 About the SumoSalad Brand & Achievements
SumoSalad is the one of the most innovative and successful healthy fast concepts globally. The business has seen significant growth since inception in 2003. SumoSalad has built a strong, trusted and recognised brand in the food retail industry and has loyal customers following the brand's progression as we open more outlets.
The business philosophy is to provide customers fast, healthy and great tasting food while giving the customers value by providing the product at an affordable price. SumoSalad has a very strong customer service ethos and is perfectly positioned to expand with Australians changed eating habits. The proof is in the pudding (or salad in this case).
We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, however
since its inception, SumoSalad has won a number of prestigious
business awards for retail excellence.
- National Retail Association Awards
2008 Winner of Westfield Best Food Retailer
- BRW Fast Franchises 2008
Number one fastest food retailer, second fastest franchise by outlet numbers and third fastest franchise by revenue
- 2007 American Express Rewards for Excellence presented by the NRA (National Retailers Association)
Winner – Westfield Best Food Retailer
- 2008 ‘Slimming & Health’ Healthy Eating Awards
Highly Commended (Healthy Fast Food/Restaurant Range category)
- 2007 GQ Men of the Year Awards
Luke Baylis/James Miller – entrepreneur men of the year winners
- 2007 SmartCompany50 Awards
16th place
- BRW Hot Franchises 2006
Number 1 fastest growing franchise
- National Retail Association
Reward for Excellence 2006
Finalist - Best franchisor of the year
- BRW Upstarts 2006
14th place UpStart
- My Business Awards 2005
Winner - Best Young Gun in Small Business
- National Retail Association
Reward for
Excellence 2005
Winner - Best and Fairest Award for all
round
retail performance.
- BRW Upstarts 2005
9th place UpStart
- National Retail Association Reward for Excellence
2004
Winner - Best New Retail Business /Less
than 10 outlets
Finalist - The Training / Human Resource
Initiative Award
- My Business Awards 2004
Highly Commended - Most Innovative Business
Highly Commended - Fastest Growing Small
Business
When was the first franchise established?
SumoSalad granted its first franchise in October 2004.
What are we looking for in a SumoSalad Franchisee?
Experience in the food industry isn’t essential as we provide thorough training. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated by success who can add to the strength of our brand. You need to eat the product and be passionate about our culture, you must be prepared to work hard to achieve our goals. It is essential that our franchisees are customer focused and can lead their staff effectively.
What Locations are SumoSalad Franchises expanding to?
SumoSalad is currently expanding into the following Markets and territories:
- South East Queensland – Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
- North East Queensland - selected areas
- NSW – Sydney CBD and high performing Suburban centres, Canberra, Wollongong
- Victoria – Melbourne CBD and high performing Suburban centres
- WA – Perth CBD and high performing Suburban centres
- SA – Adelaide CBD and high performing Suburban centres
Franchise set up costs and other financial information.
Setup Costs $350,000 to $380,000
What Training and support is provided for Franchisees?
We provide an extensive 4 week training program which includes business management skills, using the SumoSalad systems and business tools, product and presentation, local store marketing, inventory management and stock control, food hygiene and safety, labour management, setting of financial goals. We provide 3 weeks training in an existing SumoSalad store and the final week is at your new acquired store with a training manager closely reviewing your practical skills and providing extensive assistance.
How can I apply to be a Franchisee?
Please fill in the franchise enquiry form.Should you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact SumoSalad on 02 9569 7866. |
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