Planet Smoothie Helps Franchisees With Hiring Employees
How We Support Our Franchisees in Building Top-Notch Teams
At Planet Smoothie, we understand that hiring employees is a crucial aspect of running a franchise. Our comprehensive support system ensures that our franchisees can attract, train, and retain the best talent in the industry. Let’s dive into how we help our franchise owners create and maintain outstanding teams.
A Streamlined Hiring Employees Process
When it comes to hiring employees, we’ve developed a foolproof system that sets our franchisees up with confidence. Our carefully outlined staff onboarding processes make it easy for new franchise owners to hit the ground running. We provide systems and procedures that allow every franchise owner to train their staff quickly and efficiently.
John Wuycheck, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development, explains, “We want employees to be really excited right away, so our training is very easy. We don’t have a lot of equipment; blenders are pretty much it. The training walks them through how the different smoothies are made, and how they can be customized, so the focus throughout is on how easy it is to prepare a unique, great-tasting product for each and every customer who comes through the door.”
Cultivating Customer Service Excellence
At Planet Smoothie, we believe that exceptional customer service is what sets us apart in the competitive juice and smoothie market. Our training programs emphasize the importance of creating memorable customer experiences.
“There are a lot of competitors in the juice and smoothie space, so we need to stand out,” John Wuycheck notes. “We do so by providing great products. We are continually bringing new flavor combinations and add-ins to the market, so our menu is not static. But we also win by providing a memorable customer service experience.”
Ongoing Support for Long-Term Growth
Our commitment to our franchisees doesn’t end after the initial training. We provide ongoing coaching and operations manuals to help them master every aspect of running a Planet Smoothie store. This continuous support ensures that our franchise owners can adapt to changes in the market and consistently deliver high-quality products and services.
Franchise Training That Goes Beyond the Basics
Our training program is designed to cover all aspects of running a Planet Smoothie franchise. New franchise owners receive:
- Five days of classroom training at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters (or online)
- Three days of in-store training
- Up to four days of on-site assistance during store opening
“We start with a welcome call from our team, so the new franchise owner gets to know all of us and we get to learn what they have done before becoming a franchise owner,” says Stacey Wopnford, Vice President of Operations. “We want them to be comfortable with everything, so we set up a timeline and clear next steps. It’s a great process.”
Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth
We equip our franchisees with powerful marketing tools to help them attract and retain customers. Our marketing support includes:
- Comprehensive strategies for attracting customers and encouraging repeat visits
- Assistance in analyzing competitors and identifying potential community partnerships
- Customized marketing materials for local outreach efforts
- Grand opening marketing plans
- Customer loyalty programs and incentives
Real-World Success Stories
The effectiveness of our hiring and training processes is evident in the experiences of our franchisees. Sura Alani, who owns and operates a franchise in Orlando, FL, with her family, shares, “You learn a lot when you train in the store, and you learn a lot at the corporate training. They are there to help all the time, and because we have [Area Developer] Jason Mann and his team here, we have that extra layer of support that is wonderful.”
Her sister, Tala Alani, adds, “Having that in-store training so we could learn how to work with employees and manage them correctly, as well as get real practice on inventory control and other operational things, was really beneficial. Having that training made us more confident, and knowing that there are supportive people we can reach out to who will make themselves available right away is also great.”
Join the Planet Smoothie Franchise Family
By providing world-class marketing, training, and operational support, we ensure that our franchisees are well-equipped to build and maintain exceptional teams. When you become a Planet Smoothie franchise owner, you’re not just starting a business – you’re joining a family that’s committed to your long-term growth.
Are you ready to begin on an exciting journey with Planet Smoothie? Learn more about our franchise opportunities and discover how we can help you build a thriving business with a team of passionate employees by visiting our research pages here. To take the next step, fill out our form here, and our team will be in touch for an introductory call and to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!