The Smoothie Factory: Two Concepts in One Increase the Bottom Line

In the $2 billion juice and smoothie bar industry, Smoothie Factory Stores stand head and shoulders above the rest. We offer the best in fruit-based “smoothie” drinks, fresh squeezed juices and frozen yogurt, plus the opportunity to be your own boss.

But we don’t stop there. We know that the “smoothie” crowd is inherently more health conscious, so we also offer health foods and protein bars as well as low-priced, high quality vitamins and nutritional supplements. Multiple streams of revenue in one location!

 A Taste that Suits Everyone

Smoothie Factory founder James Villasana, a former US Olympic athlete, understands the growing desire and demand for alternatives to traditional fast food choices.

The smoothie drinkers come for the delicious and nutritious drinks, but are also attracted to the nutritional products. For those seeking nutrition support, they often choose a high end energy or protein smoothie while shopping for their products. So you have two built-in profit centers – healthy foods and nutritional products.

Part wellness cafe, part retail, our stores are known for the inviting, upscale atmosphere, as well as excellent products, service and value.

Training and Operations Support Business Growth

As a Manager/Owner of a Smoothie Factory Franchise, you will be responsible for all operations of your store. From hiring and training staff, to tracking and maintaining inventory, and much more.

You’ll spend two weeks in training. One at our corporate office, and we come to your location for a week of hands-on support. Your training will cover everything you need to know to run a successful Smoothie Factory: 

• Operations manual
• Product preparation and fruits
• Store operations
• Blending techniques
• Guest relations

Then we send an operations team to help you through your opening. And you’ll have access to ongoing, comprehensive business support and coaching tools. 

For convenience and to take advantage of value pricing, we recommend preselected distributors of our fruit and protein supplements.

Reduced Cost Turnkey Opportunity
 

Smoothie Factory has implemented a new initiative called the Store Equity Program (SEP). Simply put, we secure a location, take over the lease, build the location and then transfer to your at an agreed upon price an operating unit – typically between $140,000 and $160,000. We are able to reduce the cost by only seeking units that have value in the space, perhaps counters, seating, equipment and other features that can significantly reduce the cost to build out. 

SEP Financing Requirements include:

• A 620 or higher credit score
• Investment capital equal to 30% of the purchase price
• $10,000-$15,000 of working capital

A Unique Blend of Good Health, Great Taste and Terrific Small Business Opportunity

At the Smoothie Factory, we have built our reputation on excellent products, quality service, and solid value. We expect the franchise owners in our growing family to continue those traditions.

Preferred candidates are those interested in operating multiple locations, or those who have successfully operated multiple businesses in the past. Owner/Operators of successful single units may be eligible to open additional locations. To learn more about owning a Smoothie Factory franchise, click “Contact Me.”