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Buy a Shake Smart Franchise

Shake Smart is a healthy fast-casual franchise founded in 2011 by CEO Kevin Gelfand, specializing in protein shakes, smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, nut butter, and avocado toast for on-the-go nutrition. With over 45 locations primarily on college campuses across 20+ states, it pioneers “functional nutrition” targeting busy students and health-conscious consumers. Backed by strategic investments from NewSpring Franchise and Tecum Capital, Shake Smart is accelerating multi-unit expansion into non-campus venues like airports and hospitals amid rising demand for convenient, nutrient-dense options. This low-complexity model suits quick-service formats, offering multiple daypart appeal and recession-resistant growth in the wellness sector.

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Why buy a Shake Smart Franchise?

Shake Smart offers explosive growth in a $84B+ fast-casual surge, with proven 117% expansion and PE backing for franchising. Low-ops model yields high margins in recession-proof wellness, ideal for passive scaling via campuses and beyond. Join a leader in functional nutrition, tapping protein loyalty across generations.

Shake Smart Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $40,000–$50,000

    • Initial Investment

      $85,000–$200,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • 4-week online + 10-day in-person bootcamp (74 hours total)

    • Ongoing ops coaching

    • Site selection

    • Supply chain

Shake Smart – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Shake Smart equips franchisees with operational expertise from NewSpring's franchise restaurant networks, including training, human capital access, and infrastructure scaling. Support covers site selection for high-traffic spots, supply chain partnerships, and marketing to drive unit growth. Ongoing coaching ensures simple operations in blended drinks and grab-and-go foods, enabling rapid launches.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Shake Smart garnered Inc. 5000 recognition for 117% three-year growth, ranking #3380 in 2025. Key investments from NewSpring Franchise (2024) and Tecum Capital highlight its leadership in healthy fast-casual, fueling nationwide expansion. Praised as a "differentiated product offering" by investors, it exemplifies fast-growing multi-unit potential.

  3. Industry / Market

    The US fast-casual market grows by $84.5B from 2025-2029, driven by health-focused, customizable options like plant-based and eco-friendly items. Protein smoothie segment hits $17.9B by 2032 (4.5% CAGR), fueled by workout culture and on-the-go demand. Shake Smart capitalizes on this, expanding beyond campuses into booming wellness QSR.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Ideal Shake Smart owners are entrepreneurial multi-unit operators with sales/marketing experience, drawn to health trends and campus/high-traffic sites. No foodservice background required; success hinges on business acumen, liquidity for $85K-$200K investment, and passion for nutrition. Motivated leaders thrive in scalable, low-labor models.

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