Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise News

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, an international specialty beverage concept, has been named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise for the fourth year in a row by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, the flexible island themed franchise concept, announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has made this distinguished list.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian honors military veterans by offering service members support and guidance to ensure a successful future as a Maui Wowi franchise operator...

Local Franchisee of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies signs lease on the new Maui Wowi site located at a premier shopping destination in Locust Grove, Georgia.
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 - Shoppers in Locust Grove, Georgia will soon be enjoying the tropical flavors of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies as they browse through the array of stores at Tanger Outlets. Owned by local Maui Wowi franchisee, Amit Patel, the new location will bring the franchise company to the area as soon as August.
“The Tanger Outlets are a hot spot for shoppers looking for great bargains and a day of fun,” said Eric Richardson, construction project manager. “Maui Wowi will be a great addition to the destination and offer visitors a relaxing place to lay down their bags, rest their feet, and enjoy a fresh fruit smoothie or Hawaiian coffee...

Maui Wowi franchise set to open this summer in Odessa, Texas and will feature a convenient drive-thru, walk-up window, and comfortable outdoor seating for customers to enjoy fresh fruit smoothies and Hawaiian coffee.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian has landed in Odessa, Texas and will begin construction on its new convenient drive-thru location featuring all-natural, fresh fruit smoothies and premium Hawaiian coffees. Franchise owner Laura Flores recently purchased the site of the new Hawaiian themed concept and eagerly awaits the opening of her piece of paradise.
“The location in Odessa is perfect for Maui Wowi and will be a great place for both busy commuters and casual customers to stop by for an ono’licious coffeeor smoothie any time of day,” said Flores...

Maryland’s annual celebration for the second leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, adds some Aloha Spirit as local Maui Wowi Franchisee glides his tiki cart into the Preakness Balloon Festival, serving fresh fruit smoothies and Kona coffee.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian gets airborne for the Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival, May 16-18 in Ellicott City, Maryland. Local Franchisee of the coffee and smoothie company, Mike Pyne, will be a first time vendor at the event, which he has been going to as a spectator since he was a young boy. This time around, Mike Pyne will be there enjoying the festivities and sharing the Aloha Spirit of Maui Wowi Hawaiian.
“I’ve been going to Preakness since I was 16 years old, more than half my life, so it’s exciting to get more involved and help bring some Aloha Spirit to Baltimore’s premier sporting event celebration for the second leg of the Triple Crown,” said Pyne...

The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo in Dallas, Texas is the next place to catch the Maui Wowi wave and see it in action at the largest franchise convention in the country.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian is gearing up for the Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo being held May 18-19, 2013 at the Dallas Market Hall in Dallas, Texas. The company, which has franchises throughout the country as well as internationally, exhibits at expos introducing people to its unique dual concept and flexible business models.
“There’s really nothing else out there quite like Maui Wowi,” said Justin Livingston, director of global franchise development. “We offer our franchisees support, flexibility, and a fun atmosphere that other concepts can’t even come close to...

Local Peoria, Illinois franchisee of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, is donating his catering services for the Peoria Riverfront Museum fundraising event called ‘FORE the Fun of It,’ serving fresh fruit smoothies.
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian is donating 100% of its services to the Peoria Riverfront Museum fundraising event ‘FORE the Fun of it’ on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Peoria, Illinois. Local Maui Wowi Franchisee, Bryon Griffin, has offered to cater the miniature golf event and will be blending Maui Wowi’s signature strawberry and mango-orange smoothies.
“This is a great way to get the Peoria community together and raise money for the museum. We are happy to support this fun event with our Aloha Spirit and ono’licious smoothies,” said Griffin...

New Franchisees of Maui Wowi Hawaiian will have the world at their fingertips as the company goes digital; providing iPads as an all-inclusive resource for doing business, including operating manuals, email, and social media.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) May 01, 2013 - Maui Wowi, a leader in flexible franchise concepts specializing in Hawaiian coffee and all-natural smoothies, is going digital with new iPads for incoming franchisees. Gone are the days of heavy to carry operations manuals as the company transitions to a completely comprehensive and fully loaded iPad that will transform the way they do business into a streamlined digital approach.
“The iPad will be used as a reliable tool to help support our franchisees,” said Erin Hicks, executive vice president...

