Smoothie Fresh

"I became a Smoothie Fresh franchisee some 18 months ago and am very pleased with how it has progressed. After installing my initial 10 machines and spending time and receiving training with the siting guy doing this, I realised it was something I could do for myself. We undoubtedly have the best product on the market and so it is very well received by outlets. Since then I have opened another 18 sites making a total of 28 and I plan to double this amount by the end of this year. I have purchased a freezer van to enable me to do deliveries. I have at all times been very pleased with the support and back up which I have received from Smoothie Fresh. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I am currently in talks with a large chain of hotels who have agreed to 'test' the product in my area - so fingers crossed for this."

"I commenced with Smoothie Fresh in January 2007, having realised that there was a promising future in health drinks and in particular, the smoothie market. After research, I decided that the Smoothie Fresh product was the top of the range in Smoothie drinks and I wanted to have quality and not compete in the cheaper, inferior ranges. After a couple of months, I employed someone to assist me and I now have over 90 sites in my area. The sites vary a lot and many are small cafes but they give a satisfactory contribution to the overall profit. I have now decided to see some sunshine and have sent my associate out to Spain and have purchased a Smoothie Fresh franchise region in Spain which I will run in tandem with Ireland. The potential in Spain looks very promising."

"After owning a coffee shop we were looking for a new business. Because of our experience in the coffee shop we knew that smoothies were the up and coming drink. After looking on the internet we discovered the Smoothie Fresh Web Site. Following a meeting in June 2007 with the Smoothie Fresh management we decided to sign up to become a distributor in the North East. The drinks market in the UK is vast and smoothies in our view will take a substantial share. In our opinion the Smoothie Fresh product is by far the best on the market. We obtained our first account in July 2007 and in that summer we carried on gaining accounts on a monthly basis. We have continued to source and acquire new sites in the winter months. We are looking to expand not only in our existing area but by purchasing an additional area and employing someone to assist in development. The Smoothie Fresh organisation is well run, efficient and easy to work with. As a young industry we believe that the future looks very bright. BRING ON THE SUMMER."

"I have been with Smoothie Fresh for just over a year now. During this time I have built up the business with their support, including gaining some very good corporate clients, one of which is a multiple with around 60 outlets and these have been spread throughout the Smoothie Fresh Distributors covering different areas. Smoothie Fresh have expanded their range and improved the products allowing me to increase business to new and existing customers. When I was looking for a franchise, Smoothie Fresh provided both the product and backup that a single businessman needs to get started, without the need for extra staff, or infrastructure. This has allowed me to build a reputable business where I can expand at my own pace, and will during this year add staff and infrastructure to take me to the next level."