Smoothie King has ranked #1 in its category for 19 years, and is ranked #104 overall in the top 500 franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Smoothie King wants bigger franchisees. For years, the Covington, Louisiana-based chain of smoothie shops focused on small operators, taking the McDonald’s approach to franchising by forcing operators to run one unit well before moving onto the second.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today a new franchise development incentive program in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., premier smoothie bar and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today its recent appointment of Tom O’Keefe as the company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer, along with the re-appointment of Joe Lewis—one of the original Smoothie King executives—as General Counsel.

Tom O’Keefe, the new president and chief operating officer of Smoothie King Franchises Inc., says the company will create a new division for company-owned units as the 626-unit chain looks to expand under new ownership.

In November, Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. opened its 19th store in the South Florida market, marking the beginning of the brand’s accelerated expansion plan under new Global CEO Wan Kim.

Smoothie King Franchises, the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced a new franchise development incentive program in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Richard Leveille has been employed by Smoothie King for 23 years and has seen it grow to a national brand with more than 500 stores nationwide.

SK USA, Inc. has agreed to purchase Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., both companies announced Monday. Smoothie King Co-founders Steve and Cindy Kuhnau to sell controlling interest of the Louisiana based company to SK USA, Inc., headed by CEO Wan Kim.

Smoothie King, the 1973 creator of the nutritional smoothie, unveiled its IAm1 campaign—a handle for supporting guests in their fight to stay fit in the New Year and beyond.

Smoothie King encourages fans to take an oath to stay fit with new Lean1 Smoothies, a partnership with journey gym and a trip to Super Bowl XLVI.

Smoothie King unveils its new smoothie designed specifically to help lose fat, curb hunger and tone muscle, with the debut of its new Lean1 Smoothie.

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2010 Franchise Conference June 4 and 5 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Themed Accountability Drives Profits, the conference featured keynote speaker Gerry Wienholt, president of PEP, Inc. and well-known motivational consultant.

Smoothie King has reached an agreement with BW Ventures, LTD to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years. BW Ventures plans to have its first location up and running in summer 2010.

Smoothie King has provided healthy alternatives to the public since 1973. The company continues to support that commitment by announcing the launch of the new Premium Smoothie King line of Vitamins and Supplements that address current American habits.

Smoothie King, the 1973 originator of the nutritional fruit smoothie, is showing its pioneering spirit again by leading the way to making healthy alternatives and high-quality meal replacements available to consumers in Japan.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the originator of the nutritional, fruit-based smoothie, has signed an agreement with the Amer Group to open at least 20 Smoothie King locations in Egypt and Turkey in the next few years.

Despite the global economic downturn, Smoothie King, the originator of the nutritional, fruit-based smoothie, announced recent new store openings that have allowed the company to surpass 600 locations worldwide

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., announced that its nearly 600 locations across the country are now open at 7 a.m. on weekdays. The expanded hours reflect the country’s demand for quick and healthy breakfast options.

Cool Drinks & “Brain Freeze” Contests Promote a Healthy Lifestyle.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. announces Tom Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Company Celebrates Nationwide Growth Across 32 States By Giving Free Smoothies to Guests Donating Five Canned Goods at Any Smoothie King on Saturday, Dec. 8

Smoothie King Introduces Line of Superfruit Items, Including Pomegranate Punch Smoothie.

Providing the latest in original nutritional products, Smoothie King introduced its private-label Gladiator™ Low Carb Meal Replacement.

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with vice president of marketing Bobby Williams about “Iam1” campaign.

January is generally the month New Year’s resolution holders stay true to their goals, and Smoothie King announced a new campaign, “Iam1,” that it hopes will help those who have resolved to get in better shape.

Though fall may be known more as a season for indulging in caramel apples and Halloween candy than a season for fitness and nutrition, Smoothie King is using the season to encourage its customers to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Nutritional drinks franchise Smoothie King launched a Facebook sweepstakes campaign in collaboration with social marketing agency Saeger Media Group to promote the company’s Lean1 Smoothie product, said Bobby Williams, VP of marketing at Smoothie King.

The Smoothie King is hoping to improve its image as both a health-conscious concept and a meal destination with the launch of its new product, the Lean1 Smoothie.

Layoffs loom and pensions plummet. But while our sour economy has some businesses backing off not every business is a bust. Sales at Smoothie King are booming despite the fact it’s off season.

News Story from ABC 33/40, Birmingham, AL

Smoothie King Franchisee Ships Smoothies to Husband, Unit Overseas

After years of stateside success, a Kenner-based fruit drink maker opens its first international franchise in the heart of South Korea's capital city.