Freshii is a Canadian fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in healthy and nutritious food offerings, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Freshii was founded by Matthew Corrin in 2005. The first location was in Toronto, and it received rave reviews, having long queues, and the entire menu was sold out by lunch on the same day. Corrin got the idea of starting a fast-casual dining restaurant serving healthy food options when he worked and lived in New York. He worked under fashion designer Oscar de la Renta when he noticed New York delis serving healthy food but without the right branding or image. He wanted to open a restaurant that had the specialties of a deli but the branding of fast-casual restaurant chains, and thus, Freshii was born. When Corrin opened his first restaurant, however, the name was Lettuce Eatery.
Soon, Corrin started opening other locations in Canada, branching out to several locations in the US, South America, and other countries in the world. Freshii became the fastest-growing franchise in Canada, and Corrin received numerous awards and recognition. In 2016, Freshii opened an average of 3.5 restaurants a week, including corporate-owned and franchises. In 2022, Freshii was acquired by Foodtastic Inc.
In total, Freshii is found in more than 85 cities in 20 countries all over the world, which include Colombia, Peru, Switzerland, Austral, Ireland, the UAE, and Sweden. Other locations in development include Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, and Guatemala.
For more information on the company, the founder, nutritional information, and more, please visit the official website at www.freshii.com.
What Makes Freshii Different?
Freshii has enjoyed its success and continued expansion due to the following reasons:
Fresh, Delicious, Healthy Food
About 50% of the restaurant's menu contains plant-based ingredients. They source ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and herbs from local farmers and suppliers, depending on the location. They have also partnered with international suppliers, such as their salmon, which is sourced from certified sustainable fisheries in Scotland and Norway. Their quinoa is sourced from Bolivia and Peru.
Committed to fresh and delicious, healthy food, Freshii is the go-to choice for health-conscious customers who are always on the go and for anyone who wants to get started eating healthy.
Affordable
As a fast-casual dining restaurant chain, Freshii offers affordable prices that are lower than its competitors. This makes healthy and nutritious food so much more accessible to the general public.
Customizable Menu
The menu is fully customizable. You can swap or add ingredients to create your very own custom bowls, wraps, salads, and burritos. If you have certain food preferences, you can definitely create your very own versions of the Freshii menu.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Practices
Freshii practices eco-friendly and sustainable practices, such as using biodegradable packaging, eco-friendly practices in all restaurants, as well as sourcing from sustainable farms and fisheries.
What Can You Find in the Freshii Menu?
The Freshii menu includes the following categories:
- Smoothies
- Breakfast
- Soups
- Salads
- Wraps
- Bowls
- Burritos
- Kids
- Snacks
- Frozen Yogurt
- Drinks
- Juices
Freshii's smoothies are made of different fruits and frozen yogurt in a variety of different flavors. The Breakfast menu consists of burritos, pockets, yogurt parfaits, and pudding. The Soup menu consists of a small number of choices, such as creamy tomato soup in different sizes.
The Salads and the Wraps menu contain the same ingredients, but for the Wraps menu, all the ingredients are enclosed in a warm tortilla wrap. The Bowls menu is made of 6 different options, such as the TexMex and the Mediterranean Bowl.
For Burroitos, there are several options that consist of the same ingredients as the Bowls menu but wrapped in a burrito wrap. For juices and drinks, the options on the menu consist of Freshii's original drinks in bottles.
The bestselling items on the menu include the following:
- Metaboost Salad
- Buddha's Satay Bowl
- Teriyaki Twist Bowl
- Fiesta Salad
- Oaxaca Bowl
Freshii also produces a line of juices, drinks, and vitamins.
While there is no designated vegan menu at Freshii, there are numerous options that cater to the palates of vegans on the menu. The customization feature also makes it possible to swap or add ingredients, such as replacing cheese with beans or using a vegan dressing or sauce. Some of the vegan items that don't need to be swapped with other ingredients include:
- Umami Salad or Wrap
- Baja Burrito
- Khao San Burrito
- Vegetable Spicy Lemongrass Soup
- Superfood Soup
Customers can swap the meat in regular items with vegan ingredients. Vegan protein ingredients include tofu, falafel, and Beyond Meat plant-based meats.
Yes, there is a kid's menu at Freshii. The company's mission of making fast-casual healthier and more accessible means they have the commitment to include people of all ages, including kids. Their Kid's menu offers the following:
- Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
- Kid's Power Bowl
- Super Kids Salad
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Nutritional information on the kid's menu items is based on a 1500-calorie need for children under the age of 14. Because of this, the Kid's Menu is designed for kids in this age group.
Does Freshii Offer Delivery?
Yes, Freshii offers delivery. You can download the Freshii app and place an order for delivery or pick-up at the location near you. Or, you can also visit the official website to place your order. You can also use third-party delivery companies. Seamless, Postmates, Uber Eats, and DoorDash as some of the delivery companies that offer Freshii, but this varies depending on your location.
What are the Opening Hours of Freshii?
Freshii restaurants open early since they have a breakfast menu. Their restaurants typically open at 6 am or 7 am and close at 9 pm or 10 pm. But because there are hundreds of locations around the world, operating hours may vary. To verify operating hours, you can visit the official website and look for "Find a Store." Once you find the location near you, click on the name and you will find information on the specific restaurant's opening and closing times.