Claire Spengler transformed her passion for healthy living into Purebowl Co., a vibrant destination for nutritious, fast-casual dining in New Hartford. With expert guidance, she built a strong foundation to launch her acai bowl franchise, offering fresh alternatives to traditional fast food. Now serving health-conscious families and professionals, this driven entrepreneur is redefining quick-service meals through delicious, energizing creations – with plans to bring her wholesome concept to Fayetteville next.
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Robert Griffin
With the expert guidance of Robert Griffin at SUNY Brockport SBDC, Claire Spengler successfully transformed her vision of healthy, convenient dining into reality by launching Vital Bowls – a thriving acai bowl franchise in New Hartford. Robert’s strategic advice on financial planning, operational systems, and franchise development empowered Claire to establish a strong foundation, leading to such rapid success that she’s now expanding with a second location near Fayetteville. Together, they’ve created more than just a business, but a destination where community wellness meets entrepreneurial achievement, proving nutritious fast-casual options can be both delicious and commercially successful.
Bowl Boss Acai
Claire Spengler, a driven mom from Syracuse, left her sales career at Hoffmann’s to pursue entrepreneurship by opening a new Acai Bowl franchise in New Hartford, NY. Her healthy, quick-service concept provides a refreshing alternative to traditional fast food in the community. Claire invested 75,000 in equiy, 50,000 loan, and had the remaining $200,000 of the franchise cost financed by the franchisor. Her business has quickly gained popularity, proving both the demand for nutritious options and her ability to succeed as a first-time franchise owner.
Already planning her next move, Claire aims to open a second location across from the Fayetteville Town Center to serve even more customers. Her strategic vision and dedication to promoting wellness highlight how ambition and smart financial decisions can turn a career change into a thriving business. Claire’s story is an inspiring example of how determination and the right opportunity can lead to success—both for herself and her community.
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“Keyona was extremely knowledgeable and supportive in guiding me in the direction to help me persevere towards my goal and bring my vision to life”
Claire Spengler
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