Food & Beverage

HB Protein Smoothies

Positioned to become a category leader in protein-first nutrition, HB Protein Smoothies is redefining the smoothie experience with a simple, efficient model built for today’s health-conscious consumer. Backed by 14+ years in the protein and smoothie industry, the brand delivers high-protein, great-tasting smoothies for daily routines. Its first franchise location is an end-cap in a Whole Foods–anchored center, demonstrating the brand’s premium positioning and market potential.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Semi-absentee

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$300,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$198,900 – $326,350
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$500,000
Initial franchise fee
$30,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
5%
Advertising / brand fund
Worldwide Creative Fund - Up to 2% of Gross Sales Local Store Marketing - Minimum of 1% of Gross Sales
Other recurring fees
Not disclosed
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Semi-absentee
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
1-3
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: HB Protein Smoothies provides hands-on support from day one, including real estate guidance, operational training, marketing support, and ongoing coaching. We also provide a pre-opening program that includes local marketing rollout, signage, community event guidance, advertising, and full grand opening support. Our team is there to guide you through grand opening to ensure a smooth launch and will continue to support as you ramp up. Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: No Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A The development agreements for California, Florida and British Columbia have been sold and those franchisees are only willing to pay 25% commissions to any broker. So any lead from FranServe for California, Florida and British Columbia will only be commissioned at 25%
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: No; N/A

Financing information

No financing information has been provided.

Brand facts

Founded
2013
Franchising since
2025
Franchised units
0
Company-owned units
1
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated September 14, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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