Healthy fast food franchise Soul Origin has opened its 50th store, and first Melbourne outlet, as part of Chadstone’s new dining precinct.

And heading up the newest outlet in the fast-growing franchise chain is an award winning franchisee.

Sherwin Djamil, a multi-site franchisee who also owns three Sydney based stores, is Soul Origin’s Franchisee of the Year for 2016 and was a national finalist in the MYOB Excellence in Franchising 2016 awards.

Djamil is excited to be the first to bring the brand to Melbourne.

“I’m proud to be involved in such an exciting, award-winning brand, and play a part in its rapid growth,” said Djamil. “I look forward to offering healthy on-the-go options to busy people in Melbourne, and always give them service with a smile.”

The company has recently signed up to a partnership with well-known Australian dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen, The Nude Nutritionist.

“Soul Origin makes eating well convenient, easy and stress-free,” said Cohen.

“I’m delighted to come on board as ambassador and nutritionist for Soul Origin – a fantastic Australian company that I feel really proud to be aligning with.

“Their commitment to serving up fresh, Australian produce makes the partnership between Soul Origin and The Nude Nutritionist a no-brainer for me.”