About Us

Founded in Seattle in 2012 by two childhood friends, Evergreens was created to fill a gap in the fast-casual market: food that was fresh, flavorful, customizable, and made with real ingredients without sacrificing speed or convenience. What started as a simple idea has grown into a Pacific Northwest favorite built around chef-inspired salads, wraps, and warm bowls designed to make healthy eating exciting and approachable.

At Evergreens, the menu philosophy is simple: start with high-quality ingredients, layer in bold flavors, and give guests the freedom to make each meal their own. From signature curated combinations to fully customizable builds, every order is designed to be fresh, craveable, and satisfying.

Evergreens attracts a wide range of guests — from busy professionals and gym-goers to families and everyday lunch regulars — who come back for the consistent quality, fast service, and feel-good food that fits their lifestyle.

Opening an Evergreens

Development Agreement

Minimum 2-location commitment
Ideal footprint: 1000–1700 sq ft, inline or end-cap in lifestyle centers, urban office corridors, mixed-use developments
Interest in one of our target markets

Investment Details

Performance

Evergreens’ streamlined operating model is designed to support strong restaurant-level performance, with efficient labor, a smaller footprint, and limited equipment helping franchisees maximize their investment.

*Excludes airport locations. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you will achieve similar performance. Complete financial data available in our full FDD.

Our Ideal Candidate

Has experience operating or managing a restaurant, food service business, or multi-unit retail concept.

Is financially qualified with $350,000+ in liquid capital.

Is committed to active management involvement (owner-operator or with a designated manager on-site).

Is prepared to execute a multi-location (2+) development agreement. We’re thinking big here.

Understands their market, loves their neighborhood, and knows how to connect with the community around them.

Training & Support

Joining Evergreens means getting real support, the kind that comes from a team that has opened, operated, and refined this concept through every challenge the restaurant industry can throw at you.

We’ve been through minimum wage increases, a pandemic, airport contracts, catering programs, loyalty launches, and everything in between. We know what it takes. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

What’s Included

10 days’ initial training for 2-4 individuals at Evergreens headquarters in Seattle
On-site opening support (4 days’ pre-opening / 2 days’ post-opening)
Proprietary Operations Manual
Technology platform (Toast POS, OLO ordering, OLO Loyalty)
Marketing guidelines and materials
Ongoing field support and consultation

Founding Partner Incentives

Qualify and sign your Franchise Development Agreement by 12/31/26 and unlock exclusive reduced royalty rates to support your franchise growth with Evergreens.

The Early Advantage

Lower royalties during early growth
More to reinvest in local marketing and your team
Faster multi-unit expansion
Stronger long-term return on investment

The Process

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Evergreens different from other fast-casual franchises?

Evergreens brings together a growing category, a proven brand, and an intentionally simple operating model. For more than a decade, we’ve refined the concept across 14 company-owned locations in two markets, giving us firsthand experience in what it takes to operate and grow successfully.

Our smaller footprint, limited on-site prep, and no exhaust hood requirement help keep operations efficient and buildout costs lower, while our fresh, customizable menu meets the growing demand for better-for-you food. Through it all, our training, operations, marketing, and development teams are here to help you bring Evergreens to life in your market.

Do I need restaurant experience?

We strongly prefer candidates with experience operating or managing a restaurant, food service business, or multi-unit retail concept. Just as important, we’re looking for hands-on operators who know their market and are excited to build the Evergreens brand in their community.

Do I have to be a hands-on owner?

You don’t have to be the day-to-day operator of your Evergreens restaurant. We do require each location to have a qualified, hands-on operator, which can be you or an experienced manager you hire.

Will Evergreens help me find a location?

Yes. Finding the right site is one of the most important parts of opening a successful restaurant, and we’ll support you throughout the process. Evergreens utilizes Placer.ai, a leading location analytics platform, to evaluate potential trade areas and sites using data such as consumer demographics, traffic patterns, visitation trends, nearby businesses, and competitive activity.

We’ll work alongside you and your real estate partners to help identify and evaluate locations that align with Evergreens’ site criteria and target customer profile.

Can I open just one Evergreens?

Our current development model is focused on multi-unit growth, with a minimum commitment of two locations.

How much does it cost to open an Evergreens franchise?

The estimated initial investment ranges from $649,000 to $1.1 million, depending on factors such as location, restaurant size, construction requirements, FF&E package, and branding selections. Once you join Evergreens, our team will work with you to evaluate available options and determine the right approach for your restaurant and market.

What does the initial franchise fee cover?

The $45,000 initial franchise fee gives you access to the Evergreens brand, operating system, and the resources needed to prepare for a successful opening. This includes initial site and development support, pre-opening guidance, training for you and your team, and hands-on support leading up to your restaurant opening.

What do my royalty fees cover?

Royalty fees help fund the ongoing resources and support behind the Evergreens franchise system. This includes operational guidance, menu and culinary development, technology and systems, training, business reviews, brand standards, and ongoing franchisee support.

As Evergreens grows, royalties also allow us to continue investing in the people, tools, and expertise needed to help our franchise partners operate effectively and grow their businesses.

What does the marketing fee cover?

Your marketing fund contribution supports brand-building initiatives designed to drive awareness, traffic, engagement, and loyalty across the Evergreens system. This may include Google and Meta advertising, loyalty program growth and promotions, creative development, brand campaigns, and other system-wide marketing initiatives.

In addition to benefiting from the strength of the overall Evergreens brand, franchisees receive access to professionally developed marketing resources and campaigns that would be costly to build independently.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, and WI. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.

This advertisement is not an offering. The franchisor, Evergreens Franchising, LLC, is located at 1200 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 801, Seattle, Washington 98109.

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