By Karen Levy | March 13, 2026
Local entrepreneurs Harjas Rajasonsi and Kunarveer Singh will open a local Vitality Bowls, the Northern Californiaborn superfood café with whom they signed a new ownership agreement.
The café, which will be in Woodland, is anticipated to debut in the summer of 2026 and will bring Vitality Bowls’ açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps and other health-focused offerings to Yolo County. According to public relations associate Rachel Cooper, “The team is currently working through the site selection and development process to ensure the right location is chosen and that it will be easily accessible for the community.”
“Vitality Bowls is the leading health-food café concept,” Cooper said, “specializing in antioxidant-rich açaí bowls … Vitality Bowls is also known for other nutritious and allergyfriendly offerings, such as smoothies, salads, wraps, toasts, grain bowls and more, made from high-quality, clean ingredients. The new fast-casual restaurant is set to become a nutritional haven for residents, professionals, and visitors alike. With a shared belief that eating nutritious food is 100% vital to a happy, healthy lifestyle, Rajasonsi and Singh are committed to redefining clean eating in Woodland by making it simple for local residents through a blend of convenience and genuine hospitality.”
Cooper added that according to Singh, who holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and brings experience from roles at Google, Meta, Apple, Adobe and Intuit, “’Vitality Bowls’ commitment to nutritious, freshly prepared meals made with the highest quality of superfoods and using no unnecessary fillers or preservatives, aims to help Yolo County residents to feel 100% energized, satisfied and happy.’”
Singh added, “’From fan-favorite açaí bowls, to nourishing grain bowls and refreshing smoothies, the Vitality Bowls menu offers something for everyone, providing a perfect destination for community members to indulge in delicious food that makes them feel good too. I’m thrilled to share this enriching experience with more guests across Woodland.’”
“For over a decade, Vitality Bowls has pioneered healthy food with its dynamic cafés and unique offerings,” Cooper said. “The company currently has more than 70 locations open, including two in Roseville and Vacaville. The menu showcases an extraordinary array of superfoods, delivering not just meals but a commitment to exceptional nutritional value. From signature bowls like the Superfood Bowl — made with açaí, pitaya, almond milk, organic granola, cacao nibs and goji berries—to hearty favorites like the Chimichurri Steak Wrap—an enticing blend of super greens, grass-fed sous-vide steak, grains, radishes and more wrapped in a tomato basil tortilla — each item aligns with the brand’s mission to help guests feel 100% energized and 100% revitalized.”
“’Harjas and Kunarveer are the ideal entrepreneurs to introduce the brand to Woodland,’”said Tara Gilad, co-founder of Vitality Bowls,” adding that, “’In addition to their strong business experience, passion for business ownership, and local ties, they reflect our company values and share our mission of providing delectable, health-conscious food to the community.’”
Roy and Tara Gilad began the superfood café in 2011 in San Ramon “as a result of discovering their daughter’s severe food allergies and wanting to find safe, healthy food alternatives. Since franchising began in 2014, the brand has grown to more than 145 cafés open and in development.”
“Between 2019 and 2020, Vitality Bowls earned the ‘Best Franchise to Buy’ — New Ethnic Eats Category Zor Award,” according to Cooper. “It was named in Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchise and Top New Franchises list, Franchise Times’s Top 200+ list, Entrepreneur’s Top Growth Franchise list, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, Restaurant Business’s Future 50 and Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers.” And in 2022, “Vitality Bowls was named a Top Food Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine, claiming one of the top five spots in the “açaí Bowl” category. Additionally, in 2023 Vitality Bowls was named a top emerging brand in Franchise Journal.”
“The Vitality Bowls Loyalty Club, the brand’s mobile app and loyalty program, will add another layer of convenience to the guest experience in Woodland. The program allows members to accrue one Vitality Point for every dollar spent, redeem collected points, order online with ease and more. In addition to exclusive deals and freebies, Loyalty Club members can redeem a complimentary açaí bowl on their birthday and earn a $10 reward for every 150 Vitality Points they accumulate.”
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