Smoothie King

Smoothie King debuts a menu for Ozempic users

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 29, 2024

The five smoothies on the chain’s new GLP-1 Support Menu are high in fiber, have no added sugar and feature at least 19 grams of protein each, with the Gladiator packing up to 61 grams of protein.

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How Smoothie King evolved to meet its customers’ health needs

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2022

The Bottom Line: The smoothie chain changed its ingredients and its menu to focus on health and get back to its original brand vision. The move was not without its risks.

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How Smoothie King cut back on sugar and won

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Wan Kim, CEO of the fast-growing chain, discusses how the chain risked its growth to stay true to its healthy mission.

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Smoothie King names Chris Bremer chief development officer

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 13, 2022

Bremer will oversee the smoothie chain’s franchise development, real estate, design and construction departments.

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Another fried chicken sandwich and a stuffed pizza crust make menu headlines

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2021

Taste Tracker: Pizza Hut stuffs it to Papa John’s, Sonic enters the chicken sandwich wars and Dunkin’ buzzes in the new year.

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Menus get creative with chicken this fall

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2020

Taste Tracker: Boston Market’s new flavor combos, Buffalo Wings & Rings goes Korean and veggie variations continue to trend at Ike’s and other chains.

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