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Smoothie King × Grillo's
Limited-edition Pickle Smoothie made with Grillo's pickles
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Fast-casual operators from Hot Head Burritos, Smoothie King, and Kraft Heinz are sharing insights on executing brand collaborations successfully at an industry conference.

Nation's Restaurant News rounds up new menu items across major chains including McDonald's, Burger King, Sonic, Condado Tacos, Donatos Pizza, Dutch Bros, Smoothie King, and White Castle.
Smoothie King launched a pumpkin smoothie formulated for GLP-1 medication users, signaling growing restaurant attention to the dietary needs of this expanding consumer segment.

Smoothie King has introduced a pumpkin spice offering positioned for the GLP-1 user market.

Smoothie King reported a 9% same-store sales increase in July following the launch of chicken flatbreads, its strongest monthly performance year-to-date.

Smoothie King reported 9% same-store sales growth in July and expanded its franchise pipeline.

Smoothie King has added food items to its menu, and the company reports positive results from this expansion.
Smoothie King reported 9% same-store sales growth in July, attributed partly to new Chicken Flatbread offerings, suggesting menu expansion into savory items may broaden appeal beyond beverages.

Smoothie King launched its first food menu in 2025 and is seeing sales growth from the expansion, signaling how beverage-focused chains are testing food offerings to deepen customer transactions.

Smoothie King attributes recent sales performance and franchise growth to a strategic focus on nutrition-forward food offerings.
QSR Magazine released its annual ranking of the top 50 limited-service restaurant chains by U.S. system-wide sales, based on data collected directly from companies between March and May 2026.

Major restaurant chains including Starbucks, Wendy's, and Arby's are beginning to introduce fall-themed offerings while summer flavors remain on menus, signaling a gradual seasonal transition in QSR p

Protein-focused LTO tapping trend — routine product launch with no system strategic insight or franchise/loyalty implications.

Smoothie King launched Chicken Flatbreads this summer with a marketing partnership featuring TV personality Lindsay Hubbard, signaling the chain's effort to expand beyond beverages into protein-forwar

Single-unit opening in a new market — not indicative of broader growth signal or operator strategy.

Major restaurant chains including Chick-fil-A, Smoothie King, and others are adding protein-focused menu items, signaling sustained operator interest in the high-protein trend.

MenuMasters highlights show AI and menu innovation driving wins—operators competing on culinary creativity and hospitality positioning.
Smoothie King has incorporated gamification elements into its loyalty program.
