NEW ORLEANS, (August 12, 2015) — Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 720 stores worldwide, is bringing a popular seasonal favorite back to the menu at the end of this month. Pumpkin Spice Smoothies, made with Frozen Yogurt or Greek Yogurt, will be available for a limited time from August 31 to December 31.

“As we transition into the Fall season, you can’t help but want to try all of the seasonal pumpkin items we see on menus across the country,” said Brooke Alpert, Smoothie King’s nutritional consultant. “However, they are not always the healthiest items, which is why Smoothie King’s Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is such a great option. When made with Greek Yogurt, a 20-ounce smoothie has 15 grams of protein, 300 calories, and 4 grams of fiber. If you are going to seek out a seasonal indulgence this year, Smoothie King’s Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is a wonderful, guilt-free option!”

Smoothie King’s Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is blended with all-natural pumpkin pie filling, non-fat milk, vanilla protein blend, Greek or Frozen yogurt, immune enhancer and Turbinado (optional).

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Winter Park, Fla., (July 8, 2015) – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will open a new location at 2254 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, Fla. The 900-square-foot space is the first of five stores that business partners and Smoothie King franchisees Barry Edwards and Christie Dornier will open in the next three years in the Orlando metro area.

On July 16, 2015, the new Winter Park Smoothie King store will host a fundraiser for the local Crosby YMCA; all smoothie sales, up to $1,500, will go back to the local YMCA. Then, on July 17, 2015, the new store will host a grand opening day that includes free Smoothie King t-shirts to the first 100 guests. In addition, attendees will have a chance to win a $250 “Smoothies for Summer” gift card.

“We are thrilled to bring Smoothie King to Winter Park,” said Christie Dornier, Winter Park franchisee for Smoothie King. “Our smoothies are the perfect fit for a community that aligns so well with our company’s mission of inspiring people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.”

Grand Opening Celebrations Schedule:

All events will be hosted at the new Winter Park store located at: 2254 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park, Fla.

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NEW ORLEANS, (June 9, 2015) – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, today announced a partnership with U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Star Lauren Holiday. Post World Cup Finals, a new campaign called “Celebrate the Cup” will launch, bringing Holiday to cities across the country to participate in local soccer clinics. The campaign will begin in July 2015 with dates and locations to be announced after the World Cup.

“Lauren Holiday is an incredible athlete who truly encompasses the mission of Smoothie King to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Wan Kim, owner and CEO of Smoothie King. “Smoothie King will be cheering for Lauren throughout the World Cup and we look forward to working with her to inspire many young athletes across the U.S. this summer. Let’s ‘Celebrate the Cup’ and (hopefully) a U.S. victory!”

About Lauren Holiday

Lauren was introduced to the World most prominently in the summer of 2011 scoring goals for the U.S. at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She scored the first goal and assisted on the winning goal in the semi-final against France on July 13, 2011.
 The USA’s best post-up player has shown to have an ability to impact the game off the bench and in a starting role. Lauren is strong into physical battles, but also an excellent passer in the attacking third and has shown the ability to partner well with whoever is on the forward line with her.

At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, her leadership on and off the field helped propel her team to win an Olympic Gold Medal, the second of Lauren’s career. Lauren is a two-time U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year award recipient (2007, 2014).

Lauren met her future husband, NBA star and fellow Wasserman Media Group client Jrue Holiday, while they were both student athletes at UCLA. The All-Star couple exchanged vows in 2013. They are active in the communities of Los Angeles and New Orleans.

Career Highlights:

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New Orleans, Louisiana (June 5, 2015) — Smoothie King will launch the Smoothie King Race Team this month with New Orleans Pelicans superstar, Jrue Holiday, serving as honorary captain. The Smoothie King Race Team will inspire New Orleanians to live healthy and active lifestyles by providing incentives and discounts for participating in races held by local race group the New Orleans Track Club.

Race Team participants have the chance to meet Jrue Holiday at area races throughout the year. They will also receive a free Smoothie King Race Team running shirt, discounts to New Orleans Track Club race events, a chance to win tickets to see Jrue Holiday play at the Smoothie King Center, autographed basketballs, jerseys and more!
“The Smoothie King Race Team embodies the mission of Smoothie King: to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle,” said John Sampson, a New Orleans Smoothie King Franchisee. “We’re excited to partner with Jrue Holiday and the New Orleans Track Club who are the perfect partners to bring this mission to life in New Orleans.”

