
#421
At a Glance
Products & Services: Fruit smoothies, juices, salads, wraps, healthy snacks
Number of Locations: 125
Total Investment: $210.9K - 341.6K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 2001
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 161 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $210,900 - $341,600
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At existing store : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Local store marketing program
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #66 (2009),