Evergreens Expands To 12 States
Seattle brand targets Western US with franchise program after 14 locations generate $1.45M+ in annual sales
Evergreens, a fast-casual brand founded in Seattle in 2012, has launched a franchise program to expand across 12 Western states. The brand currently operates 14 company-owned locations across Washington and Oregon.
The franchise program aims to bring the Evergreens brand to new communities through franchising, with a focus on operational simplicity and high-quality ingredients. The 12 target states for franchise development are Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Evergreens' existing company-owned locations have shown promising sales growth, with the top half of restaurants generating average annual sales of more than $1.45 million in 2025. The brand also delivered 4.5% comparable sales growth in 2024 versus 2023, and 9.2% comparable sales growth in 2025 versus 2024.
The brand is targeting locations of approximately 1,000 to 1,700 square feet, and is looking to partner with local operators to bring the Evergreens brand to new communities. According to Neil Harfert, President and CEO of Evergreens, the company has spent over a decade building a brand that guests love and an operating model that works, and is now ready to take the next step in its growth journey through franchising.
## Why it matters The launch of Evergreens' franchise program marks a significant milestone in the brand's growth journey. With a proven fast-casual concept built for growth, Evergreens is well-positioned to expand its presence across the Western United States. The brand's focus on operational simplicity and high-quality ingredients is likely to appeal to customers and franchisees alike, and its existing sales growth suggests a strong potential for success in new markets.
As Evergreens expands its footprint, it will be worth watching how the brand navigates the challenges of franchising while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer experience. With its sights set on 12 Western states, Evergreens is poised to become a major player in the fast-casual market, and its franchise program is an important step towards achieving that goal.
