Smoothie King recently announced the signing up a multi-unit development agreement to bring 15 new locations to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Franchisee Mohammed Azaz of HIBA-SK LLC will lead the DFW expansion after acquiring six existing Smoothie King locations in the fall of 2022.
The DFW expansion builds on the development momentum that Smoothie King has sustained in recent months, remaining on pace to open 100 locations before the end of 2023.
“We welcomed Mohammad to the Smoothie King family last year and we’re privileged that he’ll be expanding his presence with our brand through multiple new store builds. We’re always looking to partner with experienced franchisees that are not only eager to grow, but also passionate about making a positive impact in their community,” said Chris Bremer, Chief Development Officer at Smoothie King, in a press release. “Mohammed has exemplified this passion throughout his franchising career, and we are proud that he will be growing his portfolio further with Smoothie King.”
Azaz is a former healthcare executive at ORACLE Cerner, an American supplier of health information technology supplies and services, and has developed more than 30 franchised locations across Kansas City predominantly with Great Clips and Goddard Preschools. As the largest Great Clips franchisee in Kansas City, Azaz is adding more Smoothie King locations to his portfolio because of the brand’s leadership and continued innovation, among other core differentiators.
“I’ve been actively searching to further diversify my portfolio, and Smoothie King immediately stood out for its strong company mission, category leadership, products, and the ongoing support it provides franchisees,” Azaz said in the release.
The Smoothie King menu is full of flavorful and healthy options. From Get Fit Blends that can include protein-rich ingredients to Enjoy a Treat Blends with flavors such as Lemon Twist Banana and Orange X-Treme, Smoothie King has something for everyone. Younger guests might choose to enjoy Apple Kiwi Bunga, Berry Interesting, and Choc-A-Laka smoothies. Be Well Blends and Feel Energized Blends are also available. This year, the brand is celebrating 50 years and continues to evolve, launching new additions to the menu including Power Meal Smoothies, Gut Health Smoothies, and Smoothie Bowls.
