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OUR SMOOTHIE FRANCHISE COST

What is the cost of opening a juice bar?

The following costs are excerpted from Smoothie King’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and are estimated. Each Smoothie King franchise owner has the right to initially develop one store for the franchise fee of $30,000. The difference between low and high investment levels exists due to labor, location, varying store sizes, build-out costs and expenses, and your experience and management of the store’s development.

Fruit, juice, yogurt, and dairy are all commodities that anyone with a blender can provide. Only Smoothie King creates specialized Smoothies that are expertly blended with more than “just fruit in a blender” for specific needs, goals, and ambitions.

Below are the juice bar startup costs and financial requirements to open a Smoothie King in the United States:

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It’s a great time to consider a franchise opportunity with the world’s largest smoothie brand, so you can break into this strong and growing industry. Our franchise opportunity enables franchisees to provide the fresh smoothies and smoothie bowls our customers enjoy while they benefit from world-class support, comprehensive guidance, marketing strategies, refined technology systems, and much more, all as part of Smoothie King’s powerful brand positioning.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Starting from Scratch

Smoothie King offers a starter kit unlike any other, allowing you to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit and forego many issues even the best business leaders face when trying to start an operation from scratch. We offer the support and franchise training of an industry-leading brand and more experience than any other Smoothie franchise. With our invaluable resources, your desire to help consumers live healthier, happier lives, and our combined passion for Smoothie King, we can rule the day as we change lives for the better.

END-CAP OR IN-LINE LOCATION

Types of Expenditures Amount Method of Payment When Due To Whom Payment Is To Be Made
Initial Franchise Fee 1 $25,000-$30,000 ($15,000 for a non-Traditional Location) Lump Sum When the Franchise Agreement is Signed Smoothie King
Three Month's Rental & Deposite 2 $5,000-$25,000 As arranged As arranged Lessor
Technology Systems 3 $9,100-$12,215 As arranged As arranged Smoothie King and Approved suppliers
Grand Opening Marketing 4 New Unit Minimum of $15,000 for Traditional Units and $7,500 for Non-Traditional Units As arranged As arranged Paid to Approved suppliers
Travel and Training Expenses 5 $1,000-$6,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers of lodging and transportation
Insurance6(First Year's Premium) $2,500-$7,500 Lump sum in advance or Installments Monthly, quarterly or yearly Insurance Company
Other Prepaid Expenses 7 $1,000-$2,500 As arranged Lump Sum Smoothie King, Suppliers and Government
Start-Up Supplies, Inventory 8 $23,000-$24,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Millwork and Graphics 9 $80,000-$140,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Architectural & Engineering Professional Service10 $3,500-$14,500 As arranged As arranged Approved Architects & Engineers
Signage 11 $5,000-$14,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Leasehold Improvements 12 $135,000-$280,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers
Legal, Accounting & Organizational Costs 13 $500-$4,000 As arranged As arranged Government, Attorneys & Accountants
Miscellaneous Costs 14 $1,000-$5,000 As arranged As arranged Various Suppliers
Drive Through 15 $0-$33,750 As arranged As arranged Various Suppliers
Additional Funds 3 Months 16 $5,000-$25,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers/Line of Credit
Total 17, 18, 19 $311,601-$638,465

FREE-STANDING DRIVE-THRU LOCATION

Types of Expenditures Amount Method of Payment When Due To Whom Payment Is To Be Made
Initial Franchise Fee 1 $25,000-$30,000 ($15,000 for a non-Traditional Location) Lump Sum When the Franchise Agreement is Signed Smoothie King
Three Month's Rental & Deposite 2 $5,000-$30,000 As arranged As arranged Lessor
Technology Systems 3 $12,000-$14,500 As arranged As arranged Smoothie King and Approved suppliers
Grand Opening Marketing 4 New Unit Minimum of $15,000 for Traditional Units and $7,500 for Non-Traditional Units As arranged As arranged Paid to Approved suppliers
Travel and Training Expenses 5 $2,700-$6,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers of lodging and transportation
Insurance6(First Year's Premium) $3,500-$7,500 Lump sum in advance or Installments Monthly, quarterly or Yearly Insurance Company
Other Prepaid Expenses 7 $14,700-$29,400 As arranged Lump Sum Smoothie King, Suppliers and Government
Start-Up Supplies, Inventory 8 $23,000-$24,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Millwork and Graphics 9 $100,000-$130,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Architectural & Engineering Professional Service10 $42,000-$52,000 As arranged As arranged Approved Architects & Engineers
Signage 11 $28,000-$38,000 As arranged As arranged Approved suppliers
Leasehold Improvements 12 $450,000-$875,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers
Legal, Accounting & Organizational Costs 13 $500-$4,000 As arranged As arranged Government, Attorneys & Accountants
Miscellaneous Costs 14 $1,000-$5,000 As arranged As arranged Various Suppliers
Drive Through 15 $25,000-$33,750 As arranged As arranged Various Suppliers
Additional Funds 3 Months 16 $15,000-$25,000 As arranged As arranged Suppliers/Line of Credit
Total 17, 18, 19 $762,400-$1,379,150

Note: The above costs are estimates only and will vary by location. Additional development costs may be incurred if you are engaged in developing multiple locations at the same time. Please refer to the Smoothie King FDD with an issuance date of April 14, 2023.

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