Mr. Smoothie vs Jamba Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Investment $87,650 - $377,400$164,750 - $563,100
Franchise Fee $20,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee to 2%3%
Year Founded 19931990
Year Franchised 20011994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Experience -We’re looking for like minded individuals who share the same passion for helping others live a healthier, higher quality life. As a Jamba Franchise Owner you should share our vision for providing an industry-leading product and understand the importance that exceptional service plays in a businesses’ success. Having experience in restaurants, food service or retail is not essential, but is considered an advantage toward being approved as a new Jamba Franchise Owner.

Financing Options
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Jamba Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Training -We train you to manage a Jamba Juice unit, and we'll train your team to help ensure a successful opening.
Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesJamba offers Franchise Owners the following types of support: Real Estate Selection Construction Initial Training On-Going operational support Accounting and financial coaching Annual Meetings Periodic site visits Marketing
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 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)

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Expansion Plans
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Jamba Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

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
 

About Jamba

We're all about healthy products...healthy franchised businesses too! Jamba's mission is to be the leading healthy lifestyle brand offering consumers great-tasting and better-for-you products. We believe our commitment to healthy living extends not only to our customers, but also to our franchisees.
 Brand recognition - Jamba Juice is the category leader with over 700 units nationwide and unmatched brand recognition. The Jamba brand stands for fun, healthy, on-the-go products in an energizing unit environment.
Product Innovation - Jamba continues to create new and exciting smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and salads. All Jamba products meet our strict quality and nutrition guidelines. That means 0g trans-fat, no artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives. It also means that Jamba products taste great!
 Support - Franchising with us means you'll have access to our extensive support structure:
Vendors - We source and contract globally to ensure we get the right ingredients delivered to your door at the right prices.
 Operations - Your Region Franchise Manager will visit you regularly to ensure we are meeting your needs on an ongoing basis.

 Jamba Juice is currently seeking qualified franchisees who are as passionate about the Jamba brand as we are.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $290,450 to $560,500 for a Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $272,600 to $563,100 for a Non-Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $164,750 to $301,500 for a Food Truck. This includes $10,000 to $10,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.


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