- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$183K - $475K
- Units as of 2023
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55 11% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Smoothie Factory + Kitchen
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Smoothies/Juices, Beverages |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Parent Company | Brix Holdings LLC |
| Leadership | Sherif Mityas, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
14850 Montfort Dr. Dallas, TX 75254 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1997 (27 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 15 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
| # of Units | 55 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$15,000 - $30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$182,500 - $474,700 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$250,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$100,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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50% off traditional-store franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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3% |
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Term of Agreement
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5-10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Smoothie Factory + Kitchen has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 40 hours |
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| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
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| Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 10-15 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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