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Promoted Opportunities
Initial Investment
LOW: $226,500
HIGH: $343,700
Change in Units
-5.7% -2 UNITS (1 Year)
-13.2% -5 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1996
Franchising Since
1997 (20 Years)
Corporate Address
2811 McKinney Ave., #354 Dallas, TX 75204
CEO
Jim Notarnicola
Parent Company
Brix Holdings LLC
About Smoothie Factory
Smoothie Factory franchises offer fresh fruit smoothies, cold-squeezed juices and nutritional supplements.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$226,500 - $343,700
Net-worth Requirement
$250,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Financing Options
Smoothie Factory has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
Veteran Incentives
50% off traditional-store franchise fee
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 5 days
Training at headquarters: 5 days
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
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Updated: June 21st, 2017
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