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 Fee | 6% of gross sales |
Marketing Fee | 3% of gross sales |
Contract Term | 10 years, renewable |
Net Worth Requirement | $300,000 minimum |
Liquid Capital Required | $100,000 minimum |
Experience | No foodservice experience required; business or restaurant experience preferred |
Established
1973
Total Units
1,350+ locations worldwide
Headquarters
Dallas, TX, USA
Staffing
10-15 employees per location
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