In 2014, a New Jersey surfer began selling açai bowls from a roadside cart with less than $5,000; by 2026, Playa Bowls had passed 400 stores after recording $332 million in systemwide sales in 2025
- What started as a small homemade food cart on a pavement in New Jersey has grown into a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 400 locations across North America.
- Playa Bowls was founded in 2014 by local surfers Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor.
- In 2026, the company passed the 400-store mark after recording $332 million in total systemwide sales in 2025.
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- What started as a small homemade food cart on a pavement in New Jersey has grown into a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 400 locations across North America.
- Playa Bowls was founded in 2014 by local surfers Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor.
- In 2026, the company passed the 400-store mark after recording $332 million in total systemwide sales in 2025.
Sources: Times of India