

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen is a health-focused franchise offering a diverse menu of smoothies, juices, and nutritious meals. Founded in 1996 by Olympic athlete James Villasana in Carrollton, Texas, the brand was created to provide quick, healthy food options made with high-quality ingredients.
It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and began franchising in 1997. Today, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen operates in over 50 locations worldwide.
The franchise’s menu features real fruit smoothies, cold-pressed juices, superfood bowls, salads, wraps, and other wholesome items. All offerings are made without artificial additives or preservatives. This strong commitment to natural ingredients helps the brand stand out in the competitive health food market.
Smoothie Factory + Kitchen supports various store formats, including traditional storefronts and non-traditional settings such as mall kiosks and airport locations.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Smoothie Factory + Kitchen offers 4 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a SF+K-RED MANGO Co-Branded Traditional Store.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Smoothie Factory provides a structured training program for new franchisees designed to prepare them for successfully operating a store. The training includes the following components:
Smoothie Factory does not provide its franchisees with exclusive territory protection. While the franchise agreement may outline a defined “Site Selection Area” for store development, it does not guarantee exclusive rights to that geographic area.
The franchisor retains the right to establish additional franchises or operate company-owned outlets in proximity to the franchisee's store. Furthermore, even if a territory is specified, Smoothie Factory may still engage in various distribution channels within that area.
These channels could include mobile units, satellite locations, internet sales, or other alternative venues that may compete directly with the franchisee’s business. Therefore, franchisees should not expect complete market exclusivity when entering into an agreement with Smoothie Factory.
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