On the heels of adding 12 locations in the first quarter of 2024, Nekter Juice Bar is sprinting toward a record number of store openings in 2024. Now with 210 locations in 26 U.S. states, the California-based will open 50 locations this year in new and existing markets putting it on track to surpass 250 locations before the end of the year.

The 11 locations that opened in Q1 included three in South Dakota, Michigan and New Mexico. Six existing franchise partners opened additional locations in California, Missouri, Idaho and Arizona, and two new partners opened their first stores in Texas and Washington.

The healthy lifestyle brand will also add 12 delivery-only locations in California, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah, exclusively on DoorDash. All will be live before the end of the year.

"Consumer trends indicate an even greater propensity among a broader demographic toward healthy living, and Nekter Juice Bar continues to be a sustainable and delicious option for health-conscious Americans seeking meal options that support their individual wellness goals such as protein intake, immunity, energy, and more," Steve Schulze, co-founder and CEO, said in a company press release. "One of our key values is to make healthy food an easy choice by making it more accessible to more communities. Partnering with DoorDash to open in several of its delivery-only locations allows us to quickly launch in a new market and introduce Nekter to more people wanting plant-based, nutritious and wholesome food to nourish their lives."

Nekter has partnered with DoorDash to offer customers 25% off orders over $15 with code NEK25 through July 31.

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