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Açai Republic vs Planet Smoothie

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Açai Republic and Planet Smoothie are quick-service restaurants franchises. Açai Republic requires an investment of $178K – $505K while Planet Smoothie requires $206K – $479K. Planet Smoothie discloses average revenue of $280K; Açai Republic does not report Item 19 data. Planet Smoothie has SBA lending data on file with a 27.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Açai Republic A (Strongest tier) and Planet Smoothie C (Average).

Investment Range
$178K – $505K
$206K – $479K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$280K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
27.2% (120 loans)
Total Units
29
154
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2019
2012
FDD Year
2025
2025