NEKTER JUICE BAR
Nekter Juice Bar franchises retail stores that offer fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, specialty drinks, cleanses, acai bowls, and other health-centric products in a contemporary environment under the NÉKTƏR JUICE BAR® trademarks. The business model centers on licensing its proprietary system, including recipes, brand standards, and operational procedures, to franchisees who operate dedicated brick-and-mortar locations typically in shopping centers or urban storefronts. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious, modern food and beverage options.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $350-$550/mo POS license + $25/mo POS support + $140-$200/mo music/gift/online + $48/wk ($208/mo) technology + $50/mo intranet.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 121 franchise locations open and operating for at least one full calendar year without any transfers of controlling interest
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from 4 quartiles: (30 units × $866,865 + 30 units × $617,370 + 30 units × $514,693 + 31 units × $375,974) / 121 total units = $591,925.90. The overall median gross revenue is based on the median of Quartile 3 ($517,165) as the median unit (61st out of 121) falls within this quartile.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How NEKTER JUICE BAR Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 80% of Fast Casual franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEKTER JUICE BAR Current | $247K – $641K | $35K | 6.0% | 145 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for NEKTER JUICE BAR franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
171 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)
Arbitration against former franchisee for breach of franchise agreement, failure to pay rent, and related claims after abandoning store.
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 NEKTER JUICE BAR franchise ranges from $246,578 to $640,838. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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