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Franchise Opportunity

Own a Costa Vida Franchise in United States

Join the costavida family and bring fresh coastal flavors to your community. A proven business model, full training, and ongoing support make Costa Vida the smart choice for driven entrepreneurs across the United States.

200+ Locations
20+ Years in Business
98% Franchisee Satisfaction
15 States Covered

Benefits of Owning a
Costa Vida Franchise

From day one, you get the tools, training, and support to run a thriving costavida location — and a brand customers already love.

Proven Business Model

Leverage a refined, data-backed system built over 20 years. Our processes are optimized for profitability and operational efficiency from the start.

Comprehensive Training

Receive hands-on training at our training centers covering operations, food prep, customer service, staff management, and marketing.

Ongoing Support

Our dedicated franchise support team is available year-round. From grand opening to daily operations, we're always just a call away.

National Marketing

Benefit from our national advertising campaigns, social media presence, and brand recognition that drives customers through your doors.

Protected Territory

Each franchise is granted an exclusive geographic territory, ensuring your market is protected and your growth potential is maximized.

Fresh Brand Identity

Costa Vida stands for fresh, quality ingredients and coastal vibes. Our brand resonates deeply with health-conscious, flavor-seeking customers.

Franchise Investment Requirements

Choose the franchise model that fits your goals and budget. All plans include full access to the Costa Vida brand, systems, and support network.

Starter
Express Unit
$180K
Total investment starting from

Franchise fee: $30,000
Compact footprint (600–1,200 sq ft)
Food court or kiosk format
2-week training program
Marketing launch package
5% royalty on gross sales
Multi-Unit
Area Developer
$750K+
Total investment starting from

Reduced franchise fee per unit
3–10 units in one territory
Exclusive regional rights
Dedicated area support manager
Priority site selection assistance
Reduced royalty rates apply

All investment figures are estimates. Final amounts vary based on location, build-out, and market conditions. Contact us for a detailed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Your Path to Owning a Costa Vida

We've designed a clear, transparent process to guide you from inquiry to grand opening. Here's how it works, step by step.

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1

Submit Your Inquiry

Fill out our franchise inquiry form below. Share your background, preferred location, and investment capacity. Our team reviews all submissions within 2–3 business days.

2

Initial Discovery Call

We'll schedule a one-on-one call with our franchise development team to discuss your goals, answer questions, and explore whether Costa Vida is the right fit for you.

3

Review the FDD

Receive our Franchise Disclosure Document. We encourage you to review it carefully with a franchise attorney. Transparency is a core Costa Vida value — no surprises.

4

Discovery Day & Approval

Visit our headquarters in Salt Lake City to meet the team, tour operations, and experience the Costa Vida culture firsthand. Upon mutual approval, sign your franchise agreement.

5

Training & Site Build-Out

Complete your comprehensive training program while our team helps identify your location, manage build-out, and prepare your marketing strategy for launch.

6

Grand Opening & Beyond

Open your Costa Vida with full support from our team on the ground. We stay with you through opening week and continue supporting your growth long-term.

Hear from Our Franchise Partners

Real owners share their experience building a business with the Costa Vida brand behind them.

"Joining Costa Vida was the best business decision I've ever made. The support from corporate is unlike anything I expected — they genuinely want you to succeed."

Marcus T., Costa Vida franchise owner in Denver
Marcus T.
Franchisee — Denver, CO

"I was nervous about my first business venture, but the Costa Vida training program prepared me for everything. My location was profitable within 14 months."

Priya S., Costa Vida franchise owner in Phoenix
Priya S.
Franchisee — Phoenix, AZ

"I now operate three costavida locations and am opening a fourth. The multi-unit model gave me the regional rights and the scalable infrastructure I needed to grow."

James L., multi-unit Costa Vida franchise operator in Texas
James L.
Area Developer — Texas

Ready to Own a Costa Vida?

Fill out the inquiry form and our franchise development team will reach out within 2 business days to discuss your opportunity.

Call Us Directly +1 801-456-8432
Email Franchise Team [email protected]
Headquarters 171 S Rio Grande St Suite 1007A,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Office Hours Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm | Sat: 10am–4pm

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