Smoothie King

Smoothies and nutritional supplements

When visits to various doctors did little to relieve the allergies Steve Kuhnau was suffering from, the nurse began reading up on nutrition, hoping a change in diet would help his symptoms. Once he began eating fresh foods and cutting fat out of his diet, Kuhnau started feeling better. His next task was to find a way to tackle the midday fatigue caused by hypoglycemia.

Using his nursing expertise and the drink mixing experience he gained as a soda jerk in high school, Kuhnau began experimenting with high protein drinks. The resulting product combined fresh fruits, vitamins and other supplements and inspired the creation of Kuhnau's company, Smoothie King.

Each Smoothie King store sells smoothies and a variety of vitamins, minerals, low fat snacks and nutritional supplements.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Smoothie King Franchises?

Total Investment: $140,400-$329,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Smoothie King

Smoothie King
2400 Veterans Blvd., #110
Kenner, LA
70062

Phone: (504)467-4006
Toll Free: (800)577-4200
Fax: (504)469-1274

Website: Visit Website

Smoothie King News

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. 2009 Annual Franchise Conference Held In Louisiana
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2009 Franchise Conference June 12 and 13 near their Covington, Louisiana-based headquarters at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Themed Believe It Achieve It, the conference featured keynote speaker Troy Hazard, corporate speaker and author of The Naked E... more

Smoothie King Signs Multiunit Agreements In Egypt And Turkey
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has signed an agreement with the Amer Group, an Egyptian real estate development and hospitality company, to open at least 20 Smoothie King locations in Egypt and Turkey in the next few years, the company has announced. The agreement provides for new locations initi... more

A Smooth Rise To The Top
At 61 years young, New Orleans resident Glenn Harris began training in competitive weightlifting. His objective was clear: become the leading weightlifter in the U.S. within his age and weight class. Just four years later, he has even bigger goals on the horizon. Harris recently earned first plac... more

Exotic New Smoothies Aim To Globalize Palates
Step aside strawberries and bananas, a new assortment of exotic fruits and herbs are coming to town. Smoothie King dares consumers' tastebuds to pack their bags with its new "Smoothies Around the World" line of smoothies made from exotic fruits and herbs. Smoothies Around the World offer... more

National Survey Finds Americans Too Busy For Lunch
A new national survey reveals that 43 percent of Americans view lunch as the least important meal to overall health, and it is the least favorite eating experience among the daily mealtimes. In fact, the mid-day ritual is perceived with such little importance that the majority of Americans (58 perce... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Smoothie King open? 1987
When did Smoothie King start Franchising? 1988

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 368 0 7 1

2004 351 0 3 1

2003 318 0 1 1

2002 285 0 0 1

2001 250 0 0 1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

60% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 9

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience
Marketing skills

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