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Emerald City Smoothie
Smoothies, nutritional snacks, and supplements
Established in Washington state and named after Seattle, Emerald City Smoothie now has more than 60 stores nationwide. The company offers a variety of smoothies and health products. In the company’s words, “Just like our smoothies, Emerald City Smoothie organizes our stores' food and health products by health goal.” Customers can choose items that fall into the categories “Treat my body,” “Bulk me up,” “Help me lose weight,” “Meal replacement,” and “Boost my immune system.” Franchisees have access to training that covers all aspects of the business as well as startup/ongoing support, which includes site selection, quality control, and marketing assistance.
Emerald City Smoothie
8015 Southeast 28th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-230-5556
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1996 |
| Franchising since | 2005 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 4 - 6 |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 65% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Non-U.S. Franchises | Company-Owned Locations |
| 2009 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 49 | 0 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $169,000 - $293,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Customer service oriented
Good marketing skills
Entrepreneurial skills
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Emerald City Smoothie
8015 Southeast 28th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-230-5556
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