Smoothie King is consistently recognized for growth, success and business opportunity.

• In 2011, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Smoothie King the #1 franchise in the juice bar category for the 19th straight year. Entrepreneur also ranked Smoothie King #120 overall on the 2011 Franchise 500 list.
• AllBusiness.com ranked Smoothie King #44 in their 2012 Top Franchises.
• QSR Magazine ranked Smoothie King #22 in their first ever Global 30.

Now it's your turn to enjoy the excitement of running a successful business with a successful franchise company and to help more people achieve a healthier lifestyle. As a member of the Smoothie King team, your success is the overall success of the company.

Smoothie King offers you some of the best advantages in the industry:

The Smoothie King System

You are awarded the license to use Smoothie King's name, trademark, proprietary information, exclusive operating system, training procedures, volume buying power and all other aspects of the franchise system.

Training

In addition to your initial orientation, you will receive 12 days of comprehensive training at the corporate training and test center in Metairie, LA and seven days of on-site training at your location. The training covers the important aspects of owning and operating a Smoothie King franchise and includes operational, marketing, nutritional and guest service classes. You also receive hands-on training behind the smoothie bar and on the sales floor.

Volume Buying Power

By utilizing volume-buying power, Smoothie King is able to secure lower prices for its franchisees by negotiating discounts and services from national vendors. Smoothie King products are purchased directly from our approved suppliers and distributors.

Marketing and Advertising Support

As a Smoothie King franchisee, you are provided with marketing training, a user-friendly marketing manual, promotions and merchandising assistance. The marketing department also coordinates seasonal campaigns that are designed to attract and retain guests.

Ongoing Support

You will receive ongoing operational and marketing support, in-store evaluations and business training classes. Our training center has more than 60 team members staffing 15 different departments.

Business Synergy

Smoothie King is a family and each franchisee works for the good of the overall company. Smoothie King coordinates ongoing seminars and workshops for all franchisees.

Corporate Integrity

Smoothie King is an International Franchise Association (IFA) member and adheres to the established principles. Smoothie King is also a member of the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA), the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the 2003 winner of the River Parishes Business Ethics Award.

Established System

The Smoothie King concept has been in operation since 1973. As a Smoothie King franchisee, you will have instant access to years of experience and proven business methods.

Popular Products

America loves smoothies and supplements. According to the Wall Street Journal, retail smoothie sales have jumped to more than one billion dollars a year from virtually nothing five years ago. According to "Analysis of Dietary Supplement Regulation and Proposed Legislation," by Mark H. Herrin and A.V. Eggers, 41 percent of adults in the U.S. take dietary supplements regularly.

Industry Recognition

Since 1989, Smoothie King has been rated number one in its category 19 times by Entrepreneur magazine and has also been recognized by magazines like Restaurant Business and Income Opportunities as a leader in the franchise industry. AllBusiness.com ranked Smoothie King #44 in their 2012 Top Franchises category. In addition, Smoothie King's company founders Steve and Cindy Kuhnau were nominated Entrepreneur of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Smoothie King has received, and continues to receive, national media recognition from Good Morning America, MTV's Real World, ABC News, Glamour, Prevention, Wall Street Journal, Muscle Media and Energy Magazine, Oprah, the Food Network and The Big Idea.

Guest Loyalty

Our most recent survey showed that 66 percent of our guests return eight to 12 times per month.

Dual Concept

In addition to our signature nutritional smoothies, we also offer a wide variety of vitamins, sports nutrition, diet products and healthy snacks. They are conveniently merchandised within our stores to service all of the nutritional needs of our guests. Having two businesses in one gives you the potential for higher revenue.

Not a Restaurant

Operating a Smoothie King franchise requires no cooking or frying, open flame, heavy equipment or restaurant experience. Our business is fun, energetic, clean and rewarding.

Growth

Opportunities and areas are available throughout the United States and internationally.

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