Jamba Juice’s 2026 franchise disclosure says 130 outlets were terminated, not renewed, reacquired or ceased operations for other reasons over three years; 116 franchise agreements were terminated. The filing says the franchise could be riskier than systems with lower turnover.
The 2025 FDD reported nearly 50 store closures, offset by openings to a net loss of 17 locations. Fast Company reported 28 franchise terminations at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and four at Planet Smoothie over the same three-year period; Tropical had a much larger footprint.
RTM Nexus CEO Dominick Miserandino told TheStreet that a roughly $9 smoothie may be easier for consumers to cut from their budgets than coffee. Jamba’s 2026 FDD estimates a traditional store requires an initial investment of $480,850 to $941,300 and lists a $35,500 initial franchise fee.
