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Smoothie King franchisee Derek Bullard is opening the brand's first location in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The store will feature a menu of healthy drinks and have a drive-thru service.
Smoothie King and its menu of drinks for healthy-minded people on the go will open its first Spartanburg store on Thursday.
Smoothie King is known for its fitness blends such as The Activator, Gladiator and the Hulk; wellness blends such as Blueberry Heaven and Green Tea Tango; and take-a-break blends such as Caribbean Way and Fruit Fusion.
“This is our flagship store,” said franchisee Derek Bullard. “It’s a great location and the traffic count is high.”
Bullard, his wife, LaVondria, and son Nick will operate the Spartanburg store along with a staff of 15 employees. They’ve been busy putting the final touches on the walk-in store that also will feature drive-thru service.
A VIP soft-opening party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at which free small Smoothies will be given away. The store will open to the public at 7 a.m. Thursday.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on June 29, 2016. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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