Smoothie King - Multi-Unit

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. is a privately held, Dallas, Texas-based lefestyle brand specializing in custom blended smoothies with over 1000 franchise units worldwide with an additional 100+ units opening in 2019. We are the No. 1 ranked smoothie brand focused on health and fitness built around a simple, proven operating system with a low cost of entry. At the same time, our brand has achieved same-store sales growth each of the past eight years by providing guests with delicious, nutrient-rich smoothies that help them achieve their specific wellness goals.

Why Smoothie King?

Smoothie King franchisees have the opportunity to inspire countless people to live healthier, more active lifestyles while also investing in a fantastic business opportunity.

Smoothies With A Purpose™

Smoothie King franchisees deliver made-to-order, fruit-based smoothies blended with nutrients and supplements designed to support their guests’ purpose – whether it be achieving fitness and wellness goals, as part of a sensible diet and fitness routine, satisfying the need for an on-the-go, better-for-you meal alternative or enjoying a nutritious snack.

Benefits of Smoothie King Franchising

• #1 Smoothie brand focused on health and fitness: In 2019, Smoothie King was ranked the #1 Juice Bar Franchise and #22 overall on Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list - marking the 27th year the brand has occupied the No. 1 spot. We have the experience, resources, and brand recognition to help you thrive in the rapidly growing smoothie industry.
• Same-store sales growth each of the last 5 years: Our team isn’t just here to help you open your business – we’re here to help you grow it, year after year.

• Simple proven operating system with a low cost of entry: No cooking, minimal waste and lower COGS relative to other QSR brands. By simplifying several business management processes and providing a low entry cost, we’re dedicated to helping you get off to a great start.

• 1000+ units with another 100+ opening this year: Not only is it reassuring to see our brand thriving and expanding, this growth and increasing brand recognition can drive even more traffic to your store as our loyal customer base and product demand continues to grow.

A Business You'll Feel Good About Owning

As a Smoothie King franchisee, you’ll be helping people live healthier, more active lives. This is no more apparent than with our Clean Blends initiative. We’ve dedicated more than 15,000 hours of research and development to create smoothies blended with more whole fruits and veggies and all the delicious flavors our guests have to expect — but without artificial colors, flavors and preservatives; added sugar in many of our blends; high-fructose corn syrup; trans fats and hydrogenated oils; gluten; and rBST/rBGH dairy hormones.

At the same time, Smoothie King owners have a strong track record of giving back to their communities, through charitable initiatives, supporting fitness events and building relationships with organizations that matter to them. And franchisees experience the satisfaction of teaching their team members responsibility and the value of living a healthy and active lifestyle – all the while, building a better future for your family, through business ownership.

Determined Leadership

We believe there is truly no limit to where we can take our brand. We are proud to have one of the most talented teams in the restaurant industry with over 235 years of combined experience within our leadership team. Most importantly, individual franchisee success is our top priority, and we have put the people and resources in place to help maintain our strong momentum and fuel aggressive growth – all for benefit of our network of franchisees.

Growing Market Share

Our ability to deliver an incredible guest experience tailored to their specific purpose comes from our mission and vision. Alongside our rapid growth in new and existing markets across the country, this helps cultivate our relevance and guest loyalty today and in the future. 

World-Class Support

The best way to be the leading franchise brand in the smoothie/juice bar segment is through relentless support of our franchisees. From the moment new franchisees sign their franchise agreement, they become of a part of the Smoothie King family. Our processes, team members and resources are all aligned to deliver the knowledge, motivation and support to launch a new Smoothie King store and continues on for the life of the business.

Product Development

Our dedicated Research & Development team is constantly testing and introducing new product offerings to enhance the menu, help drive traffic and sales for your smoothie business and, ultimately, meet the evolving needs of today's health-conscious consumer. 

Real Estate and Construction

Over the years, we’ve learned that location is one of the most important factors in the success of any Smoothie King store. A great site really is the best investment you can make in your new business.

Training and Support

Thorough training is fundamental to your success. We provide complete training on all things Smoothie King and bestow our knowledge into you in three phases – orientation, management training and store opening. As a franchisee, you will have access to our comprehensive intranet for all your operational, training and support needs.

Marketing

From your very first day as a Smoothie King franchisee, you'll already have the recognition as a leader in the healthy, fresh-blended, nutritional Smoothie segment with access to a great portfolio of effective products, materials, and tools you can use to grow your new business

Technology

Over the last 46 years, we’ve streamlined our business systems. From the blenders we use to our POS systems, displays and refrigeration, the result is a business system that’s simple and easy to master. This enables you and your team to spend more time providing the personal service and guest interaction that brings people back again and again.

Our Ideal 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 passion for the brand, they also bring business acumen and leadership qualities that help them succeed as business owners.

Multi-Unit Franchising With Smoothie King

Multi-unit franchise ownership has become increasingly common over the past decade. Owning multiple units has many benefits, including building equity, diversifying your investments and creating a legacy for you and your loved ones. As a franchisor, Smoothie King has developed a recipe for success for multi-unit franchisees.

Owning multiple units is much different from running a single store, and you need to be able to anticipate and account for these changes. Multi-unit franchisees typically work less in daily operations and instead focus on managing their multiple locations with high-level oversight. This shift in responsibility is appealing to many but can be overwhelming if you’re not well prepared.

When investing in multiple units, franchisees need to first make sure it’s a smart, sustainable and scalable investment.

Next Steps

Smoothie King offers guidance and support to single-unit franchisees looking to become multi-unit owners and grow their business portfolio, as well as multi-unit/multi-brand franchisees looking to diversify their investments.