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title: "Consumer Demand for Functional Beverages Fuels Sip Fresh's Growth in First Half of 2026"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1183ac65-ca7f-401d-8d45-8a311a5f1fc7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260827_consumer_demand_for_functional_beverages_fuels_sip_freshs_growth_in_first_h.html
category: "Beverage & juice"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Beverage & juice"
published: 2026-08-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:41.568Z
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# Consumer Demand for Functional Beverages Fuels Sip Fresh's Growth in First Half of 2026

**TL;DR:** Sip Fresh expands into key markets with new menu items, including the opening of a new location at the Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Arizona. The brand's Wellness Boost Smoothies and wellness add-ons have seen significant growth, with a 33% year-over-year increase in wellness add-ons.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260827_consumer_demand_for_functional_beverages_fuels_sip_freshs_growth_in_first_h.html).*

## Story

The specialty beverage brand continued its retail expansion with the opening of its newest location at the Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Arizona, while also securing new leases at Tanger Outlets Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona, and Outlets at Orange in Southern California. These three premier retail destinations attract nearly 30 million annual visitors, creating significant opportunities to introduce its interactive beverage experience to more consumers in high-traffic shopping environments.

Sip Fresh's Wellness Boost Smoothies accounted for nearly one-third of all smoothie sales during the first half of the year, making the category a leading offering. Additionally, protein, collagen and Vitamin C were added to over 20% of all smoothie purchases. The introduction of collagen and Vitamin C contributed to a 33% year-over-year increase in wellness add-ons, reflecting growing consumer demand for customizable beverages that support a variety of lifestyle goals.

"We're seeing more guests intentionally personalize their beverages with ingredients that support their individual wellness goals, whether that's adding protein, collagen or Vitamin C," said Allison Olszewski, Director of Marketing at Sip Fresh. "The strong response to our Wellness Boost Smoothies and expanded wellness add-ins reinforces that today's consumers are looking for beverages that deliver both great flavor and functional benefits, and those insights continue to guide our approach to menu innovation."

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu expansion (topic)
- retail expansion (topic)
- beverage trends (topic)
- Sip Fresh (company)
- wellness products (topic)
- Chandler Fashion Center (location)
- Outlets at Orange (location)
- Allison Olszewski (person)
- Tanger Outlets Phoenix (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260827_consumer_demand_for_functional_beverages_fuels_sip_freshs_growth_in_first_h.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1183ac65-ca7f-401d-8d45-8a311a5f1fc7).