Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Information Officer

Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Information Officer

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Jyoti Lynch Joins Smoothie King C-Suite with Over 25 Years of Experience in the Technology Space

November 20, 2024 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, TEXAS - Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, today announces the appointment of Jyoti Lynch as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Jyoti started in late October, and in this role, she will lead the brand’s technology strategy, ensuring that innovation continues to enhance Smoothie King’s digital transformation and guest experience.

Lynch brings over 25 years of experience as a proven technology expert with a successful track record in building and transforming well-known restaurant, retail, and technology brands; growing company revenue, improving profitability, and enhancing the guest experience. As the new CIO at Smoothie King, Jyoti will build out a comprehensive technology strategy that supports Smoothie King’s continued business growth, creates seamless experiences for guests, and helps to improve franchisee profitability.

“We are confident that Jyoti’s deep expertise and leadership will help us continue to innovate and meet the evolving needs of our guests’ healthy and active lifestyles,” said Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King. “I believe she is a great addition to our executive team and will help us continue to improve and elevate Smoothie King’s technology capabilities.”

Most recently, Lynch served as Chief Technology Officer at Red Robin, where she oversaw all aspects of technology, leading strategic and operational planning, innovation, and growth for the brand’s technology function. Previously she served as CIO at both European Wax Center and Jamba.

“I am thrilled to join Smoothie King at such a pivotal time in its growth,” said Jyoti Lynch. “The opportunity to lead the company’s technology strategy and work alongside such a talented team in support of our franchise partners is truly inspiring. I look forward to driving innovative and transformative solutions that will continue to make Smoothie King an industry leader.”

This new C-Suite appointment comes on the heels of a successful quarter for Smoothie King as reported in the brand’s most recent business update, marking the highest number of store openings in a single quarter in six years and the second highest in its history.

For more information about Smoothie King, please visit smoothieking.com. For information on franchising opportunities, please visit smoothiekingfranchise.com.

About Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based company with 1,200 units nationwide. It was founded in 1973 with the mission to help others achieve better health in a delicious way through smoothies.

Today, it continues its mission to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle through its Clean Blends initiative, which focuses on great-tasting smoothies with more whole fruits and vegetables while removing artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and added sugars in many of its blends. In April 2023, Smoothie King launched Smoothie Bowls, topped with whole fresh fruit and premium Purely Elizabeth™ granola, made with wholesome ingredients, non-GMO fruits, and packed with flavor and nutrients. Smoothie King also offers retail products that include sports beverages, energy bars, vitamins, supplements, and more.

Repeatedly recognized as a top franchise opportunity, Smoothie King was recently ranked #11 in Entrepreneur's 2024 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners, selected as one of the 16 Best Restaurant Franchising Deals for 2024 by QSR Magazine, and recognized in QSR Magazine's QSR 50 ranking as one of the Top 50 Fast-Food Chains by Sales. The brand was also featured in the top 100 of Restaurant Business's and Nation's Restaurant News' 2023 Top 500 lists and named the No. 1 most beloved limited-service brand among millennials in Technomic’s “2023 America’s Favorite Chains” study. Additionally, Smoothie King was ranked No. 15 in Entrepreneur magazine's highly competitive “Franchise 500” ranking of top franchise brands.

SOURCE Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.

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