What They Are Saying...
Owning my Smoothie King store has been a very rewarding experience. Smoothie King is super easy to work with - they give you all of the support you want and need. They give you the opportunity and some leeway to do what you do best. They certainly have in place all the different guidelines, procedures and training to help people be successful. The plan is in place, it's just a matter of how well you implement it, turn it around and adapt it to who you are. Every market is different so it's much more successful when you can tailor it to who you are but still maintain the quality and integrity of the product. I've really enjoyed working with all of the people at the corporate office. They're there for the support if and when you need them.
Jerry McGrath
Smoothie King Franchisee
Thank you for your interest in Smoothie King! We are delighted that you are considering our company as your next business opportunity! If you have people and management skills and seek a rewarding, high-growth opportunity that encourages people to lead healthier lifestyles, please follow the steps below to become the next Smoothie King franchisee. For International requests, please visit this form
Complete Request for Consideration Form
In order to begin the process, you must first fill out this form. Upon confidential review of your information and preliminary approval, you will be notified of our mutual interest. You can use the print version, complete it fully and fax it to 985.635.6987, attn: Steve Shields, Senior Business Development Manager. You can also fill out the form online below.
Online Request for Consideration FormVisit the Smoothie King Home Office
A Franchise Development Representative will schedule an interview with you at our Home Office in Covington, LA (a suburb of New Orleans). During this visit, you will get an in-depth introduction to the Smoothie King operation and training facilities, meet our executive staff and management team and have the opportunity to visit existing franchise locations. During the Home Office visit you will also receive:
- Smoothie King Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): The FDD contains valuable information to help you analyze our franchise system.
- Franchise Agreement Request & Confidentiality Forms: Your Smoothie King FDD receipt, franchise agreement request and confidentiality forms will be given to you along with the FDD. These documents will be submitted to Smoothie King for review.
Approval
Smoothie King will evaluate your financial statements, credit history and background information. If necessary, we reserve the right for a second interview. Upon approval, a franchise agreement will be delivered to you.
Enter Franchise Agreement
After receiving the agreements and waiting seven calendar days, you will then send back the signed and notarized agreements along with the franchise fee of $25,000. At this point, you are now a Smoothie King franchisee and are ready to get your new business open!
Orientation
As soon as possible, you will be required to attend a one-day orientation class. At this class we will discuss all of the steps involved in opening your store. This will include budgeting, financing, planning, site selection, ordering, construction and much more. Once complete, you will schedule a meeting with our real estate department to begin the site selection process.