Ubanese, LLC
Profitable 3-store açaí bowl brand with exclusive Orange County rights.
Ubatuba Açaí is a leading açaí bowl brand serving authentic Brazilian açaí bowls, smoothies, and empanadas made with premium ingredients. With less sugar and more nutrition, we meet the growing demand for healthy, delicious, and convenient food.
Business Model: A scalable, chef-less operation that’s easy to replicate across locations. We operate three stores in Orange County, CA — Fullerton (flagship), Brea, and Irvine — and hold the exclusive development rights to Ubatuba Açaí across Orange County. Our flagship is profitable with 20%+ YoY growth; Irvine is profitable, and Brea is nearing profitability. Combined annual revenue is ~$1.9M.
Target Market: Health-conscious customers aged 18–34, female-skewing, who exercise regularly and seek nutritious, tasty food. All three stores rank #1 on Google for “açaí bowl,” 43% of customers discover us through Google, and 59% call us their favorite açaí place. Our eco-friendly packaging also appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.
Products: Fully customizable açaí bowls, smoothies, and empanadas — customers build their own bowl with the toppings and nutrients they want. Packed with antioxidants and fiber, they’re ideal for post-workout recovery or a guilt-free treat.
Competitive Edge: Exclusive OC territory (a protected market), #1 local Google ranking, a 57% repeat rate, and a disciplined, data-driven marketing playbook where every channel is measured by ROI. We’ve run hundreds of sampling and pop-up events and have the data to know exactly which events convert.
Team: Led by founder Yuta Takamatsu — 15 years in U.S. food & beverage, including 6 years overseeing operations for a $25M yakiniku & izakaya chain in Los Angeles, and the past 4 years building and running the three-store Ubatuba Açaí portfolio. Supported by a business partner with a strong social-media and digital-marketing background, plus three store managers aligned through a phantom-equity plan.
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