Start a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $298K - $512K

Units as of 2025: 108 22.7% over 3 years

Living in the stifling heat of Los Angeles, California, David Robertson had the idea of a juice place that was authentic, nutritious, and tasted good. In 1996, Robertson established the very first Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies in Los Angeles. Franchising began in 2001, and Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies now has over 80 franchise locations around the U.S.

Why You May Want to Start a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies Franchise

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is one of the leading smoothie and juice bar supermarket franchises. The business utilizes farm-fresh ingredients in order to get the full taste and optimum nutrient value of any homemade cocktail. It features a live display on the show, as consumers watch how their juices and smoothies are made with freshly squeezed juice from actual fruit and vegetables.

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies fresh juice has already been ahead of its time in terms of creativity and efficiency. The franchise has also launched many raw juices and dietary enhancements, such as acai bowls and Greek yogurt smoothies.

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies innovative well-balanced menu provides nutritious options to all types of people. The franchise has flavors that cater to almost all ages and demographics. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies creates versatility by providing delicious, fruit-based sweets with strong nutrient boosts made from the freshest ingredients.

What Might Make a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies a Good Choice?

Possibly more than ever, people want to eat healthily, so they can sleep happier, be more energetic, and be emotionally alert. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies are made-to-order, improved by a patented line of dietary boosts, offer the proper nutrients, fiber, calcium, vitamins, and minerals to boost metabolism and general well-being.

To be part of the Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

Robeks Fresh Juice & Smoothies has partnered with third-party financial sources that may offer help with the franchise fee, startup cost, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and payroll.

How To Open a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies Franchise

Franchisees may experience success with Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies since you can have solid name recognition in a dynamically increasing category. The operational simplicity model of the business includes minimal equipment, a minimal operational footprint, easy-to-train employees, no excess materials, and access to national purchasing power.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

It may also be helpful to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you are financially sound enough to own and operate a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies franchise.

Company Overview

About Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

Industry	Food
Related Categories	Smoothies/Juices, Fruit, Beverages
Founded	1996
Parent Company	Robeks Franchise Corp.
Leadership	David Rawnsley, President & CFO
Corporate Address	5220 Pacific Concourse Dr., #395 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2001 (24 years)
# of employees at HQ	18
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.
# of Units	108 (as of 2025)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$30,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$298,050 - $511,500
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$300,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$100,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$10,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	7%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2.5%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	80 hours
Classroom Training	16 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	15
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes