From superfoods to nationwide success — Tara Gilad shares her journey through building Vitality Bowls, balancing motherhood, and empowering women entrepreneurs through franchising.

Discover how Tara transformed a personal mission to create allergy-friendly dining for her daughter into a booming health and wellness franchise with over 120 locations. Starting from her roots in Northern California, she navigated the male-dominated restaurant industry with resilience, confidence, and a purpose-driven vision.

Tara opens up about the challenges of scaling a franchise while raising a family, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team, and why passion and personality matter most in successful franchising. She also highlights the value of transparency, trust, and strong support systems in ensuring franchisee success.

Today, Tara continues to champion women in business, writing children’s books, prioritizing self-care, and offering aspiring entrepreneurs opportunities to grow with Vitality Bowls. She even shares a special offer for listeners interested in franchising.

Ready to hear how purpose, perseverance, and passion fueled one woman’s path from a single smoothie bowl café to a thriving nationwide brand? Tune in to be inspired by Tara Gilad’s remarkable story!

Chapters
💪 04:42 Building confidence through early businesses in Silicon Valley without fear
🚺 05:20 Breaking barriers as a female founder in the male-dominated restaurant and franchise industry
🌱 08:19 Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven growth while staying adaptable
🤝 10:52 Entering franchising by networking, seeking mentors, and learning quickly
👩‍🍳 13:05 Leading with trust and clarity while supporting franchisees nationwide through data-driven decisions
🔥 15:13 Defining a great franchisee through passion and personality above all else
📚 21:45 Overcoming burnout, writing children’s books, pursuing personal passions, and creating space for joy
💲 25:50 A special Vitality Bowls franchisee discount code for listeners!

Links

Website: vitalitybowls.com
Social Media: @vitalitybowls
Email: [email protected]
Check out Tara's website, or look her up on social media to learn more about the Vitality Bowls franchise!

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