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Popular Ice Cream & Smoothie Franchises

By , About.com Guide

Buying an ice cream or smoothie franchise could sometimes be a risky choice. In certain areas of the country it is a seasonal business and this will cause for low sales in winter months. There are many ice cream and smoothie franchises available today. Here are a few popular many ice cream and smoothie franchises.

1. Baskin Robbins Franchise

Baskin Robbins reports “98% brand awareness” that makes this mega brand the recognized leader in the ice cream confection industry. With over 5,800 locations in 34 countries, “America's Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop” has both national and international presence with no end in sight for expansion and growth.

2. Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

This 20-year-old company touts proven stability and is known for having high-quality ingredients. Patrons love that their favorite topping can be incorporated right into the ice cream as an option to being sprinkled on top.

3. Booster Juice Franchise

Ten separate awards persuaded Entrepreneur Magazine to rank Booster Juice No. 2 in the Juice Bar Category. Booster Juice offers a healthy alternative to fast food.

4. Jamba Juice Franchise

Experts say juice combined with whey protein and Omega fatty acids form a healthy choice for a complete meal. Jamba Juice offers many healthy choices. Jamba juice is big on juice and offers a huge variety including more the exotic and increasingly popular pomegranate juice as well as the miracle juice, Acai, from the Acai berry that is also a powerful anti-oxidant.

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