Start a UpDog Smoothies and Juices Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $131K - $199K

Units as of 2020: 1

UpDog Smoothies and Juices, founded in 2019, is a juice and smoothie bar headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. They provide various cold-pressed organic juices, acai bowls, and smoothies. What makes them stand out may be their dedication to using gluten-free, vegan-friendly, organic ingredients free of artificial flavorings and sugars.

If you love the idea of offering delicious food with potential health benefits at a sustainable price, then opening an UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise may be for you.

Since beginning to franchise in 2021, UpDog Smoothies and Juices has been seeking to expand its reach across the United States.

Why You May Want To Start an UpDog Smoothies and Juices Franchise

The perfect candidate to open an UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise has previous experience running or operating a business, preferably a restaurant. They should be organized, ready to grow, and able to implement and follow a preestablished business system.

UpDog Smoothies and Juices strives to be known for fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. They are fully committed to providing every customer with the freshest ingredients and highest attention when preparing their orders. This commitment to great customer service and high-quality menu options may make them a notable and respected food company.

UpDog Smoothies and Juices has positioned itself as a healthy lifestyle option. Their juice cleanse packages and power bowls are geared toward helping people in the community achieve healthier lives. With your franchise, you will be able to support organic farmers and provide quality, nutrient-dense food options to your community.

What Might Make an UpDog Smoothies and Juices Franchise a Good Choice?

Owning an UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise may offer you an opportunity to build a business that caters to two large industries: the restaurant industry and the wellness industry.

Your UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise will not only offer nutritious food with the acai bowls, but your focus on fresh and organic ingredients with no additives could also make you revered in the wellness community.

To be part of the UpDog Smoothies and Juices team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How To Open an UpDog Smoothies and Juices Franchise

As you decide if opening an UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a (company name) franchise would do well in your community.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchising team questions.

If Updog Smoothies and Juices decides that you are a good fit for the company, your franchise process can start if you agree. You will sign the agreement, after which construction of the premises and marketing of the new location can begin. You will also undergo training on how to run an UpDog Smoothies and Juices franchise productively.

Company Overview

About UpDog Smoothies and Juices

Industry	Food
Related Categories	Smoothies/Juices, Acai Bowls
Founded	2019
Leadership	Diana La, CEO
Corporate Address	107 Church St. N.E. Marietta, GA 30060

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2021 (3 years)
# of employees at HQ	4
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions:
# of Units	1 (as of 2020)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a UpDog Smoothies and Juices 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.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$35,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$130,500 - $199,000
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$35,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$35,000
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	5.5%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	to 1%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	7 years
Is franchise term renewable?	No

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	UpDog Smoothies and Juices has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

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	15 hours
Classroom Training	15 hours
Ongoing Support	Grand Opening Site Selection
Marketing Support	Social Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes