Smoothie King, which is based in Dallas, is continuing to expand its footprint in Greater Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.

The fast-casual chain is planning on open stores in Northeast Philadelphia, the western suburbs and Newark, Delaware.

The goal is to open 40 to 50 locations in the region over the next five years, according to Shawn Caric, Smoothie King’s vice president of franchise development.

To make this happen, the company is looking for new franchisees.

“Even if we did 10 openings a year, that would take us eight years to get there, so we’re looking for multiple partners to help us achieve that goal,” Caric said.

To be a Smoothie King franchisee, you need a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of at least $350,000.

Smoothie King currently has 18 stores throughout the region. Just in the last two years, stores were opened in Jenkintown, Langhorne and in Philadelphia on City Avenue, Bustleton Avenue and Frankford Avenue.

Read more about Smoothie King’s expansion in Greater Philadelphia in Philadelphia Business Journal.

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