Jamba® to Incorporate Most Advanced Blending Technology into Smoothie
and Juice Stores Nationwide
Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) a leading health and wellness brand, and
Blendtec, Inc., developer of the world’s most advanced blenders,
announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic
agreement intended to deliver a fully-optimized blending solution for
Jamba Juice stores. The key focus of the agreement will be to
incorporate long-term optimization of Jamba’s in-store blending
capabilities, foster ongoing innovation, and provide flexible business
terms to Jamba franchise partners as they grow their businesses.
Blendtec blenders will provide a number of operational efficiencies,
including more powerful and quieter motors, reduced re-blends, and blend
times that will enhance speed-of-service. The blenders also provide
smoother texture to Jamba smoothies and juices. These improvements are
expected to increase customer satisfaction and support franchise
business success.
On an ongoing basis the companies will be highly focused on developing
innovative solutions to meet Jamba’s growing needs. In addition to the
optimized blending solution, the companies have agreed to implement a
proprietary, stand-alone smoothie unit expected to greatly accelerate
Jamba’s JambaGo® and Jamba Express formats that will open a wealth of
new channel opportunities for the brand.
“The partnership with Blendtec will greatly improve our operational
efficiencies and future innovation,” said James D. White, chairman,
president and CEO, Jamba. “Blendtec is a highly-capable,
solution-oriented company that will provide Jamba with game-changing
solutions and commercial opportunities to extend the brand.”
Tom Dickson, founder and CEO of Blendtec, is enthusiastic about the
agreement. “At Blendtec, we’re passionate about two things: good
nutrition and innovation. Our agreement with Jamba Juice further enables
us to pursue both, and so we’re excited to work with them.”
About Jamba
Founded in 1990, Jamba, Inc. is a leading restaurant retailer of
better-for-you, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include
great tasting, whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice
blends, hot teas, and a variety of food items including hot oatmeal,
breakfast wraps, sandwiches, Artisan Flatbreads™, baked goods, and
snacks. As of June 30, 2015, there were 807 Jamba® stores system-wide in
the United States, of which 601 are franchise-operated stores, and 206
are Company-owned. Jamba is a proud sponsor of “Team Up for a Healthy
America” in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to
join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes, and other leaders
committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com.
Fans of Jamba Juice can find out more about Jamba Juice's locations as
well as specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice
website at www.JambaJuice.com
or by contacting Jamba's Guest Services team at 1-866-4R-FRUIT
(473-7848).
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