Orlando Business Journal Highlights Smoothie King Expansion in FL
Smoothie King franchisee Barry Edwards plans to open five new locations in the greater Orlando area, starting with a store in Winter Park in June.
· 1851 Franchise· April 28, 2015
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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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World’s Fastest Growing Smoothie Franchise Targets Chicago for Aggressive Expansion
Smoothie King targets Chicago for aggressive expansion, aiming to hit 105 new deals in 2015 and surpass its national growth goal.
· 1851 Franchise· April 27, 2015
Smoothie King to Fuel Ambitious Growth Goals at RECon
Smoothie King aims to sign over 100 new franchise agreements in 2015 for 160 new locations, with a goal of 1,000 locations nationwide by 2017.
· 1851 Franchise· April 22, 2015
Smoothie King at the center of playoff madness
Smoothie King's brand is promoted through its partnership with the New Orleans Pelicans indoor arena.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2015
Smoothie King opens 24-hour location in Baton Rouge
Smoothie King opens a 24-hour location in Baton Rouge, catering to hospital staff and visitors with healthy meal options.
· 1851 Franchise· April 13, 2015
What's Hot in Multi-Unit Franchising Concepts?
Supplemental education, health and wellness concepts, and brands dealing with potatoes are among the latest trends in multi-unit franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· April 8, 2015
Entreprenuer Spotlights Alabama Smoothie King Franchisees
Smoothie King franchisees Essence and Charles Phenix discuss the benefits of franchising, including ongoing support and brand recognition.
· 1851 Franchise· April 2, 2015
Big potential in a small package
Brands like Philly Pretzel Factory and Smoothie King are successfully expanding with smaller, non-traditional locations to navigate tough competition and economic uncertainty.
· 1851 Franchise· March 31, 2015
A Smoothie King Franchise Series: The Budding Business
Smoothie King franchisee Shahdad Kelishadi shares his experience growing up in the franchising industry and joining the Smoothie King brand.
· 1851 Franchise· March 31, 2015
A Hard Bargain in The Big Easy
New Orleans is known worldwide for many things, but healthy food options is not one of them.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2015
Your Franchise Logo Sucks … Or Does It?
McDonald's and Nike are among the most recognizable logos, often cited as the first three logos that come to mind.
· 1851 Franchise· March 30, 2015
Smoothie King on the Hunt for People with Passion
Smoothie King seeks franchisees who are passionate about living a healthy and active lifestyle, with many existing franchisees being loyal customers.
· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2015
Smoothie King: 40 Years of Perfection
Smoothie King has remained focused on providing customers with the perfect smoothie for 40 years, differentiating itself from competitors in the smoothie segment.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2015
Focused menus, fresher ingredients driving sales at franchises
Franchises focusing on quality over quantity, such as fresher ingredients, experience sales growth, while big names like McDonald's and Subway decline.
· 1851 Franchise· March 25, 2015
Smoothie King named a Top 100 Global Franchise by Franchise Direct
Smoothie King was honored as one of Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises, ranking on revenue, expansion, social responsibility, and best practices criteria.
· 1851 Franchise· March 23, 2015
Smoothie King expands to Birmingham, AL the Magic City
Smoothie King expands to Birmingham, AL, with five new locations planned in the Greater Birmingham area.
· 1851 Franchise· March 17, 2015
Smoothie King gains larger foothold in Texas
Smoothie King franchisees in Houston have opened 25 locations and plan to expand to 38 locations within two years.
· 1851 Franchise· March 13, 2015
On the Road Again: The February of the Laurens
Two franchise advisors, Lauren Kaminski and the author, travel extensively for client meetings and conferences, including a launch meeting with Smoothie King.
· 1851 Franchise· March 9, 2015
How to make money with a franchise
The average franchisee earns approximately $66,000 annually, but profit can vary greatly depending on the franchise and industry.
· 1851 Franchise· March 4, 2015
Smoothie King to open two new locations in Montgomery
Smoothie King franchisees Charles and Essence Phenix plan to open two new locations in east Montgomery, Alabama, bringing a healthier alternative to the community.
· 1851 Franchise· March 2, 2015
Joseph Downs
A former police detective opens the first Smoothie King location in Oklahoma City, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· February 24, 2015
Smoothie King Franchise opens 100-plus locations over last 24 months; eyes two openings per week in 2015
Smoothie King Franchise owner Wan Kim achieves significant growth and same-store sales increase, with plans to open two new locations per week in 2015.
· 1851 Franchise· February 9, 2015
Smoothie King Signs Acclaimed Partner to Develop 45 Locations Throughout the Middle East
Smoothie King partnered with Al Ghurair Retail to develop 45 locations throughout the Middle East.
· 1851 Franchise· January 1, 1970
My Biggest Media Placement: Smoothie King on MSNBC’s “Born in the U$A”
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim appears on MSNBC’s Born in the U$A
· 1851 Franchise· December 31, 1969