How much does it cost to open a Planet Smoothie franchise?

The total initial investment for a Planet Smoothie franchise ranges from varies (contact the franchisor for current FDD data). This includes the franchise fee, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Planet Smoothie franchise?

Planet Smoothie franchisees pay a 5.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Planet Smoothie franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Planet Smoothie franchise generates $305,591 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $39,727.

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Planet Smoothie Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

N/A

Franchise Fee

N/A

Royalty Rate

5.0%

Initial Investment Range

Investment range data is not available for this franchise.

Franchise Fee

Franchise fee data is not available.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

5.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 7.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$305,591

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$280,048

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$39,727

per year

Profit Margin

13.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.4%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

+5 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	149	+13	—	—	152
2023	152	+14	—	—	158
2024	158	+10	-4	—	154

Is a Planet Smoothie Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Planet Smoothie franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

77/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

N/A

Insufficient data

Risk Level

Low

0.4% annual closure rate

Planet Smoothie scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $305,591 and a combined fee burden of 7.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.