Smoothie Factory + Kitchen charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $150/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen has been involved in 5 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Smoothie Factory + Kitchen franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen currently operates 7 locations (2025 FDD) (7 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 53.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -30.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Smoothie Factory + Kitchen is 46.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Smoothie Factory + Kitchen is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 1 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen provides 48 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.