Q: How much will it cost to build a franchise?
A: Costs vary greatly due to store size, age of the building, and regional restrictions. A total investment, inclusive of the franchise fee and working capital, will range between $180,070 and $317,970. If you would like more detailed info about the investment, submit the Franchise application in order to receive an FDD, which contains details on every element of the estimated initial investment.
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Q: What are the minimum Financial Requirements to qualify?
A: A potential Smoothie Depot franchisee must have a minimum net worth of $300,000 and at least $75,000 liquid, along with having a good credit score and history.
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Q: What is Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts franchise fee?
A: The franchise fee is $35,000 per unit.
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Q: How much money can I expect to make?
A: Smoothie Depot does not predict sales or profits for any locations, however, we do include the date on average unit sales.
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Q: What is the Royalty Fee?
A: Seven (7%) percent of your adjusted gross sales.
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Q: What is the Marketing Fee?
A: Currently, there isn't a National Marketing and Advertising Fund Fee.
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Q: How is my store site selected?
A: You are responsible for finding a location that meets the site criteria of Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts. We do work closely with several regional real estate brokers and will assist you in selecting your location.
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Q: When can I expect to be profitable?
A: It varies by location and market as well as franchisee management. As in any business, we cannot predict earnings or profitability (based on Federal Trade Commission regulations).
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Q: What is the typical size store?
A: The traditional store size varies from 800-1500 square feet.
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Q: How involved am I in the development and construction? (optional)
A: You may work closely with our Franchise Project Managers who may guide you in selecting architects, designers, contractors and equipment vendors. Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts will keep in close contact so that we can check the progress of the developing location.
Q: Can I purchase or build multiple locations?
A: YES! We encourage potential franchisees to win and operate multiple locations. In addition, we offer a discount on the franchise fee with a minimum of three locations.
Q: How many employees will I need?
A: A typical will have anywhere from 9-14 part-time employees. Owners can also hire a manager, but many franchisees manage the stores themselves. Absentee ownership is not permitted.
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Q: I am ready to start. What are the next steps?
A: See Steps to Owning a Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts franchise.
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Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts Franchise​
Great health is a Great business! From marathons to bodybuilding, yoga to fitness boot camps, and spin classes to cross fit, our society is more health-conscious than ever before… and Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts is serving to lead that goal. As a developer in the smoothie and juice industry, Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts, is providing up franchise opportunities across the country, delivering not only mouthwatering fresh real fruit smoothies but also dietary supplements and other healthy snacks to meet the demand of consumers choosing healthier food and beverage options that support an active lifestyle.
At Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts, you surround yourself with wholesome natural ingredients and products, fresh ideas, and fresh emerging category of customers meaning people passionate about treating their taste buds and their bodies equally well. It’s our ambition to infuse healthy energy into all that we do... in life, in community, and in business. As you journey through the information in these pages, we are confident you’ll get a taste of the upbeat blende lifestyle and entrepreneurial opportunity we offer, conceived into a very attractive business investment.
Since our origin in 2008, our company has been a leader to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers like you. Active lifestyles seek out fulfilling food and drinks to focus toward a functionally healthy body. With footprints on college campuses, active schools catering programs, sponsorship of athletic organizations, and meaningful health organizations. WE KNOW WHAT OUR PEOPLE WANT! As a franchise owner, a solid business system and an innovative Company that’s backed up by years of experience will support you.
At Smoothie Depot The Smoothie Experts, our mission is to consistently provide the most fresh and delicious smoothie offerings and healthy choices to our customers, and serve as supporters of healthy lifestyles. We are dedicated to helping create a healthier world and will remain a leader in the marketplace by staying true to our roots and never losing sight of what our customers expect and want from us. Through healthy choices and healthy living, we encourage and promote all individuals to Live Life Healthy!
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