March 4, 2025
Leading Açai Bowl, Smoothie and Juice Chain Recognized for Franchisee Satisfaction
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, has been named a Top Franchise for 2025 by Franchise Business Review – a prestigious distinction earned through direct, unbiased feedback from franchisees nationwide. Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchise owners across hundreds of notable franchise brands to assess franchisee satisfaction and overall brand performance. Responding franchisees evaluate key factors such as leadership, training, core values, work-life balance, profitability and overall business satisfaction.
Inclusion in this prominent ranking underscores Juice It Up!’s deep commitment to franchisee success and long-term growth. “We are honored to be recognized as a Top Franchise for 2025, especially because this ranking is based on feedback from our franchisees, and their success has always been central to our business model,” said Susan Taylor, President and CEO of Juice It Up!. “We are committed to providing franchisees with the tools, training and support needed to thrive in an evolving marketplace, and this recognition is a testament to the strength of our system, the dedication of our partners and the unwavering focus we place on operational excellence and sustainable franchise growth.”
As Juice It Up! celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, success continues to be driven by franchisee satisfaction, ongoing system enhancements, strategic expansion activities and an innovative and appealing menu, making the better-for-you fast casual concept a standout choice for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a thriving chain with remarkable growth momentum. In the past year, the brand recorded increases of 8.1% in same store sales and 10.8% in total system sales, surpassing $50 million. Franchisees continue to see strong financial performance, with the top 20% reaching over $894,000. Additionally, Juice It Up! has driven sustained growth, achieving a more than 50% increase in average unit volume over the past five years—a testament to the brand’s strong market position, franchisee success and increasing consumer demand. With a robust development pipeline, Juice It Up! is on track to exceed 100 locations by mid-2025.
Recognition as a Top Franchise for 2025 reflects the brand’s impressive marketplace position and growth outlook in an extremely competitive segment. “Thanks to strong annual sales, rising average unit volumes and a development pipeline with growing momentum, we are proving that Juice It Up! is a rewarding investment for savvy and
passionate entrepreneurs looking to build their portfolios and thrive with a brand dedicated to their success,” said Chris Britt, Co-Chairman and Co-Owner of Juice It Up!. As Juice It Up! begins its next 30 years in business, we remain dedicated to expanding with the right partners who share our vision for excellence across every facet of our business,” added Ed St. Geme, Co-Chairman and Co-Owner of Juice It Up!.
Juice It Up! continues to pursue development with new and existing franchise partners in California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Oregon, Nevada, Oklahoma and throughout the Western U.S. With a proven franchise business model carefully sculpted over the past 30 years, record sales and brand momentum, Juice It Up! is looking to partner with passionate single, multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees interested in joining a highly recognizable, successful and market-leading better-for-you fast casual concept. For more information about the Juice It Up! brand and available franchise opportunities, visit www.juiceitupfranchise.com.
About Juice It Up!
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains, was founded in 1995 with its Franchise Support Center now located in Irvine, California. Juice It Up!’s menu is designed with flavor and functionality in mind, resulting in products that not only taste great, but also support an active lifestyle. With nearly 130 locations open and under development across California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Oklahoma and Texas, the company boasts an attractive and modern store design, strong digital ordering technology, a focus on functional products and ingredient transparency and a menu that reflects the brand’s active personality and motto to “Live Life Juiced!” In addition to its existing territories throughout the Western United States, Juice It Up! is seeking expansion in Nevada and Utah. For more
information about becoming a Juice It Up! franchise partner, visit www.juiceitupfranchise.com.