Question 1

What is The Clean Plate Collective?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Plate Collective is a precision dietary food discovery platform for Charlotte, NC. It helps vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and people with dietary restrictions like gluten intolerance, dairy sensitivity, and diverticulitis find safe restaurants with real dietary intelligence — not just cuisine filters.

Question 2

How many vegan restaurants are in Charlotte, NC?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Plate Collective's Charlotte Vegan Passport (Updated November 2025) lists 98+ restaurants including 40 fully vegan brick-and-mortar spots, 35+ with gluten-free options, and dozens of vegan-friendly options across all neighborhoods.

Question 3

Does The Clean Plate Collective have a digital wallet or loyalty program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Premium members receive a digital wallet pass compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. It functions as a membership card, loyalty tracker, and deal engine — earning points at partner restaurants and receiving push notifications for exclusive deals.

Question 4

What dietary restrictions does The Clean Plate Collective support?

Accepted Answer

The platform supports vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and gut-safe (diverticulitis-friendly, low-inflammation, IBS-friendly) dietary profiles. Each restaurant is classified into Safe Picks, Customizable Options, or Try With Caution tiers.

Question 5

How much does a Clean Plate Collective membership cost?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Plate Collective offers a free tier with basic listings, a Premium tier at $4.99/month with advanced filters, digital wallet, and exclusive deals, and an Annual tier at $49.99/year (saving 17%) with founding member benefits.

Question 6

Can restaurants partner with The Clean Plate Collective?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Restaurants can partner at three tiers: Basic Listing ($50/month), Featured ($150/month), and Premium Partner ($300/month). All tiers include dietary tag verification and CPC member recognition.

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