With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 84%, This Marks 3Natives’ First Time on the List

NEW YORK, NY (Aug. 22, 2025) – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that 3Natives Acai Cafe is No. 4,166 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized for the first time, especially alongside such respected brands,” said Anthony Bambino, Founder and CEO of 3Natives Acai Cafe. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire team—from the home office driving franchise growth and operations, to our outstanding franchisees and staff who deliver a delicious, memorable experience to every guest.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. 3Natives is being recognized for the company’s impressive 84% growth over the past three years as they continue to expand with new locations throughout the country. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

For more information on owning a location of this brand that has found the sweet spot in consumers’ desire for healthy meals and indulgent treats, visit the Franchise Opportunities page of the 3Natives Acai Cafe website.

About 3Natives Acai Cafe
Founded in 2013 by Anthony Bambino in Tequesta, Florida, 3Natives serves its healthy, delicious menu at 46 locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, New York and Arizona. 3Natives uses 100% organic and fair-trade acai, supporting a company that helps over 20,000 local family farmers in Brazil, protects over 2 million acres of rainforest and gives back 5% of the fruit’s cost to the Brazilian community. The company is a leader in the healthy fast-casual space, offering a unique opportunity to tap into a rapidly growing market with a dynamic, innovative brand. With unmatched franchisee support and strong local engagement initiatives, 3Natives empowers its owners with the tools to build a thriving business that connects with today’s health-conscious consumers. Visit https://3natives.com/FRANCHISE for more information on this growing brand.

Methodology

Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. 

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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