Fusion Concepts

Someone once asked hockey legend Wayne Gretsky what made him so great. The Great One replied, "I don't skate to where the puck is, I skate to where I think the puck is going."

The juice & smoothie bar industry continues to grow across the United States and overseas. J&SBC sees "Fusion Concepts," defined as fusing complimentary menu offerings with juice & smoothie bar core products, as the wave of the future.

J&SBC has worked with several companies to create Fusion Concepts that have had excellent success. The thinking behind the Fusion Concept is to create a menu that is geared towards the lunch crowd offering an array of quick serve products that follow the theme of being made fresh in front of the customer. Below are some excellent menu items that can be a good match for the juice & smoothie concept.

Coffee/Espresso - has been a hugely popular product to add on to the juice bar concept. Coffee & Espresso provides a morning boost to sales as well as a hot offering to compliment the juice & smoothie bar menu. Things to consider when adding coffee are what type of environment to project, how to market the store, and how to compete with existing coffee companies. Call for quote.

Salads - both pre-made and fresh tossed, are an excellent compliment to a juice and smoothie bar. Salads offer consumers something to eat while keeping in line with the fresh and healthy core business. Call for quote.

Soups - if done correctly, can be a nice addition to the juice bar concept. Soups are a great match with Salads, Wraps, Panini, and Sandwiches and are fantastic for cold weather locations. Call for quote.

Wraps - both pre-made and fresh wrapped, are a great way to give the juice bar customer another healthy option. Wraps are simple to make, profitable, and are an excellent match with a small salad, smoothie, or fresh squeezed juice. Call for quote.

Panini - are Italian grilled hot sandwiches that have become very popular. Consider this quote from Fox News. "Panini, which means "sandwich" in Italian but in the U.S. refers to a hot, pressed sandwich, is quickly becoming a lunchtime favorite at delis and cafes around America. It's a sandwich with romance, just like cappuccino is coffee with romance." A panini / juice & smoothie bar may be the trend of the future. Call for quote.

Sandwiches - are often the cornerstone of American lunches and make a nice addition to the juice & smoothie bar menu. Offering a sandwich with a small smoothie or a sandwich and small soup is an excellent way to do lunch time meal deals. Call for quote.