Ernie’s Açaí

MIAMI’S ORIGINAL AÇAÍ SHOP, NOW YOURS TO OWN

Join the Flavor Frontier with a PREMIUM AÇAÍ BRAND

Today’s consumers demand healthier dining choices without sacrificing flavor or convenience. As a nutrient-rich superfood that boosts energy while feeling like a decadent treat, açaí is a rising star in the evolving fast-casual landscape.

But not all açaí brands are created equal. Ernie’s Açaí delivers a modern take on a traditional health food favorite:

SIMPLE, LOW-OVERHEAD OPERATIONS

Ramp up faster with a high-efficiency model that’s easy to build out and operate. Quick startup + focused menu + lower overhead = shorter time to break-even.

PROVEN ORGANIC GROWTH

From a single Coral Gables shop to multi-location açaí empire, our rapid expansion is proof that we have what it takes to succeed in new markets.

PROPRIETARY PRODUCT

Our exclusive açaí mix and production process delivers consistent, creamy bowls faster than traditional methods, with minimal waste, premium pricing power, and lower labor.

ON-TREND MARKET NICHE

Tap into soaring demand for high-quality organic options with a product that’s 100% fruit/fruit juice base (no ice or water dilution) for full flavor that doesn’t melt quickly.

ALL-DAY DEMAND

A versatile menu including açaí bowls, smoothies, baked goods, and premium beverages appeals across dayparts. Our perk-filled app builds loyalty and boosts convenience. trailer and custom menus.

Rooted in Community.

PRIMED FOR NATIONWIDE GROWTH

BE PART OF A BRAND BUILT FOR QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, AND SCALE. SECURE YOUR ERNIE’S AÇAÍ TERRITORY TODAY!

Ernie’s Açaí is a modern take on the traditional açaí bowl. Our creative menu is packed with flavorful and healthy items made to order with our proprietary açaí mix. Because we use 100% fruit and fruit juice, our açaí does not melt as fast as competitors’, and the flavor is never watered down.

Made from organic, grade A açaí, it’s vegan-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and produced in a soft-serve machine that delivers consistent, labor-saving quality.

But the Ernie’s advantage doesn’t stop there. We also offer amazing full fruit smoothies with no ice or water, gourmet espresso-based beverages, ice cold drinks, and local baked goods.

Since first launching our flagship store in 2022, Ernie’s has become a cornerstone of the South Florida wellness scene, and we’re ready to conquer new markets via franchising.

Build Your Franchise FUTURE WITH ERNIE’S AÇAÍ

Looking to get in on the ground floor of a proven, easy-to-operate concept embarking on nationwide expansion? Do you love serving people and creating a welcoming space for your local community to come together?

Ernie’s Açaí is seeking hands-on operators with the following key traits:

• Interest in Healthy Lifestyles
• Customer-Service Mindset
• Sales and Marketing Savvy
• Management Background
• Entrepreneurial Drive
• Can Follow a Proven System

SOUND LIKE YOUR SKILLSET? LET’S TALK!

OUR PROVEN PLAYBOOK FOR REAL WORLD SUCCESS

No franchise experience? No problem. We’ll deliver the tools and training you need to launch and grow with confidence.

MARKETING TOOLKIT

Leverage our established brand to build your business, design collateral, social media templates/ best practices, SEO/SEM strategies, and tailored local outreach.

FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING

Our comprehensive onboarding covers systems, proprietary processes, brand standards, everything you need to know to operate a successful Ernie’s Açaí franchise.

HANDS-ON SUPPORT

You’ll receive site selection and buildout guidelines, menu and food prep protocols, launch support, vendor relationships, proprietary tech stack, and more.

Meet the ERNIE’S AÇAÍ TEAM

What started as one humble location with a big vision has expanded organically into a South Florida staple. With the understanding that great food and great systems go hand-in-hand, the team is excited to bring the Ernie’s experience to new communities while staying true to the standards that made the concept successful from day one.

Frustrated by how Açaí bowls were often treated as a menu afterthought, Hernando Caicedo launched Ernie’s Açaí with a clear vision: to bring a better product to his local community.

Utilizing a high-quality proprietary açaí mix and soft-serve production method, Hernando and his partners created a premium experience that delivers brighter flavor, better consistency, and more efficient operations, the stuff successful franchises are made of.

To get started, fill out the franchise form.

This is not a franchise offering. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document. Follow-up or individualized responses to you that involve either effecting or attempting to effect the sale of a franchise will be made only if we are first in compliance with state registration requirements, or are covered by an applicable state exclusion or exemption.