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<a href="https://www.smoothiekingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Smoothie King</a> is moving beyond drinks. As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/smoothie-king-launches-food-menu-nationwide-first-brand?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">first reported by Restaurant Business</a>, the 52-year-old brand has launched its first-ever food menu nationwide, adding a handful of savory options designed to pair with its smoothies. The new “Power Eats” lineup debuts with three Loaded Toasts — peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut and avocado — and two grab-and-go Protein Boxes. Additional items, including egg “clouds” and skewered chicken tenders, are slated for early 2026.&nbsp;The rollout follows an extended test in the Dallas-Fort Worth market that started with 14 stores and quickly scaled to 100. Smoothie King used that window to map out equipment needs, settling on toasters and TurboChef ovens that fit existing footprints without adding hoods or fryers. That choice matters for operators: it keeps capital requirements in check, simplifies training and preserves throughput — critical in a format built on speed.&nbsp;For a primarily beverage-led franchise, food unlocks strategic levers. First, daypart expansion. Smoothie King’s bowls, introduced in 2023, offered a preview of how solid food can change traffic patterns; the chain sold 4.5 million bowls in the first seven months, and leadership said the expansion boosted sales and visits. Expect toasts and protein boxes to do the same for breakfast, lunch and mid-afternoon snack, especially with bundling. (A limited-time $9.99 toast-plus-smoothie bundle for loyalty members starts now, opening to all guests Sept. 2.)&nbsp;Second, average check. The menu is intentionally built to complement, not replace, smoothies — think a 20-ounce blend plus an add-on toast or protein box. That pairing logic can nudge checks up without overhauling operations or staffing. As Chief Marketing Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-schaefer-6302357b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Claudia Schaefer</a> put it, “This menu has been over a year in the making, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with guests nationwide.” The company says the goal is to “give our guests what they’ve been asking for” while keeping the experience simple.&nbsp;Third, competitiveness. Tropical Smoothie Cafe and other rivals have long used food to win lunch and expand occasions; more recently,&nbsp;<a href="https://robeksfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Robeks</a> added handhelds, and&nbsp;<a href="https://nekterfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nékter</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.joejuice.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Joe &amp; the Juice</a> have been leaning into broader menus. Smoothie King’s move levels that playing field for its 1,200-plus U.S. locations while preserving a clean-label promise and quick service profile — positioning the brand for franchise development pitches that emphasize stronger daypart coverage and a broader use case.&nbsp;What to watch for at the unit level: incremental equipment packages (primarily toaster/oven), small merchandising tweaks, a tighter SKU set than a full kitchen and a focus on speed. If the bowls launch is any indication, operators could see a traffic lift without compromising throughput. For development teams, a credible food attachment can widen the pool of viable sites and co-tenants while supporting marketing that reaches beyond fitness-oriented use cases. In short, Smoothie King isn’t abandoning smoothies — it’s giving franchisees more ways to sell them.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/smoothie-king-launches-food-menu-nationwide-first-brand?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats-2730135" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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