Smoothie King Ends 40th Year In Business With Strong Growth, Significant Same-Store Sales Increase

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, experienced its fourth consecutive year of same-store sales growth and development in 2013. Smoothie King's 93 single-unit and 10 area development agreements is a record for the company, which demonstrates the brand's commitment to continuing its aggressive growth beyond its 40 th year.

In 2013, the New Orleans-based smoothie franchise expanded its global reach with five new international locations in Singapore and 20 units in South Korea. Domestically, Smoothie King's footprint expanded to Connecticut, one of the 41 new franchised locations and 10 corporate stores opened last year.

"Smoothie King is outpacing other brands in our category in same-store sales and development. We've achieved tremendous growth over the past year and we have no plans of slowing down," said Smoothie King Global CEO Wan Kim, who reenergized the brand's growth after purchasing the company in 2012. "Our proven business model combined with our new, refreshed brand image and new store design, have jumpstarted Smoothie King's development. Our commitment to furthering our mission to inspire healthy and active lifestyles continues to drive our success."

Smoothie King is on track to open 160 new franchised locations in 2014 in cities such as Atlanta Austin, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tallahassee, Washington D.C. and other markets throughout the U.S. In addition, Smoothie King plans to open 25 corporate stores in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and South Florida.

Smoothie King, which reported a five percent same-store sales growth in 2013, plans to add more than 900 new franchised and corporate locations domestically over the next four years. The brand has extensivesmoothie franchise opportunitiesavailable in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, as well as Texas. Smoothie King also continues to expand internationally through both master franchise and corporate stores in South Korea, Singapore and the Cayman Islands, and is focusing on identifying partners in several key countries in Asia and the Middle East.

Franchisees should possess a passion for the brand and be dedicated to serving the community. While restaurant experience is not required, the ideal candidate for thesmoothie franchiseshould have an entrepreneurial spirit, as well as sales, marketing, restaurant and/or retail experience.

To learn more about the benefits of owning a Smoothie King, or for more information and to register for a Discovery Day, please visitwww.smoothiekingfranchise.comor contact Stephen Foley at stephen.foley@smoothieking.com or (985) 635-6973, ext. 154.

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