Franchising
Oola Bowls entering Western US following expansion to 22 locations
December 5, 2025
Oola Bowls, specializing in açaí bowls, has surpassed 75 franchise units sold and plans to expand into the Western United States in 2026.
The Lancaster-based company reported opening nine locations in 2025, bringing its total footprint to 22 stores across five states. While the company began the year with 13 locations in Pennsylvania, it has since expanded into Massachusetts, Maine, Florida and Georgia.
The network includes five corporate-owned stores and 17 franchisee-owned locations.
"Consumers everywhere are telling us the same thing: they want clean, better-for-you food that makes them feel good," Joe Ferderbar, co-founder of Oola Bowls, said in a company press release. "That demand has been the real engine behind our expansion."
Founded in 2018 by Ferderbar and Brock Snider, the company is focusing on markets in Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and Ohio. The expansion into the Western U.S. marks a significant shift for the formerly regional brand.
Mike Kahn, a multi-unit franchisee who will lead the expansion into Idaho, Colorado and Arizona, cited the company's operational model as a primary driver for his investment.
"The brand's commitment to a superior, high-pulp açaí product establishes a meaningful competitive advantage, and the operational design ensures efficient scalability," Kahn said.
In addition to physical expansion, the company broadened its menu in 2025 with the launch of "Oola Zero," a zero-added-sugar açaí bowl option. The company states its products distinguish themselves through high pulp content and proprietary recipes, including house-made granola.
