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Smoothie King to open 1st Western New York location in Penfield

Source: Smoothie King

June 26, 2026

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Smoothie Kingwill open its first Western New York location on July 18 in Penfield as part of a three-unit development agreement. The restaurant, located at 2150 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, will be owned and operated by franchisee Mohammed Waqas Akram, who plans to open two additional locations in Henrietta and Greece.

"This is just the first step for us. We're already actively looking at sites in Henrietta and Greece to make healthy, goal-oriented options accessible to the entire Rochester community," Akram said in a press release.

New York has become a key growth market for the Dallas-based smoothie chain. The company's presence in the state has grown from 15 locations in 2020 to 32, and it is seeking franchisees to develop 87 additional trade areas.

Smoothie King also said it has expanded its brand across the Northeast and Midwest by 85% over the past five years. Those regions now account for about 358 locations, up from 193 in 2020.