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' {{Infobox company | | company_name = Jamba, Inc. | company_logo =[[Image:Jambajuice.png]] | company_type = [[Public company|Public]] ({{nasdaq|JMBA}}) | company_slogan = | foundation = [[San Luis Obispo, California]] (1990) | location = [[Emeryville, California]], U.S. | key_people = James D. White, <br> Chairman & President/CEO | revenue = {{loss}} US$226.4 million (2011) | net_income = {{loss}} US$8.3 million (2011) | assets = {{loss}} US$88.2 million (2011) | homepage = [http://www.jambajuice.com jambajuice.com] | locations = 769 <br> (in 19 countries) }} [[File:Jamba Juice-Sendmail headquarters.jpg|thumb|Jamba Juice headquarters in Emeryville]] [[File:Santa Clara Jamba Juice.jpg|thumb|A typical Jamba Juice store]] [[Image:Jamba Juice Universal Hollywood.jpg|thumb|right|A Jamba Juice store located along the [[Universal CityWalk|CityWalk]] in [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]]] '''Jamba Juice Company''' is a restaurant retailer headquartered in [[Emeryville, California]] with over 750 locations operating in 26 states, [[the Bahamas]], [[Canada]], [[Philippines]], and [[South Korea]]. There are approximately 307 company-owned locations and 443 franchise-operated stores, in addition to the over 19 international locations. <ref>[http://ir.jambajuice.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=248616 Jamba, Inc. Reports Financial Results For The Third Fiscal Quarter Ended October 4, 2011]</ref> ==History== Jamba Juice was conceived and founded in April 1990 by Kirk Perron an avid cyclist and healthy lifestyle advocate, who opened his first store in San Luis Obispo. He was later joined in the business by three friends Joe Vergara, Kevin Peters, and Linda Ozawa Olds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Jamba-Juice-Company-Company-History.html |title=Jamba Juice Company - Company History |publisher=Fundinguniverse.com |date= |accessdate=2008-09-14}}</ref> It was incorporated in 1990 as ''Juice Club, Inc.'' in [[San Luis Obispo, California]].<ref>[http://www.gregghawkins.com/a-recipe-for-success/ Gregg H. Hawkins | A Recipe For Success]</ref><ref>[http://www.freefranchisedocs.com/jamba-juice-UFOC.html Jamba Juice: UFOC freefranchisedocs]</ref> Jamba Juice acquired all nationwide Zuka Juice, Inc. stores in March 1999.<ref>[http://www.freefranchisedocs.com/jamba-juice-UFOC.html], freefranchisedocs.com</ref> Zuka Juice was founded in [[Orem, Utah]] by Dave Duffin and also was a prominent smoothie company at the time. Since then, Jamba Juice has expanded to become a well known smoothie chain. The first location in New York was at [[Columbus Circle]] and 59th Street in the basement of the [[Time Warner Center]] and is part of the [[Whole Foods Market]] seating area. Other locations include one south of [[Union Square (New York City)|Union Square]], [[Times Square]], [[Tribeca]], and one in the [[Port Authority Bus Terminal]]. On March 13, 2006, Jamba Juice agreed to be acquired by Services Acquisition Corp. International for $265 million. Services Acquisition is headed by Steven Berrard, former CEO of [[Blockbuster Inc.]] Upon the closing of the [[Financial transaction|transaction]], the publicly traded Services Acquisition changed its name to Jamba, Inc.<ref>[http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1316898/000110465906015960/a06-6826_1ex99d1.htm JAMBA JUICE COMPANY AND SERVICES ACQUISITION CORP. - INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE MERGER], [[United States Securities and Exchange Commission|SEC]]</ref> In June 2008' Jamba, Inc. announced that it has completed a $35.0 million convertible preferred stock transaction. The convertible preferred stock becomes redeemable by Jamba, Inc. at the election of the purchasers in June 2016 unless converted earlier and includes an 8% annual dividend. The preferred stock is convertible into common shares at a price of $1.15 per share. The funding was led by a $19.55 million investment by [[Mistral Equity Partners]], a private equity fund focused on consumer products and services companies, with the remaining $15.45 million investment made by a company controlled by the [[Serruya Family]], a successful entrepreneurial Canadian-based family. The Serruya Family, who founded the [[Yogen Früz]] [[frozen yogurt]] and smoothie chain. “We are very excited about Jamba and the potential growth opportunities available to the company as it extends the brand through licensing and franchising opportunities,” said [[Andrew