Nekter Juice Bar, a fast casual specializing in healthy, plant-based drinks and bowls, will open its first restaurants in the Chicago area this year in addition to six locations in San Antonio, Texas, Boise, Idaho, Coconino County, Arizona, St. Louis, Missouri, Danville, Virginia and Taylor County, Texas, according to a company press release.
Since the beginning of 2021, Nekter has signed 94 new franchise agreements and has 144 locations in development across the U.S. The company reported sales growth of more than 50% in year-to-date companywide sales along with comparable store sales increasing by 40% compared to 2020, according to CEO Steve Schulze.
"The sustained positive impact Nekter has had on the health and wellness of its guests especially during the past 18 months continues to make our brand one of the most sought-after, fast-casual franchises," he said in the release. "Many of our longtime franchisees are adding more locations in and outside of their markets, while new franchisees are helping us bring the 'Nekter Life' to new communities across the country."
Loren and Brandon Jaynes of Barrington, Illinois, will open the first of their four planned Nekter Juice Bars in their hometown before the end of the year. More stores are expected to open in Chicago suburbs Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Lake Zurich during the next few years.
The Jaynes are longtime health and fitness enthusiasts and spent several years searching for the ideal franchise opportunity. On a family vacation to Scottsdale, Arizona, a few years ago, they discovered Nekter and immediately felt a kinship with the brand.
"It just all really made sense," said Loren Jaynes. "It's quite apparent that health and wellness are increasingly on everyone's mind and Nekter is the only authentic option that delivers a 100% healthy menu. That combined with outstanding and strong economics made us feel that this was the best decision for us."
Nekter Juice Bar, founded in 2010, has nearly 170 locations in the U.S. with about 150 planned stores in development.
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