20 Refreshing Juice Bar Franchises to Consider

The juice bar industry is thriving. According to IBISWorld, the juice and smoothie bar industry brings in about $2 billion per year and is experiencing a steady rate of growth.

That growth could also be due in part to the thriving fitness industry. Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with health and wellness. So juice and smoothie bars naturally fit into that niche. If you’re interested in being a part of that growing industry, here are some juice bar franchise opportunities to consider.

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Check Out These Juice Bar Franchises

Jamba Juice

One of the most popular juice and smoothie franchises out there, Jamba Juice provides strong brand recognition that can benefit franchisees. In addition, franchisees can receive training and operations support, as well as access to vendors. The initial franchise fee is $25,000, plus royalty and marketing fees.

Smoothie King

This popular smoothie chain provides more than just juices and smoothies. The company also offers things like supplements and healthy snacks. For franchisees, Smoothie King provides training and support. And initial franchise fees range from $20,000 to $30,000.

Juice It Up

Juice It Up is a raw juice bar that offers a variety of different franchise opportunities. Applicants should have a strong business background, including previous restaurant ownership or management experience. Fees can vary based on the type of franchise, with initial franchise fees ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.

Tropical Smoothie Café

Tropical Smoothie Café is currently considering new franchise applicants in areas around the U.S. The fast casual restaurant chain offers a variety of smoothies and tropical inspired foods. The overall investment cost can range from $210,550 to $478,550.

Clean Juice

Clean Juice Bar is a growing juice bar chain with several locations currently in North Carolina. The company uses organic ingredients and cold press technology to create quality juices and smoothies. The company provides support to franchisees and also encourages franchisees to be part of their communities through charitable giving and more.

Froots

This juice and smoothie bar offers franchise opportunities for those interested in new locations, smaller kiosks and area directors who want to open multiple locations. The initial franchise license fee is $25,000, plus a 6 percent royalty rate and a two percent marketing contribution. Froots provides support, training, marketing and access to vendors.

NrGize Lifestyle Café

NrGize offers a variety of smoothies, juices meal replacement shakes and more healthy options. To own a franchise, you’ll need to pay a franchise fee of $7,500 to $30,000 and undergo operational training. Then the company provides support for things like site selection and marketing.

Robeks

Robeks provides healthy juice and smoothies to athletic and health conscious consumers. The company currently has over 100 locations open around the country. To start your own, you’ll need to spend an initial investment of between $243,000 and $336,800, including a franchise fee of $25,000.

Grabbagreen

With both food and juice on the menu, Grabbagreen currently has franchises and company owned locations in several states around the country. To get started, you’ll need a total investment of between $222,850 and $396,700, including a $30,000 franchise fee.

Qwench Juice Bar

With a focus on fresh ingredients and emerging food trends, Qwench offers raw squeezed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and more. You’ll need at least $150,000 in liquid capital and two years experience as a restaurant owner or operator in order to get started.

Liquid Nutrition

With a focus on holistic and healthy living, this juice and smoothie chain currently has locations in a handful of different countries, including the U.S. To open a Liquid Nutrition franchise, you’ll need a net worth of at least $300,000, with $150,000 in liquid assets. Multi-unit franchises are also available to applicants who qualify.

MixStirs

MixStirs, a franchise business that specializes in healthy smoothies and other food options, is currently accepting new franchises and even multi-unit developments around the country. The initial franchise fee is $25,000. And the company also collects a 5 percent ongoing royalty fee for franchises.

I Love Juice Bar

This chain provides a variety of different juices, smoothies and healthy vegetarian food options. To get started, you’ll need to pay a $25,000 franchise fee and have a net worth of at least $300,000. I Love Juice Bar also provides training and support for franchisees.

Mr. Smoothie

Mr. Smoothie provides a variety of different fruit juices, smoothies and frozen yogurt. The franchise fee for Mr. Smoothie is $20,000. And the total startup investment can range from $87,650 to $376,400.

Smoothie Factory

This juice bar and smoothie business focuses on using real fruit and fresh ingredients for everything from juice to frozen yogurt. The costs vary by location and format. But you’ll need a net worth of at least $200,000 with at least $100,000 in liquid capital to qualify for a Smoothie Factory franchise.

Vitality Bowls

Calling itself a “superfood café,” Vitality Bowls specializes in smoothies, juices and other menu items made with fresh fruit and other healthy ingredients. The initial franchise fee is $35,000 for one location and $25,000 for any additional locations. The company also collects a 6 percent royalty fee.

Fresh Healthy Café

This internationally recognized brand provides a variety of juices, smoothies and healthy food options. Fresh Healthy Cafe offers full service franchises as well as smaller kiosks that you can start in malls or similar locations. The initial franchise fee is $30,000, but other costs can vary based on the type of franchise.

Kwench Juice Café

This juice bar also focuses on creating beverages using fresh natural ingredients. The initial franchise fee for Kwench is $21,500. And the company doesn’t charge any ongoing royalties. However, they do have a suggested monthly advertising budget for franchisees.

club Detox

This California based company is a juice bar combined with a healthy detox program provider. Specializing in cleanses and infrared sauna treatments, club Detox offers franchise opportunities to people who are interested in healthy living and detox programs. The company offers training and site selection assistance for franchisees.

Maui Wowi

This popular fast casual franchise specializes in coffee and smoothie beverages. Maui Wowi puts it s emphasis, like many other similar juice bar franchises, on fresh ingredients, but initial investment is steeper. The company currently has more than 450 units around the world. To get started with your own franchise, you should expect to spend between $75,000 and $300,000 in total startup costs.

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