Rooted in
functional nutrition.
Wellness is not one-size-fits-all, our menu is crafted to support a wide range of individual needs and health goals.
We were tired of "healthy" food that wasn't actually healthy.
We started juicing in Fredy’s mom’s kitchen during the pandemic — just trying to take better care of our health. We began sharing our creations with friends and family and quickly realized: we make pretty good juice!
But beyond that, we discovered something deeper. Most people genuinely want to eat healthier and take better care of themselves — they just don't always know where to start.
At the same time, we saw an industry filled with products marketed as "healthy" that often fell short when it came to ingredient quality, transparency, and nutrition. Too many brands were focused on selling trends while ignoring a fundamental truth: healthy eating isn't one-size-fits-all.
Punto y se acabó.
Real Food
Whole ingredients you can pronounce.
No Junk
No artificial additives. No dyes. No seed oils.
Local AF
Texas farmers & producers first.
Made With Care
By humans who actually care.
What works for one person may not work for another. Once we truly understand that distinction, that's when real healthy eating begins.
Francesca, Founder
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Meet the Team
Founded by husband and wife local to Houston, we care about your health and well-being as well as making a positive impact on our community.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Social Media Manager
Emotional Support Manager
Co-Founder, Chief Juicing Officer & Nutritionist
Francesca Costa, MS, RHP, CPT
"The nutrition brain behind every bottle, bowl, and SOP — Fran turns hard science into food you'll actually want to eat."
Francesca is a Puerto Rican Functional Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and co-founder of Cranky Carrot Juice Co.
Her approach to nutrition was deeply shaped by her own health journey. After years of struggling with chronic digestive symptoms, Francesca discovered the transformative power of functional nutrition and root-cause healing. That experience became the foundation of CCJC's philosophy: that wellness is not one-size-fits-all. What nourishes one person may not nourish another, and what supports your body in one season of life may not be what it needs in the next.
With advanced training in gut health, hormone balance, and blood chemistry, Francesca has worked as a WIC nutritionist for the Houston Health Department and alongside Houston's leading integrative medicine practitioners. She is also the founder of The Holistic Latina, a private practice focused on helping clients uncover and address the underlying causes of their health concerns while optimizing health and longevity through comprehensive lab testing, personalized nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and targeted wellness strategies.
At CCJC, Francesca wears many hats — from operations and marketing to logistics and finance — but her greatest passion is leading menu development and nutrition strategy, ensuring every item is thoughtfully crafted with both flavor and wellness in mind.
Co-Founder & General Manager
Fredy Escobar
Fredy is the heart of Cranky Carrot Juice Co.—a true people-person with a passion for hospitality and connection. Fredy has a natural talent for cultivating meaningful relationships and creating a welcoming, family-like environment for our guests and team alike.At CCJC, Fredy has been the brains behind our kombucha and bone broth program as well as oversees daily food and beverage operations ensuring every customer experience is warm, seamless, and memorable.You can typically find Fred coaching our amazing team, making his famous bone broth, picking up produce, or setting up for one of our farmers market appearances.Fred and Fran are also proud pommy parents to three spoiled Pomeranians—Gucci, Simba, and Tofu.
Social Media Manager
Lauren Cervantes
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Emotional Support Manager
Nathalie Lemus
Nathalie serves as CCJC's Human Resources Manager and Community Liaison, bringing extensive experience in healthcare administration, integrative medicine, and small business operations. With a career spanning holistic medical practices, hospitals, and community-focused organizations, she plays a key role in supporting our team, strengthening company culture, and ensuring our people remain at the heart of everything we do.
Born and raised in Houston, Nathalie is deeply connected to the communities we serve. She helps identify opportunities for CCJC to make a meaningful local impact while fostering partnerships with fellow small businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
Her passion for relationship-building, combined with her background in operations, human resources, and client care, helps bridge the gap between our mission and the people we aim to serve. Known for her compassionate leadership and commitment to helping others, Nathalie is dedicated to creating positive experiences for both our team and our community.
Small Business Consulting
Francesca, Fredy and their incredible team are available for small business consulting. For more information, book a free discovery session.
