Building on Smoothie King's 13 Years of Accelerated Growth, The Brand's Big Bet on Delicious & Nutritious Food Drives Industry-Leading Sales Performance and Franchise Expansion in 2026
PR Newswire
DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2026
13 Years of Growth: Smoothie King has consistently grown system wide sales since 2013 and ranks among the top five fastest-growing franchised restaurant concepts in the U.S.*Industry-Leading Sales Performance: In 2026, Smoothie King's same-store sales growth has averaged nearly 4x the industry rate, with positive same-store sales growth every month, including 9% growth in July; from 2020 through 2025, system sales are up nearly 64%, with average unit volumes up 27% during the same period.Food Expansion Driving Results: Following the June launch of the new delicious and nutritious Chicken Flatbreads that pair perfectly with the brand's smoothies, Smoothie King delivered its strongest same-store sales period of 2026 in July.Continued Franchise Expansion: In Q2, Smoothie King opened 19 new locations and added 32 new store opening commitments to its development pipeline; the brand's store count has grown 76% over the past 10 years, a 6% CAGR.DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2025, Smoothie King, whose vision is to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, invested in better understanding its guests' evolving needs and introduced its first ever food menu, laying the foundation for the future. That investment is paying off in a big way; one year later, Smoothie King is seeing same-store sales growth averaging nearly 4x the industry rate, even as many QSR brands continue to navigate industry headwinds and rely heavily on discounting.
