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Breaking Down the Smoothie King Investment Infographic
If you’re ready to take control of your future and make a difference in people’s lives, there’s never been a better time to consider investing
Smoothie King Recipe Book, For Multi Unit Franchising
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
How Franchisees’ Profitability Rules the Day at Smoothie King
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
How 3 Smoothie King Franchisees Do Well by Doing Good
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
5 Top Business Lessons Learned from Smoothie King Multi-Unit Franchisees
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
Blending a Personal Passion with Professional Interests
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
2020 Health and Nutrition Trends
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,
10 Ways 2018 Was a Strong Growth Year for Smoothie King
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
How We Help Smoothie Franchise Owners Rule The Day
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
More then Just a Smoothie – Inside our Purpose Blends
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
The Evolution of the Smoothie King Brand
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
From Master Franchisee to Golden Chain Award Winner
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
2019 Fitness and Wellness Trends
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
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Smoothie King Franchisee
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?
A Labor of Love: Our Cleaner Blending Initiative
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
5 Benefits of a Cleaner Franchise Concept
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
A Quick Guide to Smoothie King New Store Openings
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
How to Get Started as a Business Owner Investing in Multi Unit Franchise
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
3 Tips to Choose the Right Spot for Your Smoothie Bar
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
Lessons in Fitness and Business: 3 Former Athletes Who Joined the Smoothie King Team
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
How 3 Smoothie King Franchisees Have Made a Difference
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
WEBINAR: How to Get Started as a Business Owner in the Health and Wellness Industry
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
A Visual Guide to Smoothie King Operations
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
The Smoothie King Recipe Book for Multi-Unit Franchising
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 …
3 Critical Marketing Ingredients for Smoothie Bar Owners
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
The Road to 1,000 Stores: Smoothie King Milestones
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
The Evolution of the Smoothie Industry
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 …
Health and Wellness 2017: Top 8 Trends Influencing Lifestyles
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
The Evolution of the Smoothie Industry
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
FROM CONSUMER TO KING: 5 SMOOTHIE KING FRANCHISEE TRANSFORMATION
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