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Health Food Restaurant Franchise Sends First Shipments Out to Iwakuni, Japan. 

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz Kitchen, the premiere meal prep franchise in the health food landscape, delivered the brand’s first-ever international meal shipment to Iwakuni, Japan on August 1^st. It’s all part of the franchise’s latest partnership with the United States Department of Defense, with a goal to supply military bases with reliable access to nutritionist-approved, chef-inspired meal kits.

The franchise now joins a select few meal delivery concepts operating on a multi-national level. While consumer access is still restricted to a domestic clientele, the Clean Eatz team hopes this partnership will serve as a stepping stone toward building trust and recognition in the global marketplace.

“Our meal kit delivery service has gained significant traction amongst the American public over these last few years – the pandemic having been a significant component in that,” said Jason Nista, CEO of Clean Eatz Kitchen. “Having this vote of confidence from the U.S. Government will certainly prove instrumental in maintaining that growth and expanding our boundaries as we continue moving forward.”

Unlike other meal prep companies, Clean Eatz prioritizes fitness, freshness and seasonal ingredients. When you order prepared meals from Clean Eatz, they’re cooked and sent fresh to you within 3 days. This makes all the difference when it comes to maximum flavor and nutrition, and is why the franchise has become a staple in the lives of tens of thousands of men, women, and families across the country.

According to a report issued by Grand View Research, the global meal kit delivery services market was valued at $20.54 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a rate of 15.3% annually from 2023 to 2030. The report cites increasing preference for home-cooked and chef-cooked food among millennials and younger generations, as well as the economic benefits of homemade meals over take-out, as contributing factors for the growth of the market.

“2023 has been very touch-and-go for the meal delivery industry, with companies cutting staff, shrinking operations, and some even closing up shop for good,” said Evonne Varady, Co-founder of Clean Eatz. “It has been the continued development of the Clean Eatz concept, and others like it, that’s fueling the long-term viability and adoption of the sectors convenience. This partnership is a shining example of where that development can take us.”

To learn more about Clean Eatz Kitchen and details on their meal kit services, visit www.cleaneatzkitchen.com.

Fan-Favorite Restaurant Franchise Seeks Out Health Journey Submissions for 5th Annual Competition.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz, the award-winning health food and online meal plan concept, is getting ready to kick off its annual We Change Livez (WCL) Challenge. This year, the franchise will be giving away 12 weeks’ worth of meals to a participant in every Clean Eatz community throughout the country, in addition to awarding a single recipient with the grand prize of $25,000 and a year of free meals.

The challenge – which encourages participants to share their unique personal wellness journeys via social media and within their café communities – runs from Feb. 1 through March 2023. Sign-ups start Jan. 25, with all winners being announced in early April.

Those choosing to participate aren’t simply highlighting the ways in which the Clean Eatz menu has helped them in achieving their own health goals. They’re also showing the life-changing effects that clean eating, proper nutrition, and a balanced diet can have on all walks of life.

“The We Change Livez Challenge is already in its fifth year, and each time we’re 100-percent moved by the stories that come from everyone’s efforts,” said Clean Eatz Co-founder Evonne Varady. “We want the entire country to experience the WCL movement with us! We always tell people, it’s not about an instant change overnight. It’s about giving yourself a chance and inspiring other along the way.

With 90-plus cafés currently open nationwide – as well as another 80-plus in development – Clean Eatz continues to grow its footprint and following, while expanding the reach of the annual challenge to more communities each year.

Those interested in participating can sign up online at www.CleanEatz.com, or by stopping by their local Clean Eatz to register. Once registered, participants should share their efforts and progress on Facebook and Instagram – tagging posts with #wechangelivez – to be considered for the prize meals and a chance at $25,000.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz Kitchen, an emerging healthy food brand, is excited to announce that its ready-to-eat meals are now available online via VitaminShoppe.com

Clean Eatz Kitchen is known for offering delicious, affordable meals made with fresh, whole ingredients. Customers can now purchase a variety of the company’s most popular dishes via The Vitamin Shoppe website for delivery nationwide. Options include some of Clean Eatz’s most popular meals – Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, Chicken Adobo and Sweet and Sour Chicken.

“We are thrilled to partner with The Vitamin Shoppe to bring our healthy meal options to an even wider audience,” said Clean Eatz Kitchen CEO Jason Nista. “Our commitment to using whole, healthful ingredients aligns with The Vitamin Shoppe’s mission to help customers lead healthier lives.”

The Clean Eatz Kitchen meals are available now on VitaminShoppe.com for delivery nationwide. Customers can find more information about the new product line and availability on the Clean Eatz Kitchen website.

Muriel Gonzalez, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe, commented: “We are pleased to partner with Clean Eatz to bring our customers convenient, healthy meal options. Clean Eatz’s commitment to using whole, natural ingredients aligns with our mission to support customers on their journeys of lifelong wellness. We are excited to offer a variety of Clean Eatz’s most popular dishes online at VitaminShoppe.com, giving our customers nourishing, on-the-go meals delivered right to their homes.”

Lifelong Wellness Starts Here™. The Vitamin Shoppe®, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG), is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to support them on their journeys of lifelong wellness. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, specialty supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty products. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe^®, Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe™, BodyTech^®, BodyTech^® Elite, fitfactor™, fitfactor KETO™, plnt^®, ProBioCare^®, True Athlete^®, and TrueYou™. In the U.S., the Company conducts business through over 700 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements™ banners, and via its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com. The company is expanding its retail footprint via an innovative, omnichannel franchising model and opened its first franchise store in 2022. Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select Asia, South America, and Central America markets through local omnichannel partners.

