A cancer survivor and business owner already at the age of 25. That’s the story of local Greenville native, Zach Elliot. His business is now the one year old, Sweetberry Bowls Greenville of NOMA Square in Downtown Greenville. Serving up fresh and customizable bowls, smoothies, poke, wraps and more that are made-to-order! Zach is also one of the founder partners of Sweetberry Bowls that currently has 15 locations across Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Now let’s get your official introduction to Sweetberry Bowls Greenville owner, Zach Elliot.
360: Tell us the story of Sweetberry Bowls — how did the idea come to life?
Zach: The idea came to life when some friends and I were traveling abroad in Thailand. We met the founder and CEO of now Sweetberry Bowls. We eventually got asked to be apart of the company and started opening stores around the US.
360: What makes Sweetberry Bowls different?
Zach: Sweertberry Bowls was different. I think what makes us different is the broadness of our menu and always offering the build your own option. Where you can be as customized as you want to fill your needs.
360: What are some of your favorite menu items?
Zach: A few of my favorite menu items are the Sweetberry Bowl Extra Nutella, Sweet Tuna Poke Bowl, Baja Wrap and some of the speciality smoothies.
360: What do you love most about your job?
Zach: It’s the gratification you get when someone loves your product or the interaction you have with them. I’m a people person, so I love the customer service side.
360: What’s next for Sweetberry Bowls?
Zach: We have nothing planned as of right now, but I would eventually love to expand in the Upstate area.
360: When you’re not working, what do you love to do?
Zach: I love to get out and enjoy what Greenville has to offer. Nothing is better than a good meal and cocktail at my favorite restaurant, Urban Wren.360: Now we’re hungry! Thank you for your time, Zach. We’ll probably see tomorrow (9/10) at your next BOGO Smoothie Bowl Day (every other Thursday it’s buy one smoothie bowl, get one FREE.)
Sweetberry Bowls Greenville is located at 233 N. Main Street in Downtown Greenville at NOMA Square. and open 7 days from 10am-8pm each day. For more daily updates you can follow them via Instagram and Facebook. Tell Zach we said hi next time you go!
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