Planet Smoothie is home to the "best Tasting Smoothie on the Planet!" The brand has been "Changing the Way the Planet Eats" with healthy real fruit smoothies since opening their first store in 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia. Today it is still growring strong with over 100 store locations streching across the country with core marketing in Florida, Georgia and Ohio. The brand has proven it can travel across the US with locations as far north as Massachusetts and as far west as Hawaii.   Planet Smoothei stands by our franchisees and guide them every step of the way. From site selection and equipment purchasing, to training and marketing, Planet Smoothie provides the support to ensure brand consistency and integrity. Real Estate Planet Smoothie has established a set of minimum standards and site selection guidelines. We have experienced commercial real estate brokers who can assist you in the site selection process. Location is everything for your franchise. Real estate is a huge part of our success at Planet Smoothie. Please remember that a Planet Smoothie representative must visit and evaluate any site selected to ensure that it meets franchise standards.   Store Development   INTERIOR DESIGN Planet Smoothie has created an interior design plan that can be tailored to fit your approved location. Your plan includes prototype drawings that include layout, equipment schedule, finish schedule and rough-ins.   PLANET SMOOTHIE UNIVERSITY You will receive 5 days of on-site training during Planet Smoothie University at our flagship location in Atlanta, Georgia- learning everything from making smoothies to hiring staff and managing inventory.   GRAND OPENING SUPPORT When you get ready to open your Planet Smoothie, an opening team will come to your store approcimately 3-5 days prior to oepning. They prepare you and your staff for the VIP party and support your opening day- but more than that, their mission is to teach you how each and every Planet Smoothie should operate every day.   MARKETING SUPPORT Members of our marketing team assit you with the development of a grand opening and ongoing marketing plan tailored to your community. Local Store Marketing tools to grow your business are included on the brand's franchise-only Intranet. National Marketing campaigns are held throughout the year to grow trial and frequency within the stores.   ON-GOING OPERATIONS SUPPORT Stores receive ongoing support by a Business Consultant, who will guide you on best practices to effectively manage and grow your business.