Smoothie King has signed a total of 32 franchise agreements, including an area development agreement for 10 committed stores in Phoenix, Tucson and El Paso, during the first quarter of 2019.
Out of the 32 signed agreements, 17 came from existing Smoothie King Operators while another five are set to join the system as new franchisees. Outside of Arizona and Texas, other states where Q1 agreements were signed include Illinois, Florida, Michigan, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland, South Carolina and Virginia.
While Smoothie King continues to be a leader in the smoothie and wellness industry, its satisfaction remains unquenched as the brand aims for even greater growth in 2019. The brand is looking to sign a total of 130 franchise agreements for 225 committed stores and open a total of 116 franchise stores by the end of the year.
Curefoods has entered into its first master franchise agreement for Arambam, a health-focused brand under its Millet Express portfolio, with EAT360, founded by Anand Goud Lingala. This agreement marks a strategic step in Curefoods’ franchise-driven expansion model.
The 18-month agreement grants EAT360 the rights to operate Arambam outlets under a standardized framework approved by Curefoods. The partnership outlines a clear rollout plan, targeting the launch of 20 outlets within the first year. Each location will adhere to uniform store formats, curated menus, and consistent branding.
Ankit Nagori of Curefoods said, “We’re pleased to announce this agreement with EAT360, led by Anand Lingala. Arambam was built to reflect a balanced, health-oriented food philosophy rooted in Indian traditions, and we’re committed to maintaining that vision in every outlet. This agreement helps ensure brand consistency while tapping into strong regional expertise.”
Anand Goud Lingala, Founder of EAT360 added, “It’s an honour to partner with Curefoods and represent the Arambam brand. The clarity in their brand vision and operational excellence made this collaboration a fit for us. We’re aligned on quality, consistency, and creating value through disciplined execution.”
The partnership highlights Curefoods’ focus on expanding through franchise-led models while maintaining operational control and brand identity. Arambam has built a presence in the health food segment by offering Indian-inspired meals rooted in traditional wellness, appealing to consumers seeking consistent, nutritious options.
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