To become a Smoothie King Race Team member download the Smoothie King loyalty app and enter code #TeamSmoothie. You can download the Smoothie King app in the iTunes or Google Play store. Smoothie King loyalty app members can email Joey.Schulz@SmoothieKing.com to receive a signup form. For more details visit www.smoothieking.com/teamsmoothie.

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NEW ORLEANS, (June 1, 2015) – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will introduce a new smoothie to its menu this June. The smoothie, called “Peach Papaya,” will be unveiled as an extension to the franchise’s popular, new, Greek Yogurt Smoothies line.

The Peach Papaya Greek Yogurt Smoothie is blended with peaches, Chobani® Greek Yogurt, papaya juice blend, mango juice blend, protein, fiber and electrolytes. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium, is a good source of iron, and at just 340 calories and 12g of protein for a 20 oz. cup, it can be consumed as either a meal replacement or healthy snack.

“When we launched our Greek Yogurt Smoothie line last year using Chobani, America’s #1 Greek Yogurt brand, the positive response was immediate!” said Wan Kim, owner, and CEO of Smoothie King. “The line quickly became one of our top sellers and remains in the top 10 of our product mix. Extending this line with Peach Papaya was a natural progression to both satisfy our guests and expand on our partnership with the strong Chobani brand.”

The Peach Papaya Greek Yogurt Smoothie was developed to help guests maintain healthy digestive function and heart health, and replenish electrolytes lost during exercise. It also delivers the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt, like having more protein than regular yogurt*. The other three Greek Yogurt Smoothies on the menu, which were launched in 2014, include Pineapple Mango, Strawberry Blueberry, and Orange Vanilla.

*Chobani® Greek yogurt contains at least 12% more of the daily value for protein than regular, unstrained yogurt. Protein content of regular low-fat yogurt is 11 grams protein per 8 oz. serving; Chobani® Greek yogurt low-fat contains 11-12 grams of protein per 5.3 oz. serving.

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NEW ORLEANS, (April 13, 2015) – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will introduce a new smoothie to its menu this April. The smoothie, called “Nutty Super Grain,” will be featured as an extension of the franchise’s new Vegan Smoothies line, which is consistently among the top ten smoothies on Smoothie King’s menu showing the appeal among both vegan and non-vegan guests.

Nutty Super Grain Vegan Smoothie will be blended with almond milk, Sunwarrior® Protein, peanut butter, bananas, and a super grain blend featuring ancient grains like quinoa, buckwheat, chia, flaxseed, amaranth, teff, and millet.

“The new Vegan Smoothies we launched last year were a hit among our guests, largely because of the trends we’re seeing in plant-based dieting,” said Wan Kim, owner and CEO of Smoothie King. “People are much more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. That’s exactly why this year, we’re putting an emphasis on super grains and almond milk. We’re going back to the basics with our ingredients and giving our guests the nutritional building blocks of a healthy body.”

This is the first time in Smoothie King history that the franchise is offering a dairy-free milk option. Recognizing the rising popularity of non-dairy based milk offerings, almond milk is not only an ingredient in this new smoothie, but is available as an extra in any smoothie the chain offers. Almond milk’s health benefits are undeniable with 50 percent more calcium than dairy milk, zero cholesterol and saturated fat, and an excellent source of vitamin E.

Smoothie King’s proprietary Super Grain blend uses notable ancient grains like chia, quinoa and flax in addition to grains that are starting to get noticed like teff, millet and buckwheat. Super Grains is available as an enhancer for any smoothie and boosts the nutty flavor profile of the new Nutty Super Grain Vegan Smoothie. This smoothie is both GMO and gluten free. To find out more about Vegan Smoothies or see the full menu of offerings from Smoothie King, visit SmoothieKing.com.

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (January 8, 2015) – Smoothie King, the premier smoothie bar and nutritional lifestyle center in the industry, unveiled its latest South Florida store on Monday morning, January 5, 2015 with a grand opening event at its new Fort Lauderdale location. The new corporate store is located at 815 SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale and includes a new Smoothie King look and menu. In celebration of the event, free 12 ounce Angel Food smoothies and giveaways helped guests celebrate the new store throughout the day.

The Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Jack Seiler, made a special appearance and participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Smoothie King team. Guests learned about a new campaign Smoothie King is leading to help guests in Fort Lauderdale and across the nation stay on track with their healthy New Year’s resolutions. The Change a Meal Challenge encourages guests to replace one meal a day – throughout the year– with a highly nutritious smoothie.

Under its accelerated expansion plan, Smoothie King plans to open more than 1,000 stores across the United States over the next 3 years.

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WHAT:

More than 2,000 runners will be making their way through the historic streets of New Orleans for the first-ever Smoothie King Big Easy Running Festival. The inaugural event, which includes half marathon, 4-mile, and 1-mile race options, will end with a finish fit for New Orleans, as runners are greeted at Smoothie King Center by the infamous moves of the 610 Stompers, Cowboy Mouth, and the spirited sounds of area high schools bands. The prize purse for the race is $25,000.

WHO:

Smoothie King and more than 2,000 runners from 33 states.

WHY:

Smoothie King’s mission is to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The Smoothie King Big Easy Running Festival supports this mission in a way that engages the local community.

WHERE:

Finish Line: Smoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70113

WHEN:

7:00 AM – Half Marathon Begins
9:45 AM – 4-Mile Race Begins
10:30 AM – 1-Mile Race Begins

WEBSITE:

www.bigeasyrunfest.com

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NEW ORLEANS – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the fast-growing smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will be launching a new, limited-time menu offering on November 17, 2014. Dark Chocolate Smoothies, which will be available at all Smoothie King stores over the holiday season, are blended with Ghirardelli 100 percent cocoa and are all under 300 calories for a 20 oz..

“Smoothie King’s new Dark Chocolate Smoothies introduce decadent dieting just in time for the holidays,,” said Wan Kim, owner and CEO of Smoothie King. “In fact, these smoothies have zero trans fats, up to 15g of lean protein, and are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron. They are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy chocolate for those watching their waistline this holiday season.”

The three new Dark Chocolate Smoothies include:

  1. Dark Chocolate Strawberry
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, strawberries, Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend and vanilla, this smoothie satisfies the sweet tooth while delivering healthy nutrients to the body.
  2. Dark Chocolate Orange
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, orange juice,Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend, vanilla and turbinado, this smoothie is the perfect combination of two naturally satisfying, sweet flavors: chocolate and orange.
  3. Dark Chocolate Mint
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, natural peppermint flavor, bananas, Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend, vanilla and turbinado, this smoothie defines decadent dieting.

“100 percent cocoa is an abundant source of fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese, and is rich in antioxidants,” says Brooke Alpert, nationally-recognized nutritionist. “When paired with Smoothie King’s Gladiator and Lean1 protein, which aid in muscle retention and fat loss, these Dark Chocolate Smoothies provide fantastic nutrition while tasting delicious.”

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NEW ORLEANS – Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the fast-growing smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will be launching a new, limited-time menu offering on November 17, 2014. Dark Chocolate Smoothies, which will be available at all Smoothie King stores over the holiday season, are blended with Ghirardelli 100 percent cocoa and are all under 300 calories for a 20 oz..

“Smoothie King’s new Dark Chocolate Smoothies introduce decadent dieting just in time for the holidays,,” said Wan Kim, owner and CEO of Smoothie King. “In fact, these smoothies have zero trans fats, up to 15g of lean protein, and are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and iron. They are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy chocolate for those watching their waistline this holiday season.”

The three new Dark Chocolate Smoothies include:

  1. Dark Chocolate Strawberry
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, strawberries, Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend and vanilla, this smoothie satisfies the sweet tooth while delivering healthy nutrients to the body.
  2. Dark Chocolate Orange
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, orange juice,Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend, vanilla and turbinado, this smoothie is the perfect combination of two naturally satisfying, sweet flavors: chocolate and orange.
  3. Dark Chocolate Mint
    • Blended with Ghirardelli 100% cocoa, natural peppermint flavor, bananas, Lean1® protein, Gladiator® protein, protein blend, vanilla and turbinado, this smoothie defines decadent dieting.

“100 percent cocoa is an abundant source of fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese, and is rich in antioxidants,” says Brooke Alpert, nationally-recognized nutritionist. “When paired with Smoothie King’s Gladiator and Lean1 protein, which aid in muscle retention and fat loss, these Dark Chocolate Smoothies provide fantastic nutrition while tasting delicious.”

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Susanna Kalnes – Snackbox
susanna@snackbox.us
708.494.1114