TL;DR
Smoothie King has opened a new location in Wichita, Kansas, featuring a drive-through window and employing eight to twelve people. The location is owned by franchisee Neil Bhatka.
The former Rock Island Depot renovation for this opening has been spearheaded by Smoothie King Franchisee Neil Bhatka, as the historic spot will house his new location. The 1,600 square-foot Smoothie King on the first floor will feature a drive-through window and employ eight to twelve people.
Hours during the business week as of now are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, but Bhakta says these are subject to change in order to cater to working customers.
“With the downtown location, these hours may expand to accommodate corporate clientele” Bhatka told the Wichita Business Journal.
In this story
This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on January 26, 2016. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
Read the full story at 1851 FranchiseLiked this? Get the week's franchise news, explained
- Sunday 8 AM ET weekly + a monthly deep dive
- Sections picked for the industries you follow
- Every claim linked to its source. Free.