Jamba Juice (dba Jamba) is an American company that produces blended fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies and similar products and is a largely franchise-operated chain. Since opening the first...
Jamba Juice (dba Jamba) is an American company that produces blended fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies and similar products and is a largely franchise-operated chain. Since opening the first shop in 1990, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, the company has integrated wraps, sandwiches, and flatbreads into their menu. In August 2018, Jamba Inc was acquired by Focus Brands. At the end of 2022, the brand operated more than 850 locations across 36 U.S. states as well as Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. It is estimated the brand has reached about $518M in global sales.
Focus Brands is an American company that is an affiliate of the American private equity firm Roark Capital Group. They focus on brands that are known for being best-in-class franchisors and licensors of iconic, global food service concepts. Founded in 2001, Focus Brands began as a holding company for Carvel Corporation after Roark Capital bought controlling interest in the ice cream franchisor from Investcorp in 2001. Today, the company owns brands such as Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Jamba Juice, Cinnabon, McAlister's Deli and Auntie Anne's, which together comprise more than 6,600 (mostly franchised) restaurants around the globe. In 2022, the company exceeded $3.9B in sales. It is estimated that Focus Brands employs around 12,630 people. The company is headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA.