Smoothie King

Smoothie King Launches 'Rule The Day™' Branding

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Food and drink, Restaurants, Smoothie King, Smoothie

"Our new branding demonstrates that we believe food is fuel for the mind and body, and that it should be as flavorful as it is functional," said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim.

Key Points: 
  • "Our new branding demonstrates that we believe food is fuel for the mind and body, and that it should be as flavorful as it is functional," said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim.
  • Smoothie King's all-new, rebranded website includes nutritional and ingredient information for all smoothies, with details about Clean Blends and the Smoothie King "No No List" at https://www.smoothieking.com/our-promise/clean-blends .
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.
  • Smoothie King extends its vision to be an integral part of every health and fitness journey through partnerships with the American Cancer Society, Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Smoothie King Center.

Smoothie King Hires New CFO To Support Fast Growth

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Restaurants, Food and drink, Smoothie King, Smoothie, Kahala Brands, Tropical Smoothie Cafe

"Tom has a strong track record as a strategic CFO for high-growth companies, which is a perfect fit for Smoothie King as we continue our rapid expansion," said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim(who is not related to Tom Kim).

Key Points: 
  • "Tom has a strong track record as a strategic CFO for high-growth companies, which is a perfect fit for Smoothie King as we continue our rapid expansion," said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim(who is not related to Tom Kim).
  • Smoothie King opened its 1,000th store in 2018, making it the largest chain in the smoothie category based on number of locations.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.
  • Smoothie King extends its vision to be an integral part of every health and fitness journey through partnerships with the American Cancer Society, Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Smoothie King Center.

Smoothie King Brings On New CMO To Support Rapid Growth, Rebrand

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Restaurant chains, Restaurants, Food and drink, Smoothie King, Smoothie, Kahala Brands, Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Before joining Smoothie King, Miller served as senior vice president of marketing for On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, the largest Mexican restaurant in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Before joining Smoothie King, Miller served as senior vice president of marketing for On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, the largest Mexican restaurant in the United States.
  • Smoothie King passed the 1,000-store milestone in 2018, opening more stores last year than ever in its history.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.
  • Smoothie King extends its vision to be an integral part of every health and fitness journey through partnerships with the American Cancer Society, Challenged Athletes Foundation and the Smoothie King Center.

Smoothie King Tops Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Smoothie King, Franchising, Food and drink

DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Entrepreneur magazine ranked Smoothie King among the top 25 brands in its annual Franchise 500list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing franchise companies.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Entrepreneur magazine ranked Smoothie King among the top 25 brands in its annual Franchise 500list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing franchise companies.
  • As the leading smoothie brand, Smoothie King ranked 22 overall, up from last year's ranking of 35, and is the top among its competitors, as the only juice bar franchise in the top 50.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.
  • 22 overall on the 2019 Franchise 500 list and debuted on the Inc. 5000 list in 2018.

Smoothie King And Drew Brees Team Up To Promote Healthy, Active Lifestyles

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Friday, January 11, 2019
Food and drink, Smoothie King, Juice, Smoothie, Drew Brees, National Football League

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's leading smoothie brand, will further its mission to inspire guests to live healthy and active lifestyles with a little help from Drew Brees.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the world's leading smoothie brand, will further its mission to inspire guests to live healthy and active lifestyles with a little help from Drew Brees.
  • "Smoothie King's commitment to provide high-quality, nutritious, and great-tasting smoothies fits into my daily goals of leading a healthy and active lifestyle," said Brees.
  • "Whether you are setting a fitness goal, a weight-loss goal or simply trying to eat better, Smoothie King can help you achieve your healthy and active lifestyle goals.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.

Smoothie King Offers New Year's Resolution Help With 'Change-a-Meal Challenge'

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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Food and drink, Smoothie King, Smoothie

You really can't beat the convenience and healthfulness of a smoothie, and the fact there are 40 great-tasting options that qualify as a meal makes Smoothie King a no-brainer."

Key Points: 
  • You really can't beat the convenience and healthfulness of a smoothie, and the fact there are 40 great-tasting options that qualify as a meal makes Smoothie King a no-brainer."
  • To kick off the Challenge, Smoothie King is offering $2 off any meal smoothie 20 oz.
  • Smoothie King is adding motivation by offering guests the chance to win prizes with each smoothie they purchase using the Healthy Rewards app.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based franchise company with more than 1,000 units worldwide.

Painting with a Twist Taps Former Smoothie King Executive as Company's New CEO

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Food and drink, Franchises, Smoothie King, Smoothie, Painting with a Twist

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist, the original and largest paint and sip franchise, has named the company's first-ever CEO.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist, the original and largest paint and sip franchise, has named the company's first-ever CEO.
  • Lewis was most recently Vice President and General Counsel at Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. Lewis joined Smoothie King when the brand had 39 stores and served as President, CEO, General Counsel and on the Board of Directors during his tenure.
  • To date, Painting with a Twist has donated more than $4.8 million through its charity arm, Painting with a Purpose.
  • As the fastest-growing franchise in the category, Painting with a Twist has been ranked the No.

Smoothie King Celebrates 1,000Th-Store Milestone In New Hometown

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Smoothie King, Food and drink, Smoothie

"This is an incredible milestone in our company's history and along our journey to inspire people to live healthy and active lifestyles," said Wan Kim, Smoothie King owner and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an incredible milestone in our company's history and along our journey to inspire people to live healthy and active lifestyles," said Wan Kim, Smoothie King owner and CEO.
  • This unit showcases a new stand-alone store design and a menu centered on Smoothie King's Cleaner Blending recipes.
  • As a result, Smoothie King is focused on developing exclusive, proprietary Cleaner Blending recipes.
  • In the first half of 2018, Smoothie King opened 49 locations, and it projects to open a total of 130 locations by year's end.

Smoothie King Inks 60-Unit Expansion Deal

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Food and drink, Smoothie King, Smoothie, Kahala Brands

John Clancy and his team at Smoothie King Midwest have signed an agreement to develop 60 locations, starting in Indianapolis and Palm Beach County, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • John Clancy and his team at Smoothie King Midwest have signed an agreement to develop 60 locations, starting in Indianapolis and Palm Beach County, Florida.
  • "This is the right time to invest in brands that cater to healthy living, and Smoothie King stands out in that space," said Clancy.
  • They opened three Smoothie King locations with partner Bob Viani in Connecticut, New York and Florida in the past year under a separate development agreement.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-area-based franchise company with nearly 1,000 units worldwide.

Smoothie King Launches 'Premama' Prenatal Smoothie

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Food and drink, Smoothie King, Smoothie

NEW ORLEANS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the leading smoothie brand committed to inspiring guests to live a healthy and active lifestyle, has worked with Premama , a leader in prenatal vitamins, to create an exclusive prenatal smoothie specially blended with whole fruits, organic spinach and Premama's award-winning prenatal supplement powder to provide a delicious and convenient option for pregnant women.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Smoothie King , the leading smoothie brand committed to inspiring guests to live a healthy and active lifestyle, has worked with Premama , a leader in prenatal vitamins, to create an exclusive prenatal smoothie specially blended with whole fruits, organic spinach and Premama's award-winning prenatal supplement powder to provide a delicious and convenient option for pregnant women.
  • "The Premama Smoothie is the epitome of a 'Smoothie With A Purpose' because it is specifically designed to deliver clean ingredients and nutrition guests can feel good about putting in their bodies," said Smoothie King VP of Product Development Rocky Gettys.
  • The Premama Smoothie is now available at all Smoothie King locations nationwide.
  • Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-area-based franchise company with nearly 1000 units worldwide.