Planet Smoothie - Franchise
Quick Summary
Business ownership is "smooth" when you own a piece of the planet. With a menu that has all-day consumer appeal, your future with Planet Smoothie is about as sweet as it gets. And investing in a lucrative future at Planet Smoothie could be a lot easier than you think!
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Planet Smoothie
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $150,000 | |
| Year Founded | 1995 | |
| # of Existing Units | 130 |
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- Overview
Planet Smoothie - Franchise
- REAL ESTATE – Our experienced commercial real estate network can assist you with site selection.
- TRAINING - Comprehensive training at Planet Tasti University and at our flagship location, followed by 7-10 day on-site training in your store prior to opening, and a variety of learning programs.
- MARKETING SUPPORT - Our marketing team will provide guidance and high-quality marketing materials to support your store opening and ongoing local marketing efforts.
- Smoothie sales continue to climb, and the $2 billion category is projected to increase another 25% over the next three years.1
- Smoothies represent one of the largest2 and fastest growing beverage segments in the $566 billion restaurant industry.3
- Overall spending on reduced fat, lower-carb, and lower calorie products is up $9 billion in the last 4 years.4
- Home to "The best tasting smoothie on the planet," Planet Smoothie is one of the longest standing smoothie franchises and has over 100 locations spanning across the country.
To learn more and to begin the process of business ownership, please complete the request info form now.
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