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Smoothie King

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Leadership

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.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Financing

How Smoothie King adjusts to an evolving customer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2020

CEO Wan Kim joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the chain’s approach to technology and how it innovates with a limited menu.

Beverage

Menu news of the week: Nov. 18, 2019

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 18, 2019

A roundup of recent winter beverage items launched at chain restaurants.

Marketing

10 unique LTOs hitting menus

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 11, 2019

These limited-time offers are differentiating the menu at restaurant chains.

Leadership

Smoothie King names a president in management shuffle

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2019

Dan Harmon adds the title while continuing to serve as COO. The duties of two other executives were also expanded.

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Smoothie King

May 03, 2019

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