Nautical Bowls
$NBTWF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryAcai Bowls
Locations72
Franchisee Count63
Franchise Fee$20,000
Item 7 Low$220,200
Item 7 Midpoint$330,025
Item 7 High$439,850
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentNautical Bowls Franchising, LLC
Founded2020
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business6
Began Franchising2020
HQMinnetonka, MN
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(320) 434-3124
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedOct 11, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2023 · 2021 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must purchase and maintain a POS system costing $1,000 to $2,500, pay a monthly maintenance fee of $150 to $300, and use required software and manuals as prescribed by the franchisor.
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