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Red Mango debuting co-branded location

February 14, 2014

Red Mango has chosen Hitesh Patel as its first franchisee to open one of its first prototypes for a co-branded Red Mango Café and Smoothie Factory Juice Bar in the U.S. His location will open in March at 2910 Vine St., in Cincinnati, according to a company press release. The expanded concept will serve healthy café meals under 500 calories, Smoothie Factory smoothies, and fresh cold-squeezed juices in addition to Red Mango frozen yogurts and parfaits.

"Freshly prepared juices, both green and citrus, are gaining in popularity among the most health conscious consumers," said Jim Notarnicola, chief marketing officer for Red Mango and Smoothie Factory. "Our two brands, Red Mango and Smoothie Factory, are bringing highly nutritious and great tasting recipes, uniquely prepared on demand and ice filtered, to Red Mango and Smoothie Factory locations throughout the country."

Red Mango Café will offer an extensive menu, including freshly squeezed juices and new café items such as sandwiches and wraps with less than 500 calories, as well as a selection of more than 40 all-natural frozen yogurts, fruit and yogurt parfaits, probiotic iced teas and natural smoothies.

Smoothie Factory products will include blended smoothies with a selection of optional nutrition boosts.

"After visiting a Red Mango location, I immediately became interested in this next evolution for the concept," said Patel. "Red Mango offers customers a unique product and is a pioneer and leader of the industry. I was drawn to Red Mango because the company continues to offer exciting franchising opportunities with excellent support to help build successful and innovative new products that feed the increasing demand customers have for healthy alternatives. The combination of the café with the Smoothie Factory completely expands the fresh and healthy dining experience."

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