Wellness-Inspired Restaurant Rewards Guests Up to $25,000 for Living a Healthy Lifestyle.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz, a health-focused restaurant franchise brand, is gearing up to bring back its We Change Livez Challenge for 2022. The challenge, which has gained national notoriety and participation over the past several years, is an opportunity for Clean Eatz fanatics to show how the company’s unique nutrition-inspired, chef-prepared menu items have positively impacted their health and wellbeing. And in return for their devotion to personal wellness and shared stories of change, all participants are then entered to win a variety of possible awards and prizes. All that’s needed to be considered is a public Instagram account and a commitment to making a life changing decision.

Clean Eatz offers meals that perfectly balance protein, carb and fat intake, allowing customers to eat confidently, knowing that each bite is helping them meet their health and fitness goals – at an affordable price, no less. All meals are dietician approved and can be customized to fit any dietary restriction or preference, including keto, gluten-free and high-protein. A level of quality and variety that’s proven key in helping families and individuals to stick to and enjoy their path to improved fitness and health.

During the nine-week challenge, which begins on March 1^st and runs through May 5^th, participants may choose to follow one of four customized workout programs to help amplify their results. These include programs catering to athletic training, strength training, workouts on the go, and 30-Minute workout quick-hits. For guidance, participants can download e-books for each program from the Clean Eatz website, which include exercise videos and helpful nutrition tips. The only rule being that participants must share their journey on Instagram using the hashtag #wechangelivez, so that the Clean Eatz community can follow along from start to finish.

As the We Change Livez Challenge enters its fourth year, the franchise hopes to get more people involved than ever before with a new twist. For 2022, the stakes and scope of the challenge are being raised. All 70 Clean Eatz Café locations will choose an individual winner to be awarded three months of free meals, plus an assortment of retail merchandise. Each winner will then be entered for the grand prize of $25,000, one year of free Clean Eatz meals and a photoshoot for the franchise’s 2023 campaign.

The grand prize also includes a trip to the annual Clean Eatz convention, where the winning participant will experience the culture of the brand firsthand by meeting franchisees from all over the country. They’ll also receive a special honor for their achievement during an award ceremony at the banquet.

Although not all contestants can take home a prize, the Clean Eatz team is devoted to supporting the continuation of every individual’s wellness journey. The challenge is exactly what it sounds like – a challenge. It’s an event intended to motivate and sustain significant shifts in one’s nutrition and health outlook. Those who take on the challenge will have the support and guidance of the Clean Eatz team to help them along the way – even after the challenge is over.

“Win or lose, Clean Eatz is a family. We love to see everyone’s own version of success brought out through this challenge,” said Don Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz. “Changing your life is one of the most difficult undertakings an individual can experience, and continuing to practice and enact those changes after-the-fact can be even harder. Every year, we are blown away by the healthy lifestyle habits that are taken on as a result of this challenge, and we can’t wait to see what participants accomplish this year.”

Online registration begins February 1^st and will continue until the official start of the challenge, affording interested Clean Eatz customers, new and old, a full month to reach out to the Clean Eatz team with any questions they may have. And plenty of time to prepare themselves for the challenging, and forever rewarding months that lay ahead.

To learn more about Clean Eatz and it unique place in the health and wellness franchise space, visit https://www.cleaneatz.com/.

Leading Health and Wellness Concept Sets Sights on National Presence in the New Year.

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Clean Eatz, the one-of-a-kind health and wellness restaurant concept recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in its sectors, has proven restless over the course of 2021. Widely regarded and recognized for its uniquely-held mission of helping consumers in their pursuit of achieving a healthier, more balanced lifestyle through the incorporation of the brands prepackaged food options and meal plans, the company has only continued to expand over the past twelve months as franchisees buy into the concept in droves for its unrivaled benefits.

With 70 units now in operation and an additional 70 in development, the Clean Eatz team has a fair deal to celebrate closing out 2021. Such a prized benchmark has set ambitions high for the growth of the franchise in 2022, with the goal of reaching 100 units in operation and 100 in development over the course of the next twelve months. It’s anticipated that the expansion of Clean Eatz into new markets will be a leading component in reaching that goal.

Health and wellness has taken center stage amid the trials of the pandemic, leading more people than ever to turn their attention to the Clean Eatz brand, hoping that the convenience and availability of its café and kitchen offerings will help them in introducing a higher degree of fitness and nutrition into their everyday lives. As such, recent years have seen a heightened interest from prospective franchisees who believe in and embody what it means to be a part of the Clean Eatz family, igniting a true movement in the franchise field.

“The message that the Clean Eatz team is working to convey to the public is simple. We change lives. And towards that end, the driving force behind our daily operations is working to bring our brand to as many locales as possible,” said Don Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz. “By doing so, we will not only succeed in furthering the reach of the health benefits inherent in our product line, but in establishing Clean Eatz as a leader in the restaurant franchise industry.”

Franchisees within the Clean Eatz system tend to be fitness enthusiasts first, entrepreneurs second. The like-minded values and purpose behind the franchise are what bring them to the table, and it’s the value of the brands five revenue stream model that keeps them interested. This robust mode of income allows franchisees to yield net profits through dine-in, grab ‘n go, catering, marketplace, and meal plan selections, affording them the flexibility to drive brand awareness on an individual basis while enjoying a simplified management style.

To learn more about joining the health and wellness movement as a franchisee with Clean Eatz, visit https://www.cleaneatz.com/franchise today.