Thee Playbook
- Recipes, build sheets, and portion specs
- Vendor list and produce sourcing guidance
- Opening checklist and store layout kit
- POS and online-ordering setup
Now Exploring Partners
OWN A KORT
One shop on Arapahoe Avenue turned a smoothie counter into a hangout — gourmet blends, gaming setups, fast Wi-Fi, and an all-day breakfast menu. We are looking for operators ready to open thee next one.
Why Thee Kort
A smoothie shop is easy to copy. A room people refuse to leave is not.
Dwell Time, Not Drive-Thru
Gaming zones, big screens, and pro Wi-Fi turn a three-minute transaction into an afternoon. Guests stay, and they come back.
All-Day Dayparts
Oat-based breakfast blends open the morning, the lounge carries the afternoon, and catering fills the gaps. The kitchen is never idle waiting on a lunch rush.
Real Fruit, Real Margin
No powdered bases and no syrup guns. A tight menu of fresh-fruit blends keeps prep simple, waste low, and the product genuinely hard to knock off.
What You Get
Training
- Hands-on time behind the bar in Boulder
- Manager and crew training materials
- Food safety and allergen handling
- Support through your opening weeks
Brand & Marketing
- Full brand kit — signage, cups, menu boards
- Listing on theesmoothiekort.com
- Social templates and launch campaign
- Loyalty program and catering playbook
How It Goes
01
Reach Out
Send the form below. We will get back to you to set up an intro call and answer the obvious questions.
02
Mutual Review
You review the Franchise Disclosure Document; we review your background, market, and funding.
03
Visit Thee Kort
Come to Boulder, work a shift, taste the menu, and meet the team before anyone signs anything.
04
Sign & Build
Award, site selection, build-out, training, and opening — with us alongside the whole way.
Who We Are Looking For
You do not need to have run a restaurant. You do need to want to be in the room.
- Owner-operators who will actually be on the floor, at least through the first year
- Access to the capital the build-out requires, without betting the house on it
- A market you know cold — college towns, downtowns, and campus-adjacent retail are our sweet spot
- Someone who cares that the fruit is fresh even when nobody is watching
Questions We Get
Do I need restaurant experience?
No, but it helps. What matters more is that you are willing to be on site, hire well, and follow the playbook while you learn the business.
Which territories are open?
We are starting with Colorado and the surrounding states, and we will look at a strong operator anywhere. Email us your market and we will tell you straight whether it is available.
How long from first call to opening?
It depends almost entirely on how fast you find a site and get through permitting. We will walk you through a realistic timeline for your market on the intro call.
Do I have to build a gaming lounge?
The lounge is a big part of why guests stay, so we build it into every store — but the size and setup flex to your space. We will work it out during site planning.
Can I open more than one?
Multi-unit development is on the table for the right operator with a track record. Say so when you email us.
Let’s Talk
No application, no forms. Email us the market you are looking at and a little about yourself, and we will set up a call.
Would rather just talk it through? Call 303-386-3088.
This page is information about franchising Thee Smoothie Kort, not an offer to sell a franchise.