Local Franchisee of the coffee and smoothie company, Maui Wowi Hawaiian, is now serving cups of paradise at Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas; home to the Skeeters, the area’s Minor League Baseball Team.
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchisee just hit a home run as he slides into Constellation Field in Sugarland, Texas. The stadium is home to the Skeeters, the Houston area’s Minor League Baseball Team and now Maui Wowi and Franchisee Todd Pinkel get to be a part of the action all season long.
“With over 70 home games, it’s going to be a great year,” said Pinkel. “Sunshine, baseball, and now Maui Wowi smoothies; it’s the perfect trifecta and we expect to hit it out of the park...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian introduces the newest way to bring the party to the people. The new food truck is owned by a local franchisee and will be cruising into Dallas-Fort Worth to provide fruit smoothies and Hawaiian espresso beverages from its paradise on wheels.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian is hitting the streets of Dallas-Fort Worth with a new mobile food truck to bring the party to the people. Franchise Owner, Jason Sorrells, is one of the first to embark on the new business model and has pulled out all the stops to turn his truck into a party on wheels. It will offer the company’s all-natural fresh fruit smoothies and a full coffee and espresso bar.
“Jason has been with Maui Wowi for over ten years, and has continuously sought out innovative ways to expand his business and build the brand,” said Erin Hicks, Executive Vice President at Maui Wowi...

Maui Wowi Franchisees in New York will soon be opening a coffee and smoothie shop in the town of Wantagh giving the community a new place to enjoy a refreshing beverage this summer.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 - It’s official, Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be setting up shop on Long Island in the town of Wantagh, New York. Franchise owners Joseph and Nicole Marsh recently signed a lease to the future site of their very own coffee and smoothie shop, which will be located in a busy part of town on Wantagh Ave. and opening later this summer.
“We’re so excited and I’m looking forward to getting back to work after being a stay at home mom for the last four years,” said Nicole Marsh. “We are thrilled to bring smoothies to the neighborhood along with some island flavor...

New Franchisee connects with Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, finally finding a business where he can create his own success as an entrepreneur.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 - Maui Wowi’s newest Franchisee has found his match. David Beauchamp from Novato, California, a town 20 miles north of the Bay Bridge, has joined the coffee and smoothie franchise company with confidence and says he feels right at home.
“The other smoothie companies out there bored me. This is a lot more fun and more my style than other franchises,” said Beauchamp. “I know smoothies are healthy, I know they’re good, and I know they’re very attractive to the public. That, combined with the atmosphere and lifestyle of Maui Wowi, made it a clear winner...

The new coffee and smoothie shop in Boynton Beach, Florida begins hiring for full and part-time positions as it anticipates an end of May opening.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 13, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a premium Hawaiian coffee and smoothie company, is now hiring for full and part-time positions at its newest location in Boynton Beach, Florida. The new coffee and smoothie shop, which is located in the retail development of the luxury apartments at Las Ventanas on Woolbright Road., is preparing to open for business by the end of May.
“We are looking forward to opening our doors just in time for summer and are thrilled to begin the hiring process that will finally complete our Maui Wowi Boynton Beach ‘ohana (family),” said Freddie Hazan, Owner and Franchisee of the new location...

