Smoothie Factory Juice Bar
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Smoothie Factory Juice Bar franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Smoothie Factory franchise specializes in fresh smoothies, juices, and healthy food options, catering to the growing demand for nutritious on-the-go meals and b
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Smoothie Factory Juice Bar quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Smoothie Factory Juice Bar franchise?
- The Smoothie Factory Juice Bar Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $278,500 for sf+k traditional store: total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $78,500 for smoothie factory non-traditional store co-branded with a third-party concept: total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27); $176,500 for smoothie factory non-traditional store: total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $338,000 for sf+k–red mango co-branded traditional store: total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Smoothie Factory Juice Bar charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Smoothie Factory Juice Bar disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Smoothie Factory Juice Bar FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Smoothie Factory Juice Bar a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $278,500 (SF+K Traditional Store: total initial investment); $78,500 (SMOOTHIE FACTORY Non-Traditional Store Co-Branded with a Third-Party Concept: total initial investment); $176,500 (SMOOTHIE FACTORY Non-Traditional Store: total initial investment); $338,000 (SF+K–Red Mango Co-Branded Traditional Store: total initial investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 8 separate groups: other measures for 6 locations; other measures and revenue for 3 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures and revenue for 2 locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for 8 locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- SMOOTHIE FACTORY Non-Traditional Store Co-Branded with a Third-Party Concept: total initial investmentPDF p. 27$78,500
- SMOOTHIE FACTORY Non-Traditional Store: total initial investmentPDF p. 24$176,500
- SF+K Traditional Store: total initial investmentPDF p. 23$278,500
- SF+K–Red Mango Co-Branded Traditional Store: total initial investmentPDF p. 26$338,000
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
29 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
8 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 6 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods
- Excluded
- 2 stores not open and operating for at least 11 of 12 accounting periods were excluded.
- Method
- Operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 3 locations
- Who is counted
- Bottom 33% of the 6 stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods; all are non-traditional
- Excluded
- 2 franchised stores not open and operating for at least 11 of 12 accounting periods were excluded; reported sales figures exclude costs and expenses.
- Method
- At least 11 of 12 accounting periods, December 30, 2024 to December 28, 2025
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 4 locations
- Who is counted
- Non-traditional franchised Smoothie Factory + Kitchen stores
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 2 locations
- Who is counted
- Top 33% of the 6 stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods
- Excluded
- 2 franchised stores not open and operating for at least 11 of 12 accounting periods were excluded; reported sales figures exclude costs and expenses.
- Method
- At least 11 of 12 accounting periods, December 30, 2024 to December 28, 2025
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchised stores considered for the Item 19 sales representation
- Excluded
- 2 stores were not open and operating for at least 11 of 12 accounting periods, December 30, 2024 through December 28, 2025.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisees and company-owned or franchised stores
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 8 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised Smoothie Factory + Kitchen Stores operating in the United States
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Stores in Item 19 representation
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($78,500 – $338,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods · PDF p. 60
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 33% of the 6 stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods; all… · PDF p. 60
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Non-traditional franchised Smoothie Factory + Kitchen stores · PDF p. 60
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 33% of the 6 stores operating at least 11 of 12 accounting periods · PDF p. 60
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised stores considered for the Item 19 sales representation · PDF p. 60
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisees and company-owned or franchised stores · PDF p. 61
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Smoothie Factory + Kitchen Stores operating in the United States · PDF p. 60
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Stores in Item 19 representation · PDF p. 60
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
9 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | total revenues 2024 | $189,959 |
| 2024 | net cash used by operating activities 2024 | -$31,280 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by financing activities 2024 | $31,280 |
| 2024 | total assets 2024 | $50,048 |
| 2024 | member deficit 2024 | -$89,445 |
| 2024 | total g&a expenses 2024 | $195,372 |
| 2024 | net income | -$5,413 |
| 2023 | total g&a expenses 2023 | $228,076 |
| 2023 | total revenues 2023 | $182,878 |
| 2023 | total assets 2023 | $49,226 |
| 2023 | member deficit 2023 | -$115,312 |
| 2023 | net income | -$45,198 |
| 2023 | net cash used by operating activities 2023 | -$8,856 |
| 2023 | net cash used by financing activities 2023 | -$79,678 |
| 2022 | cash at end of 2022 | $88,534 |
| 2022 | total revenues 2022 | $358,278 |
| 2022 | total g&a expenses 2022 | $290,049 |
| 2022 | net income 2022 | $68,229 |
| 2022 | net cash used by operating activities 2022 | -$47,502 |
| 2022 | net cash provided by financing activities 2022 | $25,287 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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