Baja Smoothies
Baja Smoothies Franchise, LLC offers franchises for operating mobile Baja Smoothies businesses that sell fresh-fruit smoothies using proprietary mixes, carts, trailers, and equipment supplied by affiliate Baja Smoothies, Inc. Franchisees can purchase 2-cart or 4-cart packages and operate in protected territories, primarily from home bases while serving events like air shows, sporting events, fundraisers, fairs, and parties. The business model revolves around franchising this mobile, event-based smoothie concept, targeting the general public in competitive markets for frozen drinks and refreshments.
Franchise Costs
No percentage-based royalty or ad fund. Key ongoing fees: $2,995 annual fee + $750 annual brand fund (2-Cart Franchise); $3,995 annual fee for 4-Cart.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: One Qualifying Outlet opened in May 2025 and operated during a single, two-day art festival event in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Baja Smoothies Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Food Truck (ranked #3 of 7)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Food Truck
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baja Smoothies Current | $160K – $202K | $30K | N/A | 1 |
| TRAVELIN' TOM'S COFFEE | $202K – $255K | $15K | N/A | 258 |
| DONUTNV | $190K – $273K | $60K | N/A | 142 |
| Frios | $72K – $91K | $38K | N/A | 108 |
| Cousins Maine Lobster | $194K – $651K | $40K | 8.0% | 65 |
| Wild Bill's | $156K – $215K | $40K | 0.0% | 14 |
Food Truck Average 7 franchises | $227K – $393K | $39K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 7 Food Truck franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Baja Smoothies franchise ranges from $159,680 to $201,500. This includes a franchise fee of $29,900.
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