Houston Chronicle: QSR Industry Grows in Houston
The QSR industry is growing in Houston, with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes planning to add 15 to 25 restaurants in the market.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2017
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Smoothie King — page 13
Smoothie King is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 480 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Smoothie King is launching the Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast, a nutritious twist on the viral Dot Cake trend, available at participating locations starting October 27 [[2026-10-21 No Tricks, Just Treats Smoothie King Serves Up a Delicious and More Nutritious T (d72670)]]. * Smoothie King launches the Pretty, Pretty Protein Smoothie with 47 grams of protein in a limited-edition bedazzled cup, available for a limited time at select Smoothie King locations nationwide, while supplies last [[2026-10-07 Protein Gets Bedazzled Smoothie King Launches the Delicious & Nutritious Pretty, (e06f6a)]]. * Smoothie King is offering free Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothies to Healthy Rewards members on September 28 and 29 [[2026-09-28 Smoothie King Is Starting National Coffee Day Early With Free Delicious Protein- (1943d8)]]. * The brand is adopting small-footprint models, such as kiosks, food trucks, and compact fast-casual concepts, to reduce overhead costs and increase efficiency [[2026-09-27 Small-Footprint Franchises Cut the Overhead (ad955f)]]. * Smoothie King introduces the Slim-N-Trim GLP-1 Pumpkin Smoothie, a nutritious and delicious seasonal offering with 23 grams of protein and 0 grams of added sugar [[2026-08-19 Smoothie King Introduces the First-Ever Delicious and Nutritious GLP-1 Support P (324601)]]. * Smoothie King's same-store sales rose 9% in July, marking the highest monthly growth this year, following the successful national rollout of its new chicken flatbread menu items [[2026-08-14 Smoothie King sales soar after flatbread launch (ab1364)]]. * Smoothie King has consistently grown system-wide sales since 2013 and ranks among the top five fastest-growing franchised restaurant concepts in the U.S. [[2026-08-12 Building on Smoothie King's 13 Years of Accelerated Growth, The Brand's Big Bet (afb693)]]. * Smoothie King has increased its presence in the Northeast and Midwest regions by over 85% since 2020, with 358 locations now in Northern markets [[2026-07-02 Smoothie King touts growth in Northeast, Midwest markets (49346b)]] Filed under Restaurants / Beverage & juice.
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· Global Franchise· February 7, 2017
Sun Herald: Young Smoothie King Franchisee Finds Success in the Gulf Coast
Smoothie King franchisee Clay Koenig expands his business, opening his seventh location with partner Travis Bolster, leveraging their corporate experience to drive growth.
· 1851 Franchise· February 3, 2017
The Five Most Important Rules of Employee Engagement
Jennifer Leonard, a multi-unit Your Pie owner, emphasized the importance of hiring the right talent and defining expectations for employee engagement.
· 1851 Franchise· January 19, 2017
Orlando Business Journal: Smoothie King Plans Growth in Central Florida
Smoothie King plans to open 12 new locations in Central Florida, including one in Orlando International Airport.
· 1851 Franchise· December 29, 2016
Making A Grand Opening Count
Smoothie King franchise owners Todd and Lorraine Pater made their grand opening a community-focused event, marking the 800th opening nationwide for the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· November 15, 2016
Smoothie King Called On Its Entire Franchise System to Help with Disaster Relief in Baton Rouge
Smoothie King's franchise system rallied to support disaster relief efforts in Baton Rouge after flooding damaged or destroyed 100,000 homes.
· 1851 Franchise· November 15, 2016
Franchisee Voices: Neil Bhakta of Smoothie King
Neil Bhakta, a Smoothie King franchisee, shares his background and path to ownership, citing his passion for health and business as key factors.
· 1851 Franchise· November 9, 2016
News-Press: Smoothie King Store Manager to Open Location in St. Joseph, Missouri
A Smoothie King store manager signs on to open a new location in St. Joseph, Missouri, citing the brand's focus on healthy living and the town's trend towards a healthier lifestyle.
· 1851 Franchise· November 7, 2016
Smoothie King
Smoothie King aims to surpass 1,000 global locations by the end of 2017, with year-to-date same-store sales up 10.3 percent.
· 1851 Franchise· November 1, 2016
Franchisee Voices: Eric Gibbs of Smoothie King
Eric Gibbs, a Smoothie King franchisee, opened his first location in 2013 and is now opening a second location with his father.
· 1851 Franchise· October 27, 2016
Top Franchise Brokers of 2016
Top franchise brokers of 2016, including Brand Buzz, discuss the success of brands like Shake Shack and Dairy Queen in the limited service restaurant market.
· 1851 Franchise· October 21, 2016
The Advocate: Smoothie King Owner Named Franchisee of the Year
Smoothie King franchisee Roger Wilder is named Franchisee of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· October 18, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· October 14, 2016
The Livingston Parish News: Louisiana-Based Smoothie King Owner Named Franchisee of the Year
A Louisiana-based Smoothie King owner is named Franchisee of the Year for his community's resilience and dedication to the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· October 4, 2016
Rising Stars in Franchising
Dairy Queen plans to open 100 new DQ Grill & Chill locations in Buffalo and Upstate New York, while Moe's Southwest Grill was named Brand of the Year in Fast-Casual Mexican.
· 1851 Franchise· September 30, 2016
Austin American-Statesman: Smoothie King Continues To See Growth in Austin
Networking opportunities for the franchise industry include events such as FranCamp.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2016
Fast Casual: Smoothie King Makes Its Debut in the Middle East
Smoothie King expanded into the Middle East with its first location in Dubai, partnering with Al Ghurair Retail for brand awareness and expansion.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2016
Franchisee Voices: Jarrod Johnson of Smoothie King
Jarrod Johnson, a Smoothie King franchisee, shares his background and experience in the franchise industry.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2016
Smoothie King Targets Denver, Colorado for Development as Consumer Demand for an Active Lifestyle Rises
Smoothie King, the innovative leader of the booming smoothie segment, has been raising the bar in the increasingly popular industry for more than 40 years.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2016
The Times Record: Smoothie King Eyes Arkansas For Expansion
Smoothie King plans to expand in Arkansas, aiming to open three new locations in Fort Smith within the next year.
· 1851 Franchise· September 19, 2016
Weekly Sizzle
Weekly Sizzle highlights top headlines in franchising, including Capriotti's acquisition of three franchising veterans and IFA's @OurFranchise tour in Virginia.
· 1851 Franchise· September 9, 2016
Nation's Restaurant News: Smoothie King CEO Shares How He Turned The Brand Around
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim discusses the brand's turnaround under his leadership, including a significant increase in Average Unit Volume (AUV).
· 1851 Franchise· September 8, 2016
Smoothie King Launched Coffee High Protein Smoothies System-wide on August 22
Smoothie King launched its Coffee High Protein Smoothies system-wide on August 22, adhering to its mission of ‘Smoothies With A Purpose’.
· 1851 Franchise· September 8, 2016