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Smoothie King
Nutritional smoothies, healthful snacks, and vitamins
It's good to be king -- even a self proclaimed one. Smoothie King Franchises offers a mix of good nutrition and creamy drinks. The company reigns over a chain of smoothie stands that offer blended fruit and juice drinks. Its smoothies are available in more than 50 flavors and can be fortified with dietary supplements. The stores also carry sports drinks, energy bars, supplements, and sports nutrition items. Smoothie King outlets can be found in more than 30 states and South Korea. Founders Steve and Cindy Kuhnau started selling smoothies out of a health food store in 1973 and began franchising their Smoothie King concept in 1989.
2011 AllStar Rank: 35
2010 AllStar Rank: 7
2009 AllStar Rank: 9
2010 AllStar Rank: 7
2009 AllStar Rank: 9
Smoothie King
121 Park Place
Covington, LA 70433
985-635-6973
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1973 |
| Franchising since | 1989 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 9 - 11 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | Yes |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 50% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 529 | 81 | 1 |
| 2010 | 533 | 75 | 1 |
| 2009 | 535 | 61 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $139,900 - $322,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $150,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Passion for health
Ability to work with a system
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 |
Financing Assistance
Third-party financing available
Smoothie King
121 Park Place
Covington, LA 70433
985-635-6973
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Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.
It's good to be king -- even a self proclaimed one. Smoothie King Franchises offers a mix of good nutrition and creamy drinks. The company reigns over a chain of smoothie stands that offer blended fruit and juice drinks. Its smoothies are available in more than 50 flavors and can be ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 60 |
| Executives: | Stephen (Steve) Kuhnau Sr., President, CEO, and Co-FounderMichael (Mike) Powers, EVP New Business DevelopmentRichard Leveille Jr., EVP Development and Real Estate |
| Sales: | $10,800,000 |
| Industries: | Specialty Eateries |
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| Top Competitors: | JambaKahalaPlanet Smoothie |
Smoothie King
121 Park Place
Covington, LA 70433
985-635-6973
