Smoothie News

Smoothie Factory debuts new concept first in North Richland Hills

Fancy new Smoothie Factory coming to N.R.H.

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The Smoothie Factory chain is opening a new kind of location, one that will make its debut in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The new concept is called Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, and the first ever location will open in North Richland Hills, at 8517 Davis Blvd., between The Highland Oaks and The Sanctuary neighborhoods.

According to a release, it'll open in the fall.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen will serve a revamped and innovative menu, highlighted by an array of healthy and delicious food items that go beyond smoothies.

This will include salads, grilled folds, toast options, a coffee program, and boba tea, in addition to its signature juices, smoothie bowls, and smoothies made with real fruits and vegetables.

The location will contain a spacious 2,500-square-foot dining area, open for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The site also features a drive-thru or digital pick-up option.

Smoothie Factory was founded in the 1980s, and is part of Brix Holdings, LLC, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company which has 300 locations across 38 states of brands such as Friendly's Restaurant Co., Red Mango, Orange Leaf, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, SouperSalad, and Pizza Jukebox.

“We are so excited to be taking our brand to the next level with the new Smoothie Factory + Kitchen coming soon to North Richland Hills,” said BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas. “Our revamped menu is designed to excite and delight with an array of nutritious and delicious offerings based upon our mission of Building a Better You. So, join us as we redefine the smoothie and dining experience as we bring you a delightful fusion of health, taste and convenience like you’ve never experienced before.”

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Doughnut News

Luscious doughnut shop Duck Donuts makes Fort Worth debut

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A decadent new doughnut shop is coming to Fort Worth: Duck Donuts, a North Carolina-based chain known for serving doughnuts made to order, will open a shop at 6387 Camp Bowie Blvd. #A within the Ridglea Plaza Shopping Center in Fort Worth.

According to a release, the shop will open on Saturday December 21 at 7 am.

Duck Donuts opened its first locations in 2007 in the beach resort towns of Duck and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with the intention to create an oasis for vacationers. They're now headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and began franchising in 2013, with more than 150 locally owned and operated shops across 26 states and international locations. There was previously a DFW location in Addison on Belt Line Road that opened in 2020 but it did not survive the pandemic.

The Fort Worth shop is owned and operated by husband-and-wife Justin and Morgan Thomas.

“We are delighted to be opening in Fort Worth,” Justin says in a statement. “The community has been patiently waiting for us to open our doors, and now we cannot wait to sprinkle happiness to all with our warm, delicious and made-to-order doubhnuts.”

The 1,035-square-foot shop reflects the franchise’s reimagined design which gives a modern twist on their iconic beach theme and family-friendly atmosphere. Upon entering the store, customers are greeted by the aroma of warm, light vanilla cake doughnuts.

Customers can create their own combination by choosing from coatings, toppings, and drizzles, including traditional favorites such as chocolate icing with sprinkles and more adventurous creations such as maple icing with bacon.

Key to their appeal is the viewing area where children and adults alike can watch their doughnuts being made.

Many of their flavors have a beachy theme such as the Beach, a cake doughnut with vanilla icing dusted with cinnamon sugar; the Sunrise with lemon icing and raspberry drizzle; and the Beach Ball with vanilla icing, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle.

They rotate in seasonal offerings such as the current lineup of mint-flavored flavors including chocolate icing with mint buttercream. The doughnuts themselves are limited to vanilla and chocolate cake; the flavors come primarily from icing.

In addition to doughnuts, the Fort Worth location will serve coffee, doughnut breakfast sandwiches, doughnut sundaes — in which a doughnut is topped with ice cream and syrup — plus frozen beverages and milkshakes.

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