
Fruit-based drinks are everywhere, but Juice It Up keeps growing
Juice It Up outperformed larger competitors with a 9% sales increase in 2024, expanding its footprint despite a crowded beverage market dominated by massive national chains.
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Juice It Up outperformed larger competitors with a 9% sales increase in 2024, expanding its footprint despite a crowded beverage market dominated by massive national chains.

Drinks are having a moment in franchising. Swig, the Utah-based dirty soda franchise, signed a 25-unit deal to expand in South Florida.

Swig has reached a franchise agreement in Florida, calling for 25 locations in southern Florida.
Swig signs 25-unit deal in Southern Florida with James Laskaris.
TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Tropical Smoothie Cafe , a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 1,700 U.S.
HB Protein Smoothies signs two Florida multi-unit deals in one month.

A franchisee group with a large portfolio of Dunkin' and Zaxby's units has signed an agreement to develop 25 Swig locations across Southern Florida.

Smoothie King has unveiled an updated store design featuring refreshed interiors and greenery as it prepares to open more than 200 additional locations.
Vitality Bowls is expanding its catering capabilities for its virtual brand, Harvest Kitchen.

Wild Bill's Craft Beverage Co. offers 50% franchise fee discount to veterans.

Smoothie King, driven by a deep commitment to care for its guests and communities and guided by its vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits,…

The rollout is part of a brand evolution plan that includes store redesigns and national advertising to support the chain’s aggressive growth strategy.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery launches broccoli wrap and lemonade refreshers.
HOUSTON, April 10, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Kwench Juice Cafe is headed to Texas, with a current location situated in Mansfield, TX.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Kwench Juice Franchising founder, Chris Gregoris is excited to announce the grand opening of the first Kwench Juice Café…
The 16 oz. Protein Clouds smoothies were specifically designed with GLP-1 users in mind, offering a smaller portion with 16 to 17 grams of protein, fiber-rich ingredients, antioxidants, and as few as 330 calories.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 10, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Kwench Juice is expanding its food offerings with its veggie Buddha bowls.

Voodoo Brewing Co. focuses on scratch-made food and community-driven experience
Planet Smoothie offers buy one, get one free deal for VIP members
Chopped Leaf introduces globally inspired bowls in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Vitality Bowls, a cafe concept that specializes in acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with nutrient-dense ingredients, is observing National Acai Bowl Day with events and offers.
Playa Bowls offers $5 off acai bowls on National Acai Day.

Voodoo Brewing Co. celebrates National Beer Day with new beers
Juice It Up! partners with Angels Baseball for fourth season.