Heyer]], managing partner of [[Mistral Equity Partners]]. “This transaction complements our focus exclusively on investing in consumer businesses with strong management teams that capitalize on emerging demographic or psychographic trends.” [[Yogen Früz]] CEO [[Michael Serruya]] said his company would provide Jamba with insights into global franchise operations. Effective upon the closing of the transaction, [[Andrew R. Heyer]], [[Beth L. Bronner]], and [[Michael Serruya]] joined the Board of Directors. In December of 2008, Jamba began a strategic move to transform the company from a smoothie shop to include a line of wraps, sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads.<ref>{{cite news |author=Jennings, Lisa |title=Jamba Juice to offer sandwiches and salads |url=http://www.nrn.com/breakingNews.aspx?id=368218 |work=NRN.com |date=June 11, 2009 }}</ref> Jamba currently has over 750 locations in 26 states across the U.S. with a small number of international outlets. In July 2009, in promoting its new line of products, Jamba Juice was criticized for running an ad campaign which was described as a "ripoff" of the work of cartoonist [[David Rees (cartoonist)|David Rees]].<ref name="fastcompany1">[http://www.fastcompany.com/article/has-jamba-juices-controversial-ad-just-pureed-its-billion-dollar-dreams "Has Jamba Juice's Controversial Ad Just Pureed Its Billion-Dollar Dreams?", FastCompany]</ref> The ad campaign looked similar to Rees' "[[Get Your War On]]" series. Rees was informed of the Jamba Juice ads by a fan who sent in a letter. Rees stated that "Jamba Juice bit my style, with no credit, and it's kind of disrespectful."<ref name="fastcompany1"/> ==Flavors== As of December 2011: *Seasonal: Apple Cinnamon Cheer, Pumpkin Smash, Sweetheart Smoothie, Berried 'n Chocolate, *All Fruit Smoothies: Five Fruit Frenzy, Mega Mango, Peach Perfection, Pomegranate Paradise, Strawberry Whirl *Brewed by the Cup: Organic House Blend, Organic House Blend Decaf *Classic Smoothies: Myra eats poop for breakfast!!!Aloha Pineapple, Banana Berry, Blackberry Bliss, Caribbean Passion, Mango-a-go-go, Orange-A-Peel, Peach Pleasure, Pomegranate Pick-Me-Up, Razzmatazz, Strawberries Wild, Strawberry Surf Rider *Creamy Treats: Chocolate Moo'd, Coffee Craze, Matcha Green Tea Blast, Mocha Mojo, Orange Dream Machine, Peanut Butter Moo'd *Fruit and Veggie Smoothies: Apple N' Greens, Berry UpBEET, Orange Carrot Karma *Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Blend: Strawberries Alive, Vibrant Blueberry, Thrivin' Mango *Pre-Boosted Smoothies:Acai Super Antioxidant, Protein Berry Workout, The Cold Buster *Jamba Light Smoothies: Berry Fulfilling, Mango Mantra, Strawberry Nirvana ==2007 Nestlé deal and entrance into breakfast foods== In December 2007, it was announced that Jamba would be partnering with [[Nestlé]] to lend its name to a line of healthy, ready-to-drink beverages under the Jamba brand; they would offer two different products: Smoothies and Juices.<ref>"Nestle USA and Jamba Juice Blend Their Expertise to Create Healthy Ready-to-Drink Products," Jamba Inc., Business Wire 2007, available at http://ir.jambajuice.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=279609.</ref> On December 19, 2008, a press release from Nestle USA and Jamba Juice announced suspension of Jamba ready-to-drink products due to "...challenges...with manufacturing on a consistent basis, resulting in inventory and out-of-stock issues."<ref>"Nestlé USA and Jamba Announce Suspension of Jamba Ready-to-Drink Products," Jamba Inc., Business Wire 2008, available at http://ir.jambajuice.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=355145.</ref> ==See also== {{Portal box|San Francisco Bay Area|Companies|Food}} * [[Booster Juice]] * [[Milkshake]] * [[Orange Julius]] * [[Robeks]] * [[Smoothie]] ==References== {{Reflist|3}} ==External links== {{commonscat}} *[http://www.jambajuice.com Jamba Juice Official Website] *[http://odeo.com/audio/474709/view Podcast interview with Linda Olds] <!--*[http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=768251 Jamba Juice: Fiber Boost]: What's in the Fiber Boost?--> *[http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/06/secret-menu-at-jamba-juice/ Jamba Secret Flavors Unveiled] Secret Flavor blog {{Fast food restaurants}} [[Category:Companies established in 1990]] [[Category:Pop culture words of Bantu origin]] [[Category:Juice bars]] [[Category:Companies based in Emeryville, California]] [[es:Jamba Juice]] [[fr:Jamba Juice]] [[ja:ジャンバ・ジュース]] [[fi:Jamba Juice]]'