Smoothie KingFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Food & Beverage — Smoothies & Fitness Nutrition franchise. Founded in 1973. Headquartered in Coppell, TX.

Investment

$320.6K - $648.5K

Franchise Fee

$30K

Royalty

6%

+ 3% marketing

Total Units

1,152

Coppell, TX Founded 1973Food & Beverage · Smoothies & Fitness Nutrition

23 notable changes in the 2024 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2023 to 2024 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Smoothie King franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Smoothie King franchise ranges from $320.6K - $648.5K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Smoothie King franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Smoothie King is $30K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Smoothie King's ongoing fees?+
Smoothie King franchisees pay a 6% royalty fee on gross sales and a 3% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Smoothie King franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Smoothie King has 1,152 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Smoothie King's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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