FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Smoothie King FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Smoothie King FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $346,350–$1,277,650 to $329,850–$1,278,900, and the system grows from 1,201 to 1,242 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $346,350 | $329,850 | −$16,500 (−4.8%) |
| High end of range | $1,277,650 | $1,278,900 | +$1,250 (+0.1%) |
| Full range | $346,350–$1,277,650 | $329,850–$1,278,900 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $329,850–$1,278,900, versus $346,350–$1,277,650 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$16,500 (−4.8%) and the high end moves by +$1,250 (+0.1%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,201 | 1,242 | +41 (+3.4%) |
Smoothie King reports 1,242 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 1,201 in the 2025 filing (+41 (+3.4%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Smoothie King included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Smoothie King franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Smoothie King states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $329,850–$1,278,900, against $346,350–$1,277,650 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $346,350 to $329,850 (−$16,500 (−4.8%)) and the high end moves from $1,277,650 to $1,278,900 (+$1,250 (+0.1%)).
How many locations does Smoothie King have?
The 2026 FDD for Smoothie King reports 1,242 outlets in Item 20, against 1,201 in the 2025 filing — 41 more.
Does Smoothie King disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Smoothie King included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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