Smoothie King is consistently recognized for growth, success and business opportunity. In 2009, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Smoothie King the number one franchise in the juice bar category for the 17th straight year. Entrepreneur also ranked Smoothie King number 80 overall on the 2010 Franchise 500 list. Additionally, AllBusiness.com ranked Smoothie King number seven in their 2009 Top Franchises, up from number nine in 2008. Smoothie King also improved its rank in the growth category on the AllBusiness.com list, ranking number 40 in 2009 (up from number 51 in 2008).
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 17 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 number seven in their 2009 Top Franchises category and number 40 in their in 2009. 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.
Since 1989, Smoothie King has been rated number one in its category 17 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 number seven in their 2009 Top Franchises category and number 40 in their in 2009. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Opportunities and areas are available throughout the United States and internationally.
From the start we really liked the concept – a healthy alternative to fast food. It fit our lifestyle. We were impressed by the presentation at Discovery Day. We love the fact that people of all ages, from all walks of life LOVE our product. I like being a part of something that makes people happy and healthy. I also love having the opportunity and platform to make a positive contribution to my community.
