Specialty beverage brand Sip Fresh, recently opened its first Florida location in Orlando

Sip Fresh, a breakthrough beverage franchise is moving east, with visitors to The Florida Mall the first in Florida to taste the chains handcrafted drinks.

Sip Fresh, the California-born specialty beverage franchise renowned for its fresh fruit-based juices, teas, and handcrafted smoothies, is bringing its bold flavors coast-to-coast.

The brand opened it's first Florida location on April 5 at the Florida Mall in Orlando.

Sip Fresh in Orlando is owned by Marine Corps veteran and local entrepreneur Ryan McGrail, who plans to grow the beverage concept across Central Florida and into high-traffic hotspots throughout Orlando, Tampa, and Sarasota.

Conveniently situated between Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, the new Sip Fresh offers shoppers a variety of refreshing and uniquely flavored drinks from mouthwatering Cucumber Mint Lime and Guava Strawberry Sips to Instagram-able Cha Cha Chamoys.

Receiving more than 20 million visitors annually, The Florida Mall’s family-friendly, entertainment-focused shopping center is an ideal spot for Sip Fresh to cater to modern-day consumers' cravings for innovative beverages that are as visually appealing as they are thirst-quenching.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing Sip Fresh to Orlando and to be a part of The Florida Mall community,” said McGrail. “With its significant foot traffic, location and abundance of retail options, this is the perfect place to introduce Sip Fresh’s handcrafted, refreshing beverages to shoppers and tourists. This is just the beginning of our growth in Florida, and we are confident that our unique and fresh fruit-based ‘Sips’ will quickly become a fan favorite in the Orlando community and beyond.”

At 35, McGrail is eager to begin his entrepreneurial journey with Sip Fresh after serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he honed his leadership and interpersonal skills. As an early adopter of the Sip Fresh concept, he’s excited to bring the brand’s unique offerings to the Orlando market and collaborate with an established leadership team. The CEO and Founder of Sip Fresh, Sharon Arthofer, has experience and exponential success as a multi-unit franchisee with Wetzel’s Pretzels, allowing her to provide key insight and support to Sip Fresh franchisees. 

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“Ryan’s leadership and business management experience make him an excellent partner in Sip Fresh’s expansion, and we are confident that he will help our franchise create a lasting impact in Central Florida,” said Arthofer. “We chose The Florida Mall for our debut because it offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment that aligns with our brand. We’re eager to continue our brand’s growth throughout Florida and this upcoming Orlando location signifies a great milestone in that expansion.”

Sip Fresh has expanded beyond the West Coast, through the Sunbelt, and now to the East Coast.

A nod to the brand’s business model, Sip Fresh was recently listed on QSR magazine’s 2023 “40/40 America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals” list which recognizes 40 fast casual brands with fewer than 40 locations that are “on the verge of something big.” As the brand continues to grow across the nation, Sip Fresh is looking to leverage its prime market share in high-traffic hot spots from California, Arizona, and across the Sunbelt with a strong interest in the southern region. In Florida, Sip Fresh has its eyes set on the Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale markets in addition to the Orlando location that is anticipated to open in early 2025.

For more information about Sip Fresh franchise opportunities, visit www.sipfreshjuice.com/Franchising.

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