3Natives Acai Cafe

3Natives Acai Cafe is a rapidly growing healthy fast-casual franchise, serving acai bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, cold-pressed juices, toast, bagels, and more, all made-to-order from whole, premium ingredients. Founded in 2013 in Tequesta, Florida, 3Natives has cultivated a loyal following by serving fresh, natural foods that fuel active, balanced lifestyles without sacrificing flavor or convenience.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Semi-absentee

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$175,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$309,000 – $524,000
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$450,000
Initial franchise fee
$35,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
6%
Advertising / brand fund
2% marketing fund contribution
Other recurring fees
Not disclosed
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Semi-absentee
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
8
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Franchisees benefit from a comprehensive training program beginning with 80 hours of personalized, one-on-one instruction at our Florida headquarters. This immersive, two-week experience covers all critical aspects of operating a successful location, from daily operations and team leadership to product preparation, marketing strategies, and technology systems. Once you're ready to launch, you’ll receive an additional 80 hours of on-site training in your new store, ensuring your team is confident and prepared to welcome guests through your doors with excellence. Support doesn’t end there. We provide ongoing in-market assistance, regularly scheduled group calls, and unlimited coaching sessions, all of which can be customized to the franchisee’s goals and challenges, as often as needed. This tailored approach ensures you're never navigating growth or obstacles alone. Cost for Training: $2,000 - $5,000 Lodging and airfare included: Yes Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
2013
Franchising since
2015
Franchised units
50
Company-owned units
8
Headquarters
Tequesta, FL

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated May 1, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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