Smoothie King reaches 1,200 stores; to expand in Illinois
Smoothie King has hit a new milestone as it continues its rapid expansion.
The world’s largest smoothie chain has opened its 1,200th store in the United States with its new location in Roanoke, Texas. The new store, located near Smoothie King's corporate headquarters in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, will celebrate with a grand opening event featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 14. Guests will enjoy free smoothies, exciting prizes, and Smoothie King branded tumblers for the first 100 guests.
In addition to celebrating the Roanoke opening, Smoothie King is accelerating its expansion in the Chicago metro area, one of its fastest-growing markets, with 10 new locations in various stages of development. This includes recent openings in Dekalb on Oct. 14 and Chicago on Nov. 4, an upcoming opening in Crest Hill. slated for Nov. 18, and four more stores slated for early 2025 in Huntley, Lansing, Oak Lawn and Homer Glen.
Smoothie King has secured commitments for three more Illinois locations, including two in Chicago and one in Ottawa. The milestone and Chicago area expansion come after Smoothie King signed 38 new store commitments and opened 28 new stores across 16 states in the most recent quarter, marking the highest number of store openings in a single quarter in six years and the second-highest in its history.
Earlier this year, the chain said it was aiming for 100 new store openings in 2024.
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"Reaching the 1,200th store milestone at this beautiful new location in Roanoke is especially meaningful given our brand's presence in Dallas-Fort Worth, including our corporate headquarters and over 80 Smoothie King locations across the metroplex," said Chris Bremer, chief development officer at Smoothie King. "Additionally, our rapid expansion in the Chicago area brings our nutritious, delicious smoothies to even more neighborhoods to support healthier lifestyles for our guests across the city."
