Smoothie King Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
1,201 locations (2024), +4.3% YoY(Item 20)
A Smoothie King franchise requires an estimated total investment of $329,850 to $1,278,900, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of max(6% of revenue, $500/mo) (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $627,210 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$627,210
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$329,850 – $1,278,900
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
max(6% of revenue, $500/mo)
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Smoothie King Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $329,850 – $1,278,900Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 – $30,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | max(6% of revenue, $500/mo)Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $627,210Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 1,201 (2024)Source: Item 20 |
Smoothie King Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$15,000 – $30,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
max(6% of revenue, $500/mo)
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
3%
Local marketing spend(Item 6)
2%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$2,400/mo
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$145,000 – $300,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Smoothie King
Smoothie King franchises are customer-driven businesses that sell a variety of premium, handcrafted smoothies and smoothie bowls made with select real fruit and organic vegetables, nutritional supplements blended fresh using proprietary recipes, and select nutritional food items. Units also offer consumers the benefit of nutritional retail merchandise, which includes vitamins, herbs, minerals, a myriad of supplements, and nutritious snack items.
What Smoothie King's FDD Discloses
Smoothie King's average unit revenue of $659,567 sat above its median of $627,210 (2026 FDD, Item 19) — the gap that a simple average hides. Individual results vary.
In 2025, Smoothie King's franchised system recorded 81 franchised openings, 30 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
Openings & Closings, Transfer Rates, Franchise vs Corporate Mix
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Smoothie King Franchise FAQ
How much does a Smoothie King franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $329,850 to $1,278,900.
What is the Smoothie King franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $15,000 to $30,000.
What royalty does Smoothie King charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of max(6% of revenue, $500/mo).
How much revenue does a Smoothie King franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $627,210 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Smoothie King franchise owner make?
Smoothie King disclosed median unit revenue of $627,210 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Smoothie King franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Smoothie King. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.