1851

<p><span style="Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">With more than 700 locations worldwide and plans to top 1,000 locations globally by the end of 2017, <a href="http://www.smoothiekingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-signs-acclaimed-partner-to-develop-45-locations-throughout-the-middle-east-2052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Smoothie King</a> is proud to announce its expansion into the Middle East, beginning with multiple locations in Dubai, through its partnership with <a href="http://www.al-ghurair.com/en/product-services/retail/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-signs-acclaimed-partner-to-develop-45-locations-throughout-the-middle-east-2052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Al Ghurair Retail</a>. <a href="http://smoothieking.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-signs-acclaimed-partner-to-develop-45-locations-throughout-the-middle-east-2052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Smoothie King</a> is providing guests around the world with nutritional solutions that live up to the brand&#8217;s founding vision to create &#8220;Smoothies With a Purpose.&#8221;</span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;Arial;EN-GB">Just a decade since its inception, Al Ghurair&#8217;s commercial reach spans more than 20 countries including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and boasts an eclectic roster including financial services, food and commodities, construction, education, prime technologies, printing and real estate.</span></p>
<div><span style="Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;Arial;EN-GB">Al Ghurair has supported the evolution of Dubai from a port city to a dynamic and cosmopolitan metropolis by developing brands there since the 1960s. The group employs more than 70,000 across the Middle East. A division of the company that will be implementing Smoothie King&#8217;s expansion, </span><span style="Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Al Ghurair Retail, currently represents six fashion brands and plans on opening 45 Smoothie King locations over the next five years throughout the GCC, starting with the United Arab Emirates before expanding into Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style="  background-color: white;">&#8220;I am thrilled to introduce Smoothie King as our first ever food and beverage brand and a meaningful new addition to Al Ghurair Retail&#8217;s rapidly expanding portfolio of companies in the UAE,&#8221; Al Ghurair Retail General Manager Laurent Cabioch said. &#8220;Al Ghurair Retail has seen the increasing demand for healthy food and beverage products for those on the go and Smoothie King will meet this demand as we take the concept from Dubai into the rest of the GCC.&#8221;</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style=" ">The GCC retail market has experienced a dramatic upsurge and now accounts for 54.5% of international retailers already present in the United Arab Emirates alone.</span><span style=" "> Al Ghurair is further expanding its roster with the high-performing franchise concept Smoothie King as a monumental addition.</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style=" "><a href="http://smoothieking.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=smoothie-king-signs-acclaimed-partner-to-develop-45-locations-throughout-the-middle-east-2052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Smoothie King</a> is poised for international success with its fine-tuned business model and high-quality products. One-off juice and smoothie businesses have been popping up all over the world, but Smoothie King differentiates itself as an originator and innovator in this space, evolving to meet customer&#8217;s health needs since 1973. The mission since the company&#8217;s inception carries through to today: to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style=" ">Smoothie King offers a wide variety of smoothies made with the highest quality ingredients, created to meet all nutritional goals including weight loss, weight gain and increased energy. Smoothie King is currently located in Korea, Grand Cayman and Singapore, and according to Dan Hannah, Vice President of International Business Development, the company is eyeing development in Japan, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia and Brazil.</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><span style=" ">&#8220;By working with dedicated and passionate partners like AG Retail, we are able to continue to build our brand and expand our presence worldwide, while preserving brand integrity,&#8221; said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim. &#8220;We are confident that the company will be a great ambassador for Smoothie King by serving the global community and helping to grow the brand in the Middle East.&#8221;</span></div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>


1851 Franchise

Innovator of juice & smoothie segment brings nutritional and purposeful smoothies to Dubai and beyond.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

Smoothie King Signs Acclaimed Partner to Develop 45 Locations Throughout the Middle East

smoothie-king-signs-acclaimed-partner-to-develop-45-locations-throughout-the-middle-east

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Inside Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’s Hands-On Training System: How the Brand Sets Franchisees Up for Success from Day One

inside-kekes-breakfast-cafes-hands-on-training-system-how-the-brand-sets-franchisees-up-for-success-from-day-one

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions Ranks No. 358 on the Franchise Times Top 400 List for 2025

caring-transitions-ranks-no-358-on-the-franchise-times-top-400-list-for-2025

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Proudly Serves Those Who Serve: Supporting Veterans on the Move and in Business

two-men-and-a-truck-proudly-serves-those-who-serve-supporting-veterans-on-the-move-and-in-business

Building a Caring Transitions Business as a First-Time Entrepreneur

building-a-caring-transitions-business-as-a-first-time-entrepreneur

Local Siblings Launch Caring Transitions of Somerset County to Build Legacy and Serve Seniors with Compassion

local-siblings-launch-caring-transitions-of-somerset-county-to-build-legacy-and-serve-seniors-with-compassion

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Amazon outage, AWS outage, Amazon AWS logo

The Day the Cloud Stalled: How Amazon's Outage Impacted Franchise Economy

amazon-aws-outage-franchise-impact-travel-dining-failure

Thursday 1851 Franchise Agg - NASAA’s Noncompete Push

NASAA’s Noncompete Push Puts Franchise Growth on Uncertain Ground

franchise-noncompete-nasaa-advisory-reasonableness-standard

How a Steady Economy Could Help Franchisors Plan Their Next Move

how-a-steady-economy-could-help-franchisors-plan-their-next-move

Bed Bath & Beyond - Franchise Expansion - Retail Strategy - 1851 Franchise

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Franchise Model as Part of Comeback Strategy

bed-bath-beyond-franchise-expansion-retail-strategy

Senior Entrepreneurship - Franchising - 1851 Franchise

Senior Entrepreneurship Is Rising — And Franchising Is a Key Outlet

senior-entrepreneurship-franchising-silver-startups

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

McDonald’s Is the Latest Franchise To Bet Big on Beverages with 500-Store Premium Drink Test

mcdonalds-is-the-latest-franchise-to-bet-big-on-beverages-with-500-store-premium-drink-test

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

graphic image of an 1851 franchisee spotlight brayden and johnny steven of teriyaki madness

Father-and-Daughter Team Bring Teriyaki Madness to Wichita, Kansas, With Big Expansion Plans

johnny-brayden-steven-teriyaki-madness-wichita

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

photo-of-laynes-chicken-fingers-dalton-dennis-southern-oregon

23-Year-Old Entrepreneur Brings Soon to Be Famous Chicken™ to Southern Oregon With 3-Unit Layne’s Chicken Fingers Franchise Signing

laynes-chicken-fingers-dalton-dennis-southern-oregon

Smoothie King Signs Acclaimed Partner to Develop 45 Locations Throughout the Middle East

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS