Smoothie King

Smoothie King Reports Accelerated Development in 2022 with Over 160 Stores Added to Pipeline

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, announced today the brand signed franchise and area development agreements in 2022 to add over 160 stores to new and existing markets. More than half of the signed agreements are with existing franchisees, who helped contribute to the company's $618 million in systemwide sales and remain a driving force behind Smoothie King's expansion. In addition to bolstering its development pipeline, Smoothie King opened 77 new stores in 2022 in key target markets, including Albany, New York; Cleveland, Ohio and Washington, D.C.

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To position its operators for success, Smoothie King offers a variety of prototypes for franchisees to consider when building out their portfolio, including a new drive-thru-only prototype launched in 2022.
"The foundation of our business model is built on convenience and accessibility, allowing Smoothie King to become the ultimate on-the-go QSR brand.
Furthermore, Smoothie King received the Top Franchises Satisfaction Award for 2022 from Franchise Business Review based on the brand's high franchisee satisfaction.
For more information about franchise opportunities with Smoothie King, please visit www.smoothiekingfranchise.com .

Smoothie King Growing in Cleveland with 15 Locations

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, today announced the signing of multi-unit development agreements to bring 15 locations to Greater Cleveland. With more than 1,400 locations globally, Smoothie King is now prioritizing development in Ohio with seasoned multi-unit operators and has plans to open in surrounding cities including Ashland, North Olmsted, Medina, Akron, Beachwood, Avon, Euclid among others.

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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, today announced the signing of multi-unit development agreements to bring 15 locations to Greater Cleveland.
We've seen the demand for convenient, on-the-go meal options grow in Cleveland and surrounding suburban areas, which makes us confident in our expansion plans," said Chris Bremer, Chief Development Officer at Smoothie King.
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with over 1,400 locations worldwide, including in the United States, Korea, Grand Cayman, and Trinidad.
By blending each smoothie with a purpose, Smoothie King makes it simple and enjoyable for guests to achieve their individual health and fitness goals.

SMOOTHIE KING ADDS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER TO BRAND'S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Chief Marketing Officer Marianne Radley; Chief Information Officer Juan Salas; and Chief People Officer Laura Scavone have been added to the brand's C-Suite and will be responsible for leading effective, cross-functional teams to achieve Smoothie King's strategic business goals.

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Chief Marketing Officer Marianne Radley; Chief Information Officer Juan Salas; and Chief People Officer Laura Scavone have been added to the brand's C-Suite and will be responsible for leading effective, cross-functional teams to achieve Smoothie King's strategic business goals.
Prior to joining Smoothie King, Marianne served as the Chief Brand Officer for YUM!
Brands, overseeing Pizza Hut and has also served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Monster Beverage Company and Anhueser-Busch Beverage InBev.
For more information about franchising with Smoothie King, visit SmoothieKingFranchise.com or follow the brand on Twitter and LinkedIn .

COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK AND MOVING® NAMES NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs,named Marc Richard as the Senior Vice President of Operations.

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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, an industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs,named Marc Richard as the Senior Vice President of Operations.
He previously served as a Vice President of Franchise Operations for Smoothie King, where his team supported 200 + franchisees and 450 locations.
Prior to joining Smoothie King, he held several roles with Domino's Pizza, including Director of Corporate Operations and Director of Franchise Operations.
"I have a great respect and appreciation for franchisees and the dedication that is required to deliver an outstanding experience for their customers, guests and clients on a daily basis," said Marc Richard, Senior Vice President of Operations for College HUNKS.

Smoothie King Launches Delicious New Espresso Smoothies to Give Guests a Better Way to Do Coffee

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King, the leader in purposeful smoothies, has been on the leading edge of the industry since being founded in 1973. Today, Smoothie King announced the launch of a proprietary Espresso. The new Espresso offering compliments the brand's current Cold Brew smoothies, plus, guests will have the option to add Espresso or Cold Brew to any smoothie on the menu.

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The new Espresso offering compliments the brand's current Cold Brew smoothies, plus, guests will have the option to add Espresso or Cold Brew to any smoothie on the menu.
Vegan Coffee Mocha Smoothie: Sunwarrior Organic plant-based protein, banana, dates, Califia Farms Oat Milk, 100% cocoa and choice of Espresso or Cold Brew coffee.
To provide guests with a wide range of delicious and nutritious smoothie offerings, Smoothie King is carving out a new patch for pumpkin-loving fans with the delicious new Pumpkin smoothie line-up.
By blending each smoothie with a purpose, Smoothie King makes it simple and enjoyable for guests to achieve their individual health and fitness goals.

