Rush Bowls Opening in Oakland

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July 23, 2019 // Franchising.com // BOULDER, Colo. - Rush Bowls - a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its meals-in-a-bowl crafted from the finest fruits and vegetables, topped with granola and honey, and blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients - is coming to Oakland.

Located at 350 17th Street, the 950 square foot store is slated to open on July 24. Rush Bowls will be owned and operated by local husband and wife duo Robert and Shamani Walker.

“We are thrilled to bring Rush Bowls to the Oakland community,” said Robert. “As a family that values a healthy lifestyle, we are excited to not only bring a healthier product to the community but also have the opportunity to educate others on nutrition and wellness.”

No stranger to entrepreneurship, Robert Walker, a native Oakland resident, opened a trucking company before teaming up with his wife Shamani to pursue a combined business interest. Shamani pursued her Master’s in Health Care Administration while assuming her role as a health care benefits consultant. Within Shamani’s role, she is also the wellbeing champion and resource for her Bay Area offices, a title she wears proudly.

“Rush Bowls is an incredible product - we loved it on the first bite! Combining that with our passion for health and the expertise from the Rush Bowls team, we are confident that we will be able to deliver a tasty, wholesome product to the Oakland community,” said Shamani Walker.

Health and fitness enthusiasts, the Walkers were drawn to the inclusive nature of Rush Bowls. Providing healthy alternatives and nutrition on-the-go for any lifestyle, the store allows the Walkers to be a touch stone to educate the community on wellness.

“We wanted to offer a product that was for everyone - regardless of age, gender or habits,” added Shamani Walker. “Since we are self-taught about health and wellness, we organically grew into this space and saw the opportunity to provide nutritious meals for our entire community.”

Founded in 2004, Rush Bowls offers meals crafted from the finest fruits and vegetables, with fresh toppings like organic granola, hand-grinded peanut butter and jam made in-house to ensure the highest quality and taste. Customers can choose from over 40 signature bowls or all-natural smoothies made with fruit and vegetable bases, including acai, kale and avocado. . Bowls are also available in vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy free options, and anything can be custom made to cater to any and all dietary needs.

“Rush Bowl’s top priorities are 100 percent all-natural nutrition as well as diverse and delicious options of bowls and smoothies. This makes Rush Bowls different from other grab-and-go concepts,” founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov noted.

Currently, the brand has over 110 Rush Bowls restaurants in various stages of development across 19 states and Canada, and a variety of deals in the pipeline in major markets throughout the United States.

“We are thrilled to be opening in the Oakland community and are excited to have Robert and Shamani as part of the Rush Bowls family,” added Pudalov.

About Rush Bowls

Rush Bowls was founded in 2004 when founder, Andrew Pudalov, a Wall Street executive, decided to leave the hustle and bustle of New York’s financial scene to pursue his dream of creating a healthy, fast-dining restaurant that fueled people’s lives with honest ingredients and delicious recipes. As a result, Rush Bowls was born in Boulder, Colorado, offering meals crafted from the finest fruit, topped with granola and honey, and blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients that taste delicious while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Franchising since the end of 2016, Rush Bowls has over 110 restaurants in various stages of development across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, District of Colombia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Canada. For more information, visit www.rushbowls.com.

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