Fast-casual chain serving smoothies and healthy food options
Smoothie King franchise costs range from $346,000 to $1,278,000. With 1,400+ locations, the brand focuses on functional nutrition and health-conscious consumers.
March 20, 2026
176 new locations in 2024, $2B Blackstone acquisition, and 12 straight years of same-store sales growth. Why smoothies plus wraps is a winning QSR formula.
March 20, 2026
Cava's IPO tripled in value. Wingstop returned 20x. Portillo's struggled. Several major chains are eyeing public offerings: Panera (complicated by debt), Raising Cane's (no rush), and others. Here's the pipeline and what makes a successful QSR IPO.
March 20, 2026
Compare investment costs, fees, support, and requirements for 50 major QSR franchises. The most comprehensive franchise comparison resource available.
March 19, 2026
The dream of buying a franchise with an SBA loan and a handshake is fading fast. In 2026, banks want multi-unit experience, seven-figure liquidity, and brands that can demonstrate consistent unit economics. First-time buyers are finding fewer doors open.
March 19, 2026
Subway's multi-unit operators are selling, transferring, or simply walking away at rates not seen since the brand's early 2010s decline. Behind the exits: forced remodels, stagnant sales, and a growing sense that the Roark Capital playbook prioritizes brand value over operator profitability.
March 19, 2026