Oola Bowls, the functional food QSR franchise known for its high-pulp, nutrient-dense acai bowls, recently announced a major acceleration in its nationwide scale, culminating in a landmark 2025 growth year. The brand expanded its footprint to 22 open stores across five states, adding nine new locations in 2025 alone.

Founded in Lancaster in 2018 by friends Joe Ferderbar and Brock Snider, Oola Bowls has successfully scaled its operation, starting with 13 stores in Pennsylvania at the end of 2024 and adding nine more in 2025 across four new states, including Massachusetts, Maine, Florida and Georgia. The company will close 2025 with 22 open locations, five corporate and 17 franchises, and a pipeline of more than 75 units sold across the U.S.

The company's momentum is anchored by new multi-unit agreements that officially introduce the brand to the western United States. This growth targets high-demand functional food markets across states such as Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and Ohio. Outside of the west, Oola Bowls has plans for more eastern expansion into Georgia, Florida and its home state of Pennsylvania.

Acai has one of the highest pulp contents in the U.S., resulting in superior flavor and nutrient density. Bowls are topped with signature ingredients like Grandma's Granola, an exclusive house-made recipe.In addition to brick-and-mortar expansion, the menu continues to develop and grow. In 2025, the brand launched its newest product, Oola Zero Acai Bowls, with zero added sugar. Crafted for health-conscious consumers and performance-focused lifestyles, Oola Bowls' Zero Acai line delivers the antioxidant-rich, energizing power of traditional acai without the sugar spike.

Oola Bowls expects to continue leveraging its franchise development pipeline to exceed more milestones in the coming year, driven by commitments from both new and existing operators.For more information on Oola Bowls or franchise opportunities, visit http://www.oolabowls.com/franchising.