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Business with a Purpose
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Smoothie King Conference Celebrates Greatness From Within
In early June, we were grateful to bring our premier group of franchisees together at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas to celebrate the success we’ve achieved over the ... Read More -
5 Ways Our Franchisees Are Preparing for a Strong 2022
After our double-digit sales growth in 2021, our franchisees are gearing up for an equally as strong 2022. With improved unit economics and a record-setting average unit volume in 2021, they are ... Read More -
Choosing A QSR Franchise: Why Smoothies Dominate
With tons of quick-service restaurant brands in the market, it can be a long process for aspiring entrepreneurs to decide which ones to invest in. From the research phase to meeting with the corporate ... Read More
Business with a Purpose | Success Stories
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Why Our Smoothie Franchise Was Recognized for Franchisee Satisfaction
After experiencing a record-breaking 2021 , we have high hopes for our smoothie franchise in 2022. In addition to a 16.5% year-over-year increase in domestic sales, we also opened 109 new stores ... Read More -
How these Multi-Unit Franchisees Continue to See Success after 13 Years
It’s been 13 years since Lorri and Shane Chauvin opened their first Smoothie King location in the Columbus, Ohio market. The Chauvins, who previously owned a construction equipment enterprise, ... Read More -
The Mission Behind These Multi-Unit Franchisees’ Success
At Smoothie King, our mission is at the core of everything we do as a brand. Like many of our franchisees, these four multi-unit owners found success in business with the very concept they are ... Read More
Ingredients for Success
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How Smoothie King’s Success in 2021 Is Forecasting Future Growth
The pandemic created a more health conscious consumer, with 59% of people claiming to be more focused on health and wellness since the start of 2020. With this mentality shift, those consumers sought ... Read More -
5 Ways Our Franchisees Are Preparing for a Strong 2022
After our double-digit sales growth in 2021, our franchisees are gearing up for an equally as strong 2022. With improved unit economics and a record-setting average unit volume in 2021, they are ... Read More -
Choosing A QSR Franchise: Why Smoothies Dominate
With tons of quick-service restaurant brands in the market, it can be a long process for aspiring entrepreneurs to decide which ones to invest in. From the research phase to meeting with the corporate ... Read More
Ingredients for Success | Momentum
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What a High FRANdata FUND Score Means for Our Smoothie Franchise
As we head toward our 2022 goals, we’re still celebrating coming out of a record-breaking 2021 and anticipating another successful year. Not only did we exceed sales goals last year, but we also ... Read More -
How Smoothies Have Become an Integral Part of the Health and Wellness Industry
These days there’s a smoothie for just about every occasion, mood, health goal, or lifestyle. You can find a smoothie shop nearly anywhere close to health or fitness-focused businesses– whether it’s a ... Read More -
The Mission Behind These Multi-Unit Franchisees’ Success
At Smoothie King, our mission is at the core of everything we do as a brand. Like many of our franchisees, these four multi-unit owners found success in business with the very concept they are ... Read More
Ingredients for Success | Setting the Trends
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How Smoothies Have Become an Integral Part of the Health and Wellness Industry
These days there’s a smoothie for just about every occasion, mood, health goal, or lifestyle. You can find a smoothie shop nearly anywhere close to health or fitness-focused businesses– whether it’s a ... Read More -
The Story Behind Smoothie King’s Kid’s Menu
We strive to have a smoothie for every age group and a blend for every unique purpose. While we offer many better-for-you blends oriented to fitness-conscious adults, just as important are our blends ... Read More -
How We Got Ahead of the Alternative Protein Craze
As a smoothie franchise whose mission has always been to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle, we have consistently emphasized pursuing healthier food options, particularly for guests ... Read More
Momentum
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How Smoothie King’s Success in 2021 Is Forecasting Future Growth
The pandemic created a more health conscious consumer, with 59% of people claiming to be more focused on health and wellness since the start of 2020. With this mentality shift, those consumers sought ... Read More -
How Smoothies Have Become an Integral Part of the Health and Wellness Industry
These days there’s a smoothie for just about every occasion, mood, health goal, or lifestyle. You can find a smoothie shop nearly anywhere close to health or fitness-focused businesses– whether it’s a ... Read More -
Why We’re Targeting the Northeast to Expand the Smoothie King Franchise Footprint
Focusing the growth of our smoothie franchise system in the northeast region of the United States is part of our post-1,000 th store opening plan . The opportunity for expansion in that area is ... Read More
Momentum | Setting the Trends
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What a High FRANdata FUND Score Means for Our Smoothie Franchise
As we head toward our 2022 goals, we’re still celebrating coming out of a record-breaking 2021 and anticipating another successful year. Not only did we exceed sales goals last year, but we also ... Read More
News
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Smoothie King In The News: Inside Our Transformation to a Wellness Lifestyle Brand
On the heels of celebrating the opening of our 1,400 th location, Wan Kim sat down with QSR Magazine to reflect on the brand’s 10-year transformation. In the interview, Wan shares more on his vision ... Read More -
The King of Smoothie King: How An Unlikely Franchisee from Korea Bought the Company and Doubled Its Size
The October issue of Entrepreneur Magazine features an 8-page spread on CEO, Wan Kim, discussing his journey with Smoothie King and his evolution to rise above origins and to refuse what society deems ... Read More -
Smoothie King Launches At-Home Smoothie Subscription, Nourish Daily
Smoothies have become an integral part of the health and wellness industry, as a great way to receive crucial nutrients in your diet that you may otherwise lack. Especially on the heels of the ... Read More
Setting the Trends
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Smoothie King Launches At-Home Smoothie Subscription, Nourish Daily
Smoothies have become an integral part of the health and wellness industry, as a great way to receive crucial nutrients in your diet that you may otherwise lack. Especially on the heels of the ... Read More -
5 Ways Our Franchisees Are Preparing for a Strong 2022
After our double-digit sales growth in 2021, our franchisees are gearing up for an equally as strong 2022. With improved unit economics and a record-setting average unit volume in 2021, they are ... Read More -
Choosing A QSR Franchise: Why Smoothies Dominate
With tons of quick-service restaurant brands in the market, it can be a long process for aspiring entrepreneurs to decide which ones to invest in. From the research phase to meeting with the corporate ... Read More
Success Stories
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Why Our Smoothie Franchise Was Recognized for Franchisee Satisfaction
After experiencing a record-breaking 2021 , we have high hopes for our smoothie franchise in 2022. In addition to a 16.5% year-over-year increase in domestic sales, we also opened 109 new stores ... Read More -
How these Multi-Unit Franchisees Continue to See Success after 13 Years
It’s been 13 years since Lorri and Shane Chauvin opened their first Smoothie King location in the Columbus, Ohio market. The Chauvins, who previously owned a construction equipment enterprise, ... Read More -
The Mission Behind These Multi-Unit Franchisees’ Success
At Smoothie King, our mission is at the core of everything we do as a brand. Like many of our franchisees, these four multi-unit owners found success in business with the very concept they are ... Read More