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Smoothie King Franchise

Smoothies and nutritional supplements

When visits to various doctors did little to relieve the allergies Steve Kuhnau was suffering from, the nurse began reading up on nutrition, hoping a change in diet would help his symptoms. Once he began eating fresh foods and cutting fat out of his diet, Kuhnau started feeling better. His next task was to find a way to tackle the midday fatigue caused by hypoglycemia.

Using his nursing expertise and the drink mixing experience he gained as a soda jerk in high school, Kuhnau began experimenting with high protein drinks. The resulting product combined fresh fruits, vitamins and other supplements and inspired the creation of Kuhnau's company, Smoothie King.

Each Smoothie King store sells smoothies and a variety of vitamins, minerals, low fat snacks and nutritional supplements.

Please Note: The operators of Smoothie King, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Smoothie King website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Smoothie King franchise?

Total Investment: $126,500-$206,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Smoothie King

Smoothie King News

A Smooth Rise To The Top
At 61 years young, New Orleans resident Glenn Harris began training in competitive weightlifting. His objective was clear: become the leading weightlifter in the U.S. within his age and weight class. Just four years later, he has even bigger goals on the horizon. Harris recently earned first plac... more

Exotic New Smoothies Aim To Globalize Palates
Step aside strawberries and bananas, a new assortment of exotic fruits and herbs are coming to town. Smoothie King dares consumers' tastebuds to pack their bags with its new "Smoothies Around the World" line of smoothies made from exotic fruits and herbs. Smoothies Around the World offer... more

National Survey Finds Americans Too Busy For Lunch
A new national survey reveals that 43 percent of Americans view lunch as the least important meal to overall health, and it is the least favorite eating experience among the daily mealtimes. In fact, the mid-day ritual is perceived with such little importance that the majority of Americans (58 perce... more

Smoothie King Gladiator
Providing the latest in original nutritional products, today Smoothie King made available its private-label Gladiator™ Low Carb Meal Replacement – a low carbohydrate alternative for fueling muscle growth and increasing energy production. The Gladiator™ Low Carb Meal Replacement adds to the array of ... more

Entrepreneur Annual Franchise 500
Entrepreneur magazine has been the voice of franchising, bringing you comprehensive coverage of the trends, companies, leaders and franchisees who have made this industry a force to be reckoned with. (http://www.entrepreneur.com) Smoothie King has ranked #1 in its category for 15 years, and i... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Smoothie King open? 1987
When did Smoothie King start franchising? 1988

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	368	0	7	1
2004	351	0	3	1
2003	318	0	1	1
2002	285	0	0	1
2001	250	0	0	1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 9

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothies Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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