Food & Beverage
Franchise ID: bvEfTLlaq71K08B7JBhNxV

Smoothie King

Rule the Day™ with Purpose-Driven Smoothies

Franchise Overview

Overview

Smoothie King is a leading health-focused smoothie bar franchise that has been delivering nutritious blends since its founding in 1973. With a vision centered on inspiring a healthy and active lifestyle, Smoothie King offers a diverse range of smoothies designed to meet various nutritional goals. As a franchisor, it provides a robust business system, helping entrepreneurs become part of a globally recognized brand that continues to expand into new markets.

Key Features

  • Smoothie King's franchise model is built around:
    • Purpose-driven smoothies with clean blends (no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives)
    • Proprietary recipes and customizable menu options to meet guests’ lifestyle goals
    • Proven operating procedures and supply chain support

User Experience

Guests enjoy a welcoming environment where they can select from a wide variety of smoothies crafted for fitness, weight loss, wellness, and meal replacement. Many locations offer seating and an inviting space for patrons to work, relax, or socialize, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of healthy living. Franchisees benefit from user-friendly technology for digital ordering, loyalty programs, and advanced POS systems to streamline operations and drive repeat business.

Market Opportunity

The global focus on health, wellness, and better-for-you food options continues to surge. Smoothie King occupies a leading position in the smoothie and health food sector, which boasts impressive growth year over year. The brand’s adaptable storefront and non-traditional location models allow franchisees to capture high-traffic markets such as university campuses, airports, medical centers, and community hubs.

Franchise Requirements

Initial Franchise Fee$30,000
Total Investment$320,301 - $585,465
Royalty Fee6% of gross sales
Marketing Fee3% of gross sales
Contract Term10 years, renewable
Net Worth Requirement$300,000 minimum
Liquid Capital Required$100,000 minimum
ExperienceNo foodservice experience required; business or restaurant experience preferred
Financial Highlights
Average Unit Volume
$593,888 (U.S. company-owned and franchised stores, FY2022)
Average Profit Margin
15-20% EBITDA margin (varies by market and management)
Typical Break Even
12-24 months
ROI (after 3 years)
25-30% (after 3 years, estimated)
Quick Facts

Established

1973

Total Units

1,350+ locations worldwide

Headquarters

Dallas, TX, USA

Staffing

10-15 employees per location

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