Salad Station Celebrates Ten Years of Growth

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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HAMMOND, La., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salad Station – a fully customizable salad franchise famous for serving farm-fresh gourmet ingredients – is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with incredible sales growth and the opening of new locations. Over the last ten years, Salad Station has taken a "Dream Job" hobby of a restaurant to a franchise brand of 26 locations and counting. Slated to open additional locations over the next 12 months in Jonesboro TN, Madison MS, Irving TX, Riverview FL, Oxford MS, Clarksville TN, and Prairieville LA, Salad Station will be well on its way to its goal of 100 locations in the next three years. The brand experienced tremendous same-store sales growth in the first half of 2022, with April and May setting monthly records. Salad Station is on pace to exceed 13% same-store sales growth for 2022.

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Salad Station is on pace to exceed 13% same-store sales growth for 2022.
"When we first created Salad Station, we wanted to create a salad concept focusing on fresh ingredients and empower people to create a gourmet salad their way in our local community.
"The Salad Station 2022 conference was one to remember," said Garrick Robert, Franchise Operations Director of Salad Station.
Founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, Salad Station prides itself as a gourmet salad restaurant serving fresh local produce combined with fast and friendly service.

Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Development Officer Chris Bremer to Lead the Company's Nationwide Expansion

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

DALLAS, July 13,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bremer as Chief Development Officer.

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DALLAS, July 13,2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Bremer as Chief Development Officer.
As Chief Development Officer at Smoothie King, Bremer will be responsible for implementing strategies to meet Smoothie King's ongoing rapid expansion plans and overseeing the Franchise Development, Real Estate, Design, and Construction departments.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chris Bremer to our executive leadership team,'' said Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King.
For more information about franchising with Smoothie King, visit SmoothieKingFranchise.com or follow the brand on social media @SmoothieKing.

GERTRUDE NAMED AOR FOR SMOOTHIE KING

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Smoothie King conducted a competitive agency review focused on identifying a partner to lead with bold ideas and fully integrated expertise.

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Smoothie King conducted a competitive agency review focused on identifying a partner to lead with bold ideas and fully integrated expertise.
GERTRUDE's forward thinking combined with proven expertise in connecting brands to culture and lifestyle led to GERTRUDE being named as the AOR over three other agency finalists.
"GERTRUDE's ability to lead strategically while finding unique ways to help brands stand out from inception through activation won over the Smoothie King management team," said Wan Kim, Chief Executive Officer for Smoothie King.
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately-held,Dallas-based franchise company with over 1,300 locations worldwide.

Smoothie King Invites Feuding People to "Smoothie It Over" on National Smoothie Day And Launches #OriginalAF#SlimAF Campaign

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

DALLAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1973, Smoothie King, the leader in purposeful smoothies, has offered consumers the most delicious treat in the world - a strawberry and banana Angel Food smoothie. Today, Smoothie King is announcing a new chapter in their line of smoothies with the launch of Angel Food Slim.

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Today, Smoothie King is announcing a new chapter in their line of smoothies with the launch of Angel Food Slim.
Because you shouldn't have to compromise on great taste when looking for a low calorie smoothie without added sugar.
In honor of National Smoothie Day, June 21, Smoothie King is inviting feuding people to "Smoothie It Over."
Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held,Dallas-based company with more than 1,300 units worldwide.

Fish Adds Self Esteem Brands, Smoothie King, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Pizza Ranch to Growing Client Roster

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Monday, May 9, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fish Consulting, a full-service, national communications firm specializing in franchise and multi-location public relations and marketing, announced today it added several nationally recognized brands to its growing roster of partners in the first quarter of 2022: Self Esteem Brands, parent company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method; Smoothie King; Pizza Ranch; and Shark Tank success story Cousins Maine Lobster.

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"We couldn't be more excited to support these incredibly respected brands and contribute to their growth," said Lorne Fisher, CFE, CEO and managing partner of Fish.
"The addition of these new partners continues our momentum from last year, as Fish experienced unprecedented growth while delivering impactful results across our client portfolio."
Additionally, Fish will develop and implement executive visibility and thought leadership programs to further boost industry recognition.
Fish is based inFort Lauderdale, Florida, with operations inAtlanta, Chicago, London, Tampa and Washington, D.C. For more information call 954-893-9150 or visit www.fish-consulting.com .