We had the good fortune of connecting with Veruska Santos and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Veruska, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
On a time where everyone is busy trying to serve what is convenient we are focused on serving what is REALLY best for you in a sense of healthy food. We serve the best quality ACAI BOWLS that comes directly from BRAZIL to us and we do our own very specific blends. We work with the most fresh ingredients such as fresh fruits delivered every other day and the highest quality toppings and our customers are welcome to customize and make the bowls the way they like using our blends and varied toppings.

We are not just in the business of selling food, but we are in the business of selling a lifestyle strongly connected to making the best choice on what you feed your body and taking the best care of yourself.
We put love on what we do.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am a brand new franchisee of ACAI REPUBLIC. I have been an entrepreneur as long as I can remember and have worked hard to grow and get better every day. I knew from early on in my life that I had to lead, I had to help others and bring up ideas, bring people together, be part of something special in life. And when I met the key players of ACAI REPUBLIC about three years ago I knew they were different, in a sense of – yes they were in business to make money but before that they were about family, values and making sure our clients didn’t just leave their money but also TOOK something special with every purchase – great quality food and a smile on their faces every time they visited our stores. I just fell in love with that and wanted to be part of it.

As an immigrant who came from Brazil with nothing but a dream and a very strong desire to build a life for me and my family strictly from my hard work and own efforts, I could not say it was easy, but I would definitely do it all over again. Lessons learned are that never take anything for granted in this life and try to see the good in everything. What we focus on grows, so focus on what is good, positive and will take you to your goals.

Please check our ACAI REPUBLIC story at www.acairepublic.com

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Oh, I am big Arizona fan, so much so that I moved in a couple years ago from sunny and beautiful Cali and never looked back I love Cali, with all due respect but Arizona has so much to offer for people like me who loves the outdoors.

Usually when I have guests, I want the to see the Grand Canyon, I take them on some pretty dope hikings and some of my favorite restaurants such as BARRIO QUEEN and The Farm in Phoenix. There is so much to do and see, now when I get guests who don’t appreciate the outdoors it can get a little challenging to entertain.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My shoutout goes to the ACAI REPUBLIC family based in California. They are the reason we decided to jump in a be a part of it and also bring this amazing business concept and idea to the state of Arizona. They have worked so hard to keep with with the positive vibe, values and morals that this company stands for that being part of it is an honor. So a shoutout specially to my ACAI REPUBLIC family.

Website: www.acairepublic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acairepublic_goodyear/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/acairepublicgoodyear

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/a%C3%A7ai-republic-goodyear

Image Credits
Acai Republic Franchise

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