Four Helpful Tips to Save Time & Money at Smoothie King
My last blog post was about my favorite smoothies at Smoothie King. Now, I’d like to pass along four helpful tips that you may want to try next time you feel like getting your favorite smoothie.
- Call Ahead - You may not realize this, but you can actually call ahead when ordering a smoothie. I have found this to be very effective when I am in a hurry, when I know exactly what I want and when I want to avoid waiting. This is especially effective during high traffic times like around lunch. This tip can save you 5-10 minutes on each smoothie visit.
- Split a Large - You can save a little bit of money by ordering a Large (40oz) and asking them to split it into two cups (preferably two smaller 20oz cups). This is helpful when you are getting two of the same type of smoothies (such as Strawberry Yogurt D-Lite) for yourself and someone else or just two for yourself (one for later).
- Freeze & Save - Given that smoothies are made primarily with ice, they can be easily frozen and saved for future consumption. Sometimes, I may purchase 4 smoothies at one time and throw three of them in the freezer when I get home. This saves me several trips to Smoothie King over time. Also, I can take one from the freezer with me to work and by lunch time its thawed out just enough to be ready to drink. Then, I’ve saved myself a ton of time from having to make a trip.
- Punch Card for Frequent Buyers - You gotta use the Smoothie punch card. Any time you go to Smoothie King, get a punch for your smoothie purchase(s). Even if you forget your card, grab a new one and get it punched. Later, you can merge your multiple punch cards to redeem a free smoothie. With frequent purchases, you can get a free 20oz smoothie with every 9 smoothie purchases. Something about getting that free one always makes it taste a little bit better knowing you earned it with your previous purchases. I think Smoothie King may have been one of the first companies that popularized the frequent buyer punch card (i.e., buy x amount, get 1 free).
I hope that these tips are beneficial to those of you who may read them.
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Actually, one of the most informative blogs I have ever read. It would be helpful if you would have provided the phone numbers of some of the most convenient locations, but I suppose I can look them up myself. Thanks.
I actually work with Smoothie King, and love that you’re such a fan! I wanted to add to your list and let you and your readers know that we are celebrating our new line of coffee and mo’cuccino smoothies by giving them away for free nationwide before 10:30 am on Thurs. Sept. 18! If you’re on Facebook, you can join the event page at http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23786273317&ref=ts or learn more at http://www.smoothieking.com.