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title: "Clean Eatz Announces Strong Q1 Performance"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e394e329-9a7a-4b23-a838-4ae994ddbdce
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/clean-eatz-announces-strong-q1-performance/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2026-07-09T17:48:06.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:18:07.107Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Clean Eatz Announces Strong Q1 Performance

**TL;DR:** Clean Eatz, a lifestyle brand, reported a strong Q1 performance with a 3% increase in franchisee profitability and a 1.6% increase in average check. The brand is expanding its franchise footprint nationwide, with over 115 locations across 23 states.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-07-09. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/clean-eatz-announces-strong-q1-performance/).*

## Story

Clean Eatz, the rapidly growing lifestyle brand known for its balanced and macro-friendly meal plans, high-protein grab-and-go offerings and café dining, is expanding its franchise footprint nationwide following a strong start to 2026. During the first quarter, franchisees reported a 3% increase in profitability and a 1.6% increase in average check, reflecting growing consumer demand for convenient, health-focused meal solutions and the strength of the brand’s diversified business model.

Unlike traditional restaurant concepts, Clean Eatz operates through five complementary revenue streams, including meal plans, grab-and-go meals, café dining, catering and retail products. Anchored by its meal plan program, the model creates recurring customer engagement while allowing franchisees to serve multiple dining occasions through a single concept.

“The strongest restaurant brands are becoming part of their customers’ weekly routines,” said Kayla Stacy, Franchise Executive for Clean Eatz. “That’s exactly what our business model was built to do. By creating multiple ways for customers to engage with the brand beyond a traditional dine-in occasion, we’ve built a model that continues to resonate with consumers while creating long-term opportunities for franchisees.”

Founded by Don and Evonne Varady in 2011, Clean Eatz has grown from a single café into a national lifestyle brand with more than 115 locations across 23 states. Guided by its “People Empowering People” philosophy, the brand helps individuals and families build healthier habits through nutritious food, educational resources and community support.

Today, approximately 75% of system sales come from meal plans and grab-and-go offerings, driving recurring purchasing behavior that extends beyond traditional restaurant occasions. That diversified approach contributed to higher average checks and increased franchisee profitability during the first quarter while reinforcing the brand’s position within the growing health-focused restaurant category.

As consumers continue prioritizing wellness, convenience and value, Clean Eatz continues to attract a broad mix of franchise candidates, including first-time business owners, military veterans, fitness professionals and experienced multi-unit operators. The brand is seeking community-minded entrepreneurs who are passionate about healthy living and motivated to help others build healthier habits. Supported by comprehensive training and ongoing operational guidance, franchisees benefit from streamlined operations, attractive operating hours and systems designed to simplify execution and minimize food waste.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- business model (topic)
- Clean Eatz (company)
- Evonne Varady (person)
- q1 performance (topic)
- Don Varady (person)
- Kayla Stacy (person)
- health-focused dining (topic)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/clean-eatz-announces-strong-q1-performance/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e394e329-9a7a-4b23-a838-4ae994ddbdce).