Sambazon
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $30,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $380,000 – $630,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 0.06% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | SAMBAZON USA FRANCHISING LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-10-28 |
| Brand website | https://www.sambazon.com |
About Sambazon
Our principal place of business is 209 Avenida Fabricante, Suite 200, San Clemente, CA 92672 and we do business under our corporate name and the tradename “SAMBAZON®.” We are a franchising company which promotes and sells franchises for the operation of retail stores known as “SAMBAZON® Açai Bowls”… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Item 20, p.52 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.52 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.52 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.13 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.13 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item. (Item 3, p.13 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 12 months (Item 11, p.31 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees receive a Designated Area (0.25 to 3-mile radius) with protection against other SAMBAZON stores, but it is not exclusive as the franchisor may operate non-traditional locations and other brands within the area. (Item 12, p.38-39 of the FDD)
Training: Training No later than 30 days before the date the Store begins operation, you or your Control Person and the general manager (referred to as Brand Champion), your store leader and assistant store leader must attend and complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program. (Item 11, p.31 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Maintain the Brand Development Fund
- Provide updates and changes to Approved Suppliers and Supplies Lists
- Make periodic visits to the Store for consultation and inspections
- Provide ongoing training at designated locations
- Hold or sponsor franchise conventions and meetings
- Provide ongoing communication and support including field support services
- Provide updates to the Operations Manual
- Exercise rights concerning franchisee pricing of products and services
Source: Item 11, p.31 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | San Clemente, CA (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 2 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 2 (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | SAMBAZON WORLDWIDE LICENSING, LLC (Item 1, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.44 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.44 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 1 (Item 20, p.52 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 6 (Item 20, p.53 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Sambazon directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Sambazon
Put Sambazon on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.