expertise.
Simple menu: Six core bowls built from shared, rotating ingredients for simplicity and efficiency.
Franchisees need no prior restaurant experience to jump in and thrive with Konala.
Entire menu is gluten free
Konala’s 100% gluten-free menu simplifies operations while expanding your customer base — no cross-contamination systems, easier training, and broader guest appeal. Read more here: Gluten-Free franchise opportunities.
The world is craving change
konala delivers it, and you can too.
We invite you to help us serve the forty-six percent (46%) of consumers¹ who want to eat healthier day to day and share what we do best with the other fifty-four percent (54%).
74% of U.S. adults are overweight; 42% are obese
46% of consumers now seek healthier meal options
49% want better delivery and takeout experiences
The healthy food market is growing 9.3% annually
Finally, Healthy Food with Healthy Unit Economics
Affiliate Location 1:
$1,840,336*
and
Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA
$434,999* or 23.64%*
September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025
Affiliate Location 2:
$1,583,106*
and
Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA
$303,221* or 19.15%*
September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025
Affiliate Location 3:
$1,262,933*
and
Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA
$421,848*or 33.40%*
January 24, 2025 – July 24, 2025
*The financial performance representations above are from Item 19 of the 2025-2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Konala Franchising LLC, issued September 19, 2025. For the period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025, two affiliate-owned locations reported Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA of $434,999 (23.64%) on $1,840,336 in Net Sales; and $303,221 (19.15%) on $1,583,106 in Net Sales. For the period of January 24, 2025 – July 24, 2025, the third affiliate-owned location reported Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA of $421,848 (33.40%) on $1,262,933 in Net Sales. “Adjusted Unit Level EBITDA” means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, calculated after franchise fees/costs but before real estate and owner compensation. This information is for informational purposes only. An offer to buy or sell a franchise is made only through the FDD and in compliance with applicable state laws. Some outlets have earned this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll earn as much.
Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7 for specifics on startup costs.
Estimated Initial Franchise Investment: $428,500 to $750,500
Minimum Liquid Capital: $400,000
KONALA FRANCHISE IN THE NEWS
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Healthy Food Concept Konala Debuts Franchise System
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FRANCHISE SUPPORT YOU CAN RELY ON
At Konala, we are eager to share our commitment to delicious, healthier food, and smart business practices with you.
What our franchisees are saying
Tyson Adams
“Why did I choose Konala? Because it fits with where I believe the QSR segment is heading, It’s healthy and convenient food and it also fits with my personal lifestyle. I’m a health and fitness enthusiast and I just think it truly is what the consumer wants now.”
-Previous Jersey Mikes Operator
Jay Bickmore
“You can say franchising is in our DNA, we’ve seen firsthand what it takes to build strong, lasting brands, and we feel that Konala has that same foundation.”
– Jay Bickmore owns eight Crumbl stores in Orlando, Florida, and seven others in Texas and Alabama
John Asfour
“We built our Subway business by doing things the right way, treating people like family, keeping operations clean and consistent, and choosing the right locations, and now we plan to do the same with Konala here in Orange County. The model is smart, the food is fresh, and we trust the team.”
– John Asfour 16 unit Subway Franchisee
Meet our founders
Founders are Trace Miller and his wife Jammie Miller, and the business is named after their two rescued dogs “Kona” and “Nala”.
With a passion for fitness and healthy lifestyle, they realized there are such few options for healthy fast food. Konala aims to change that one location at a time.
“We created Konala to make it easier for people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. There’s a real need for convenient, high-protein options in the fast-food market, and we’re filling that gap with fresh, delicious meals that are as good for your body as they are for your taste buds. We designed Konala with simplicity in mind—no fryers, no complicated setups—just healthy, fast, and easy-to-operate kitchens. Our vision for Konala is to be a pervasive meal option – the Starbucks of healthy fast food.”
– Trace Miller, Konala Founder
Steps to Ownership
Step 1
Continue to learn more about Konala Healthy Food Franchise
Step 2
If You Qualify: Review the Franchise Legal Documents
Step 3
Meet the Konala Franchise Team in Person
Step 4
Sign the Franchise Agreement
Step 5
Attend Training at Our Flagship Restaurant (and Catch a Workout While You’re There!)
Step 6
Select Your Site, Finalize Plans, Start Your Build, and Set Up Your Konala Location
Step 7
Build and Train Your Team
Step 8
Start Serving Delicious, Healthier Food to Your Community!