Exploring Life & Business with Brooke Knudson of d’Lite Healthy On The Go

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brooke Knudson.

Hi Brooke, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Brooke and Chad Knudson, husband and wife duo, launched d’Lite Healthy On The Go with one goal: create a quick-service restaurant that provides high-quality, nutritious eating in a convenient format, while creating a welcoming environment for guests to achieve healthier diets and lifestyle choices with ease.

The idea began around a dining table in 2007. Eating out at traditional restaurants left the them lethargic with stomach aches or worse. They identified that low quality products, hidden ingredients, imbalance of calories and chemically made products contributed to these negative impacts in the body. The quick-service restaurant sector also lacked concepts that offer healthy meals without sacrificing price or convenience. So, they decided to use their nutrition and business experience, determination and work ethic to provide a better option for consumers by forging a new path in the quick-service dining category.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
A start up is never easy. It presented daily challenges, risks, limited budgets and resources. In 2007, we were some of the first pioneers aiming to make the quick serve health industry accessible. Through the ups and downs, we utilized grit, determination and passion to bring healthy fast-food to the community; it was our mission that never wavered.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about d’Lite Healthy On The Go?
d’Lite Healthy On The Go provides a healthy alternative to ‘fast food’ without sacrificing taste or convenience for people on – the – go. We offer organic and all natural fresh ingredients, including locally grown produce when available. We choose to reduce impact on the environment by recycling and using earth friendly products.

We offer breakfast and lunch ‘wiches and wraps, salads, bowls, burgers, kids menu, as well as a full coffee bar, including, protein shakes and smoothies, pressed juice, teas and kombucha.

Our signature drink is the popular meal replacement shake, d’Breakfast Buzz, a chocolate whey protein and vitamin blend, with espresso shots, nonfat milk, banana & peanut butter, blended with ice!

Our most popular food item is the California Club, loaded with two fried eggs, bacon, smoked turkey, tomato, avocado, pepper jack, cream cheese & pesto, served on toasted artisan bread!

We are proud to have turned the contradiction of ‘Healthy Fast-Food’ into a reality. Serving our fresh, handcrafted made to order menu in a convenient drive-thru is what sets us apart from others. We feel grateful everyday about being ambassadors of health and wellness through the work we are doing and the difference that we are making in the world.

We are readily able to expand our offering by way of awarding franchise opportunities throughout Arizona and surrounding states. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. dLiteHealthyOnTheGo.com/franchise

d’Lite Healthy On The Go is the first multi-unit restaurant to become Blue Zones Certified in the State of Arizona! Empowering everyone everywhere to live better, longer! Learn more on Netflix and Blue Zones Project Scottsdale.

What matters most to you? Why?
All of it matters most! From the sourcing of clean ingredients, accessibility of the offering, positive atmosphere that it is served, healthy impact on the guest, staff, owners and community, and to the potential reach; elevating every single step matters!

Pricing:

• Franchise Offering Details – dLiteHealthyOnTheGo.com/Franchise

Contact Info:

• Website: https://dLiteHealthyOnTheGo.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlitehealthyonthego_az/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dLiteHealthyOnTheGoAZ
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dlitehealthyonthego
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=d%27Lite&find_loc=85257
• Other: https://dLiteHealthyOnTheGo.com/Franchise