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Multi-unit development has become an increasingly popular focus for both franchisees and franchisors. Multi-unit agreements account for more than half of all franchise units, according to the IFA ...

We are always looking for new ways to foster and fuel our franchisees' success in business while helping guests fuel up to pursue their passions and lead a healthy lifestyle. In this eBook, you'll ...

Finding a franchisor that recognizes the positive impact of philanthropic service on businesses and communities is critical to finding meaning and joy in your profession. The most community-minded ...

Smoothie King franchisees are drawn to our 1,300+ store system because they believe in our mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle, they believe in our vision to be an ...

3 Smoothie Franchise Owners Dedicated to Health and Fitness At Smoothie King, each smoothie serves a unique purpose – whether guests seek an easy, on-the-go meal replacement option, midday energy ...

Although many health-conscious consumers don’t make a habit of frequenting greasy fast food joints, they still crave the convenience of quick, easy and on-the-go food and beverage options. In fact, ...

We hit a number of milestones in 2018, and we are looking forward to continue building on our unprecedented growth, momentum and innovation well into the future. Here’s a closer look back at all we ...

We are always looking for new ways to foster and fuel our franchisees’ success in business, while helping guests fuel up to pursue their passions and lead a healthy lifestyle. With both purposes in ...

Our mission has always been about blending amazing flavors and healthier, cleaner ingredients in our smoothies. This has kept us at the forefront of the industry and ahead of consumer trends, while ...

Smoothie King 1.0 1973 – 2013 Smoothie King Founder Steve Kuhnau began experimenting with mixing real fruit, nutrients and proteins in a blender at home. He introduced nutritious, fresh-blended ...

In 2003, Wan Kim opened his first Smoothie King store in Seoul, South Korea. He recognized there was a significant, growing trend on the peninsula “At that time, Korea was moving from being a ...

Fitness and wellness trends have evolved beyond weight loss and management. Today, consumers are focused on lifestyle choices and products that help them meet a wide range of wellness goals. Fitness ...

Starting a business is a big investment. Smoothie King helps franchise candidates every step of the way, helping them work toward their goal of entrepreneurship. What does the process look like? ...

Cleaner Blending represents our commitment to blend a cleaner, more nutritious smoothie with more whole fruits and veggies. It’s all the flavor our guests want and none of the added sugar and ...

For franchisees looking to enter the food and beverage space, Smoothie King offers a cleaner franchise concept in more ways than one. With minimal equipment and no cooking, Smoothie King franchises ...

In the restaurant industry, first impressions are everything. That’s why we offer new store opening support for our franchisees. To help you start your business off on the right foot. Here’s a quick ...

During this webinar, we focus on all the components you need to succeed as a multi-unit franchise owner. Members of our rapidly-growing international smoothie franchise walk you through the different ...

When you decide to open up a smoothie bar, finding the right location is one of the first and most important steps you’ll take in the journey toward getting your business off the ground. This process ...

At Smoothie King, we strive to become a part of every health and fitness journey. For some, that means a protein-rich smoothie after a workout. For others, it means a nutritious meal replacement on ...

Franchising with a Purpose – Franchisees Giving Back At Smoothie King, we are usually busy blending up Smoothies With A Purpose™. As much as we focus on being part of every wellness and fitness ...

This webinar focuses on all the components you need to get started as a business owner in the health and wellness industry – from a solid product and guiding mission to strong real estate strategy. We ...

There are many components behind Smoothie King that contribute to our brand’s success and high guest satisfaction. From our world-class smoothie bar to our team members, marketing materials and ...

Multi-unit franchise ownership has become increasingly common over the past decade. As a franchisor, Smoothie King has blended success in multi-unit ownership and has developed a recipe for success ...

The multibillion-dollar smoothie market continues to grow within the quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment. In order to stand out within this booming industry, a comprehensive and effective marketing ...

Smoothie King has gone through a lot of changes since its inception. It has developed new smoothie blends and ingredients, changed its logo and grown into an international brand. Founder Steve Kuhnau ...

Anatomy of a Smoothie King Franchisee Smoothie King franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, but they often share a number of characteristics. In addition to having a health-driven focus and a ...

Smoothies have become an important part of a nutrition-focused lifestyle for many consumers. But, they have not always been so readily available. Smoothies have gone through an extensive evolution to ...

Health and wellness trends have a tendency to shift over the course of time. While fads tend to rise and fall quickly, meaningful trends in consumer behavior often develop and evolve over time. In ...

Part of the due diligence process of investing in any franchise is learning from successful franchisees. You will want to know: How they discovered the brand Why they decided to invest in it How their ...

Simple operations mean greater efficiency and quicker speed of service, which lead to top-notch guest service. That guest service, of course, significantly boosts a business owner’s chances of ...

Consumers want better-for-you meal and snack options. In an age when fast food is prevalent around the world and people are constantly on the go, consumers want convenient, delicious and nutritious ...