MULTI-UNIT
Buyer’s Guide
FOOD
Rankings
For more than 20 years,
Smoothie King has earned the
#1 ranking by Entrepreneur
magazine. We are committed
to being the best in product
quality, customer satisfaction
and franchising excellence.
OPPORTUNITY
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Franchise 500® - Ranked #1
in Category
Description
Smoothie King, the premier
smoothie and nutritional
lifestyle center with more than
600 locations worldwide, is
seeking both single and multiunit operators to expand
in communities across the
U.S. and key international
markets. Franchisees benefit from 40 years of brand
building, our proven business
model and multiple revenue
streams, including smoothies,
snacks, retail and nutritional
supplements. Smoothie King’s
experienced management
team provides an unparalleled level of support in order
to help franchisees succeed.
Demographics
Smoothie King’s real estate
department works closely
with franchisees to determine
the optimum locations and
trade areas. Smoothie King
Smoothie King’s analytical
model assists in understanding
consumer buying habits and
demand, helping us pinpoint
growth markets.
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Franchise 500 Rank - #86
• SR Global 30 - #21
Q
Fast Franchise Facts
Franchising Since: 1989, Founded:1973
Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 54%
Total Franchise: 660
Company Operating Units: 14
Capital Investment: $140,000 - $398,000
Franchise Fee (per unit): $25,000
Royalty Fee (per unit): 6% of gross sales
Advertising Fee (per unit): $1,000 - $2,500 for grand
opening; minimum of 2% of gross sales – listed under local
marketing requirement
Earnings Claims: Top 25% of stores average more than
$540,000
Build-Out Options: Free standing, end cap and strip shopping
centers. Drive-thrus preferred. Non-traditional locations include malls,
airports, universities and military bases.
Available Territories: Southeast, Northeast, Midwest. Please
visit our website smoothiekingfranchise.com for a listing of available markets.
Contact
Steven K. Shields
Senior Business
Development Manager
(985) 635-6973 ext. 224
[email protected]
smoothiekingfranchise.com
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Qualifications
Our ideal franchise candidates
are energetic, entrepreneurial,
marketing savvy and have
restaurant / retail management experience (not required).
Equally important, they must
be friendly, outgoing, and be
able to inspire custom \