An entrepreneur in Louisville, Kentucky adds Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the coffee and smoothie franchise, to his growing list of successful businesses, hoping its flexibility will allow him to spend more time with his family.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 10, 2013 - A successful entrepreneur, Ayman Ismail, has found the freedom and flexibility he has been searching for as the newest Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchise operator in Louisville, Kentucky. Ismail has established a prosperous life after coming to the United States from Palestine over 12 years ago and is ready to pursue his true calling as a devoted father and husband.
“Maui Wowi has given me the freedom to be a family man and to achieve my ultimate goal; to have more time to spend together,” said Ismail...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian announces the popular peach flavored smoothie will return this summer as a limited time offer based on customer feedback and demand.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 06, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian welcomes the return of the Orchard Peach Smoothie, an all-natural, mouthwatering treat, for a limited time only (LTO) beginning May 1st at participating U.S. fixed retail locations and mobile event carts.
“Orchard Peach was such a hit last year, we couldn’t wait to bring it back,” said Erin Hicks, Executive Vice President at Maui Wowi. “The freshness of the ingredients that go into it, all-natural peach fruit purée, live active yogurt, and a fresh banana, are what really make it stand out as the perfect summertime smoothie...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies becomes a vendor at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas; sparking more opportunities to enjoy a taste of paradise.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 - A Maui Wowi Franchisee is headed to the AT&T Center, bringing fresh fruit smoothies and Hawaiian coffee to the popular venue where the San Antonio Spurs play. Miles Erwin, owner of the local Texas franchise, has signed a contract with Aramark and the Spurs Sports Entertainment Group allowing him to operate his mobile tiki hut themed cart at all events held at the venue.
“Having the opportunity to work the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo allowed us to begin a great relationship with Aramark that we hope to continue by working events in the arena,” said Erwin...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies is taking advantage of the booming drive-thru opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a new location slated to open in mid-May and three more by the end of the year. 
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) March 30, 2013 - The first of many new drive-thru locations for Maui Wowi Hawaiian will be coming soon to Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Master Franchisee who operates under the name Takween Commercial Investments Co., will be leading the new development alongside new Operations Director, Yasser Zaki, adding to the coffee and smoothie company’s presence in the Middle East and bringing the convenience of the drive-thru concept to Riyadh.
“This is an exciting time and gives us the opportunity to expand at a new level internationally,” said Executive Vice President Erin Hicks...

Coffee and Smoothie Franchise hits the one year mark and plans to celebrate with a day devoted to the customers who have supported the local business since it opened.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) March 27, 2013 - The Peoria, Illinois coffee and smoothie café, Maui Wowi Hawaiian, is turning one on April 26, 2013 and will be celebrating their first year in business with a customer appreciation day on April 27 to thank the community for their continued support. Local business owner and Maui Wowi Franchisee, Bryon Griffin, credits his customers for making the past year so fulfilling.
“I can’t thank the Peoria community enough. They have been so gracious and have made Maui Wowi their gathering place,” said Griffin...

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Franchisees experience record setting sales at the 21-day livestock show and rodeo event, operating eight tiki-hut style carts throughout Reliant Stadium and serving fresh fruit smoothies with a kick.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) March 23, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian took the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo by the horns, making it the most successful year at the event for franchise owners, Rob and Jean McLean. Held at Reliant Stadium, February 25 – March 17; it was 21 days, 2.5 million people, eight mobile carts and an unbelievably organized set up that made it all work like a well-oiled machine. Blenders mixed up thousands of the popular smoothies, which also included ones with alcohol.
"We were up just under 20% for the year over last year and I think there was a record attendance again both inside and out, which was obviously good for sales," said Rob McLean...

The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo in Portland, Oregon is the next place to catch the Maui Wowi wave and see it in action at the largest franchise convention in the country.
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) March 19, 2013 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian is traveling towards the coffee connoisseurs in the Pacific Northwest and gathering in Portland, Oregon at the Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo being held March 23-24, 2013 at the Oregon Convention Center. The company, which is known for its colorful and all-natural fresh fruit smoothies, has become equally impressive for its high quality Hawaiian coffees that are grown in one of the world’s most prestigious coffee growing regions.
“It’s no secret that our premium line of Hawaiian coffee has become a great compliment to our popular smoothies,” said Mike Weinberger, Vice President of Operations for Maui Wowi...

Florida adds another Maui Wowi Hawaiian, growing its presence and providing a lifestyle to its franchisees that is fresh, fun, and anything but boring.
Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) March 16, 2013 - Intrigued by Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s island themed coffee and smoothie concept, the company’s newest franchisee in Tampa, Florida, Matt Attal, seized an opportunity to begin his professional career as a business owner with high expectations and the drive to succeed.
“The Maui Wowi concept fits into my active and health conscious lifestyle,” said Attal. “From the super-high quality products to the full support of the ‘ohana; this franchise truly wants you to succeed and that is one of the strongest driving forces that attracted me to Maui Wowi...