Nékter Juice Bar franchise
Nékter Juice Bar sells cold-pressed juices, smoothies and acai bowls with an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients, from stores with seating and takeout. At the end of 2025 there were 193 Nékter Juice Bar locations in the US, 169 franchised and 24 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $230K–$645K
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 193+24 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2012
- Franchisor based in
- Ladera Ranch, California
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Nekter Franchise, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Nékter Juice Bar franchise costs
Opening one Nékter Juice Bar costs an estimated $229,800 to $645,372. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Nekter Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 19
Nékter Juice Bar franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000, for a first store ($30,000 for a second, $25,000 after). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Nekter Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: Nekter Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Nékter Juice Bar publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 gross sales averages and medians by quintile for 147 franchised stores. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Nekter Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 45
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 (+17) | 31 | 11 |
| 2024 | 171 (+9) | 30 | 16 |
| 2025 | 169 (−2) | 24 | 15 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Nekter Franchise, Inc, 2026 filing, page 46
How Nékter Juice Bar compares
Of the 5 smoothie franchises on this site, Nékter Juice Bar is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 4th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Nékter Juice Bar | Typical smoothie |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $230K | $276K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 8.7% | 3.7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +16.6% | +16.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 5 |
Typical is the median across the 5 brands in smoothie franchises.
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Nékter Juice Bar franchise questions
Does Nékter Juice Bar help with financing?
No. Nékter Juice Bar does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Nékter Juice Bar franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Nékter Juice Bar grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Nékter Juice Bar can open nearby.
How long is a Nékter Juice Bar franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Nékter Juice Bar growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 66 franchised locations opened and 42 closed or left, a net change of +16.6%. About 8.7% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.7% typical for smoothie franchises.
How does Nékter Juice Bar compare with other smoothie franchises?
Of the 5 smoothie franchises here, Nékter Juice Bar is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $230K against a $276K median) and the 4th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Nékter Juice Bar say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 gross sales averages and medians by quintile for 147 franchised stores. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Nékter Juice Bar based?
Nekter Franchise, Inc is based in Ladera Ranch, California and the brand has sold franchises since 2012.