Franchising
Smoothie King, Marco's franchisee adds Salata to portfolio
June 27, 2023
Houston-based Salata is closing in on 100 locations via a three-unit agreement with Phillip Jones, who also owns multiple Smoothie King and Marco's Pizza locations. He'll open his first Salata in Hapeville, Georiga
"I've been a huge fan of Salata for some time now and knew the Hapeville community would benefit from the brand's healthier food options," Jones said in a company press release. "Salata not only presents an opportunity to further diversify my portfolio, but also enhance the dining options in Hapeville. When looking for my next business venture, Salata was an easy choice given the brand's recent growth and the commitment it places on franchisee satisfaction and innovation. Not to mention, the support provided by the entire Home Office team has been top notch. I'm eager to open my first location this year."
Salata has 10 locations in Georgia and over 90 across the U.S.
"It's always exciting to see esteemed multi-brand operators like Phillip show interest in our growing concept," Michelle Maerz, president of Salata, said in the release. "Phillip's ties to the community and his proven track record as a business owner make him the perfect candidate to be a Salata franchisee. We are excited to see Phillip lead the charge for our additional growth in Georgia."
