Good (and Other) News! – January 2021
Welcome to 2021’s first “Good News” roundup, featuring business growth and change, as well as how businesses are coping with the coronavirus.
· Franchising.com· January 22, 2021
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Smoothie King — page 9
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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Smoothie King to Host Fundraiser for North Texas Food Bank
Smoothie King has partnered with the North Texas Food Bank to host a fundraiser at Smoothie King locations in the Dallas area.
· Franchising.com· January 21, 2021
Smoothie King and Daily Burn Support New Year Routines with Free Membership, Exclusive Classes
Smoothie King and Daily Burn have partnered to offer free memberships and exclusive classes to customers in the new year.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2021
How Pool Scouts is Blowing It Out of the Water in 2020
Pool Scouts experiences 45% organic growth in its system, adding 32 new territories and signing 14 new franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· December 29, 2020
Smoothie King Welcomes 2021 With Free Smoothies and a New Blend to Help Guests Achieve New Year Goals
Smoothie King unveils a new Metabolism Boost Banana Passion Fruit blend and offers free smoothies to help guests achieve their New Year’s health and fitness goals.
· Franchising.com· December 21, 2020
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· Global Franchise· December 18, 2020
Smoothie King Experiences Strong Sales Growth in November
Smoothie King - the world-leading healthy smoothie franchise - announced record-setting sales for November with comparable store sales up 20.2% versus 2019.
· Franchising.com· December 15, 2020
Our Kind of Town: Smoothie King Targets Chicago for Continued Expansion
Smoothie King targets Chicago for continued expansion, planning to open 15 new stores in the city in the next several years.
· Franchising.com· December 9, 2020
Southern Classic Chicken Sets Sights on Texas for Expansion
Southern Classic Chicken launches its franchise opportunity and sets sights on expanding to Dallas, Texas, after finding success during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· December 7, 2020
Multi-Unit Locations Prove Huge Potential for Growth
A multi-unit franchise location of Clean Air Lawn Care has reached $1 million in revenue, with the owner planning for continued growth and expansion.
· Franchising.com· November 20, 2020
Smoothie King to Support Guests' Immune Health with Nutritional Freebie
Smoothie King offers a complimentary Immune Support Enhancer to guests starting November 12, to support their immune health and wellness.
· Franchising.com· November 12, 2020
Smoothie King CMO: How Covid Has Changed Our 2021 Marketing Plans
Smoothie King’s CMO discusses how Covid-19 has changed the brand’s marketing strategies and plans for 2021.
· Franchising.com· November 12, 2020
How to establish a legacy for your franchise brand
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· Global Franchise· October 29, 2020
Southern Classic Chicken Announces Franchise Opportunity After 30 Years in Business
Southern Classic Chicken announces its franchise opportunity after 30 years in business, targeting the South for expansion.
· Franchising.com· October 22, 2020
Smoothie King Reports Record Third-Quarter Growth: 84 New Stores Globally, 10.4% Comparable Sales Growth in the U.S.
Smoothie King reinforced its position as the leader in the smoothie category during the third quarter of 2020, experiencing a strong 10.4% franchise-sales increase year-over-year.
· Franchising.com· October 21, 2020
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim to be Featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim will be featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss, showcasing the company’s mission and values.
· Franchising.com· October 13, 2020
Smoothie King Encouraging Healthier Lifestyles with its Fast-Food Coupon Swap
Smoothie King is offering a $2 discount on smoothies when customers present a digital or physical coupon from another quick-service restaurant.
· Franchising.com· October 7, 2020
Smoothie King Adds New Plant-Based Blend to Help Support Living a Vegan Lifestyle
Smoothie King has introduced a new Vegan Mixed Berry Smoothie, featuring Califia Farms Oat Milk, to support customers living a vegan lifestyle.
· Franchising.com· September 29, 2020
EY Announces Paul Ballard, Steven Ballard and Scott Ballard of Ballard Brands as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Gulf Coast Area Award Finalists
EY names Ballard Brands co-founders as Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists.
· Franchising.com· September 14, 2020
Pumpkin Lovers Unite: Smoothie King's New Fall Smoothies Debut September 8
Smoothie King introduces new fall smoothies, featuring organic pumpkin and Califia Farms Oat Milk, as part of its limited-time menu.
· Franchising.com· September 8, 2020
Smoothie King Continues to Expand Franchise Footprint
Smoothie King, a health and fitness-focused smoothie franchise, has maintained a steady development pace since the start of the year, opening 31 new domestic locations and 119 international locations.
· Franchising.com· August 5, 2020
Smoothie King to open 80 new locations before 2021
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· Global Franchise· August 5, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick Announces First Central Illinois Restaurant
Chicken Salad Chick announces its first central Illinois restaurant, with a grand opening celebration and free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
· Franchising.com· July 1, 2020
Celebrate National Smoothie Day All Week Long with Smoothie King
Smoothie King is celebrating National Smoothie Day with a buy-one, get-one promotion and the launch of its new Hydration Smoothies.
· Franchising.com· June 18, 2020