Booster Juice vs Mr. Smoothie Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Booster Juice vs Mr. Smoothie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Investment $153,000 - $240,000$87,650 - $377,400
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -to 2%
Year Founded 19991993
Year Franchised 20002001
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
Equipment No/YesNo/No
Inventory No/YesNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingAd slicks
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 7-10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Booster Juice

We are, beyond a doubt, the fastest growing juice bar in all of Canada. Market share and enormous buying power are already increasing the profit opportunity for our partner/franchise owners and our corporate locations. The public has waited for such a long time to have healthy alternatives to fast food. How about something other than cheeseburgers and fries. How about fruit? The Canadian Dietary Association recommends 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and that's just what we bring you in one of our 24 oz. smoothies. Our concept is geared to the active lifestyles of the public. Smoothies are ideal as meals on the run, power breakfasts, energy enhancers, workout snacks and afternoon treats. It's no wonder why the Juice and Smoothie Bar sector is growing at an annual rate of 30% while the fast food sector is growing at a rate of 3%. The public embraces alternatives when the concept is solid and the product exceptional. And our product is right in tune with what the customer is demanding-- healthy alternatives to fast food.

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#19 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Mr. Smoothie

Ready to own TWO of the fastest Growing Franchise Concepts Under ONE Roof? Then Mr. Smoothie & Frozen Yogurt may be the Franchise for YOU!
Mr. Smoothie, with over 26 years in business in 7 states, is the first Multi- State Franchise system to bring both: Real Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Self Service Frozen Yogurt Under one Roof.
Since 1996, Mr. Smoothie has been serving the Freshest and most delicious Smoothies, Juices and everyone’s favorite frozen treats

Mr. Smoothie’s locations are where our customers "Work, Live and Play” helping to accommodate today’s hectic schedules and healthy lifestyles.

We continually work with our vendors to ensure our locations are supplied with the freshest and healthiest products while delivering the best value to our customers.
Reqirements:
*Net worth of $200k and $50k liquid
*Real Estate, Design & Build Out Assistance
*All formats: Malls, Strip Centers, Airports & Universities
*Simple & Easy to Learn Operations
*On Site Training & Ongoing Store Support
*Menu items for everyone in the family and all throughout the day
*National Proprietary Food Vendor for bulk purchasing power
*Single Store, Multi-Unit and Area Developers welcomed