Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen

Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchises retail stores offering non-alcoholic fruit-based smoothies, frozen yogurt, yogurt-based beverages, fresh-squeezed juices, cafe items such as sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, flatbreads, toasts, snack plates, and desserts under brands like SMOOTHIE FACTORY + KITCHEN, SMOOTHIE FACTORY, and SMOOTHIE FACTORY JUICE BAR. The business model includes traditional stores (800-1,300 sq ft in strip malls or urban areas), non-traditional stores (350-750 sq ft in food courts, campuses, or medical facilities), and co-branded options with Red Mango or third-party concepts, with development agreements for multiple stores. It targets health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, nutritious beverages and light meals in high-traffic locations.

7
Locations
$279K–$475K
Investment
Since 2013
Franchising
Food & BeverageDallas, TXSmoothie Holdings, LLCwww.smoothiefactory.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$30,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$278,500 $475,000
Low: $278,500High: $475,000
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
6.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
3.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$470 – $520
Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3% brand development fund + approx. $470-$520/mo fixed fees (POS maintenance $250, technology $150, loyalty/online $70, optional feedback $50)

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen Compares


Key Insights

  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Beverages
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen
Current
$279K – $475K$30K6.0%7
KUNG FU TEA$169K – $378K$37K4.0%385
SHARETEA$225K – $555K$12K6.0%153
DING TEA$195K – $324K$30KN/A120
FiiZ Drinks$250K – $775K$40K8.0%63
BAMBU$159K – $328K$49K3.5%60
Beverages Average
20 franchises
$281K – $629K$40K5.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Beverages 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

Top States
1TX
6
2NJ
1
3AZ
0
4MO
0

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchisees (20102021)

Total Loans
4
Average Loan
$264,325
Total Volume
$1.1M
Default Rate
25.0%

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


17 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA 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

17 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Primarily breach of contract disputes involving unpaid royalties after premature termination and non-compliance with post-termination/expiration covenants (e.g., de-identification and ceasing competitive operations).

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
5
Non-Renewals
2
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
3

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a Smoothie Factory, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchise ranges from $278,500 to $475,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

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