August 18, 2025
Sambazon has partnered with veteran franchise operator Parin Chokshi to open 10 açaí bowl shops in the Cincinnati area over the next five years.
The first location, led by Chokshi's company Açaí OH, is set to open in Cincinnati during the first quarter of 2026.
"Sambazon's ability to offer a flexible footprint, their product and supply chain are all best-in-class assets, and there's a tremendous first-mover advantage that our organization is capitalizing on," Chokshi said in a press release. "Açaí is a growing category, and we feel fortunate to partner with Sambazon to bring delicious bowls across the Midwest."
Chokshi, who has nearly 20 years of experience in retail and convenience store operations, is also a master franchisee for Wing Snob in the Cincinnati area.
Sambazon's menu features açaí bowls, smoothies and Brazilian cheese bites. The company has built a transparent and traceable supply chain for its organic and fair trade-certified açaí, which is harvested and produced in Brazil.