Smoothie King’s Q3 report includes 38 new store commitments and 28 new store openings across 16 states. Credit: Smoothie King / PRNewswire.

Smoothie King has announced 38 new store commitments and 28 new store openings across 16 US states in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.

This is the highest count of store openings in a single quarter since 2018.

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The brand’s Clean Blends initiative continues to drive its popularity, with its focus on whole fruits and vegetables and the elimination of more than 70 “No-No List” ingredients such as artificial additives and added sugars. This commitment to healthier options is resonating with consumers and franchisees alike.

Among key milestones for the quarter were entering two new US states, opening a flagship store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, launching the first Smoothie King in Austin, Texas in three years and opening two stores in Colorado.

The brand also introduced its Coconut Bowls nationwide, adding a plant-based option to its Smoothie Bowl lineup.

Smoothie King chief development officer Chris Bremer said: “Our Q3 results reflect our focused approach to growth and expansion.

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“With 28 new stores opened and 38 new commitments secured, we’re seeing strong momentum across the country. Franchisees are reinvesting in the brand, and we’re breaking into new markets, positioning ourselves for continued success into the next quarter and beyond.”

Strategic locations such as at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport were among the 28 new stores opened in the quarter.

The brand’s development pipeline saw 38 new store commitments across 12 states with existing franchisees driving almost 70% of the year’s growth, demonstrating their confidence in Smoothie King’s business model.

In Colorado, Smoothie King plans six more openings as part of a three-year initiative to boost its presence in the Denver area by almost 60%. The latest store openings in Longmont and Glendale are pivotal to this expansion strategy.