OUR MISSION

To empower the Smoothie King community through educational programs, disaster recovery support and more.

OUR KEY AREAS OF FOCUS

Available to franchisee and corporate employees for higher education grants and coverage for costs to obtain GED.

Available to franchisee and corporate employees impacted by declared natural disasters.

Providing grants and partnerships to other charitable organizations.

To build a stronger, more united Smoothie King community where education and support helps all members thrive and overcome challenges.

Wan Kim is the global Chief Executive Officer for Smoothie King, an international Smoothie brand. Wan became Smoothie King's first international franchisee when he opened a store location in South Korea in 2003. Over the next five years, he launched and grew the brand to more than 130 locations in that country.

In 2012, Wan approached Smoothie King's founders, Steve and Cindy Kuhnau, to purchase the company. Since then, Wan has led this 48-year-old brand on a journey to rediscover the purpose of Smoothie King and has reinvigorated the brand's mission to inspire healthy and active lifestyles worldwide. His experience as a guest, a franchisee, and now a global CEO continues to help guide his journey as Smoothie King's leader.

Josh Nicosia is the Chief Legal Officer of Smoothie King based in Coppell, Texas. With over two decades of legal experience, specializing in franchise law, Josh has led the legal teams at both public and privately held international organizations throughout his career. Josh’s passions include visiting new MLB ballparks each year and snowboarding with his wife Jen and two sons Noah and Jake.

Sid Weigand has been a multi-unit operator for Smoothie King for 27 years. He is married to his wife Jayne, and lives in Arlington, TX with his wife Jayne and 2 children Shosha and Joshua. Sid is passionate about the Smoothie King brand and is currently serving on the DFW regional marketing board. Sid has also served multiple times on the Franchise Advisory Council, and other Smoothie King committees. Outside of Smoothie King, Sid is on the board of directors with Youth with a Mission, Global Bridges, and serves as President of the Hideaway Lake Townhouse Association. Sid has always been passionate about serving and helping others.

Laura Scavone serves as the Chief People Officer for Smoothie King Franchise, Inc. and is a member of the brand’s executive management team. In this role, Laura, who has led the People function since joining the brand in 2018, is the driving force behind the brand’s people strategy and its alignment to key business strategies. In addition to overall workforce planning, talent strategies, and talent management, Laura brings a particular focus on fostering a diverse and people-centric culture and enhancing team member engagement.

Yunsu Kim is a 26-year-old software engineer working in New York City. After earning her B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia University, she has joined Amazon’s cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Outside of work, she is passionate about promoting diversity in tech, education, and loves volunteering at dog shelters.

Jason Luther is a seasoned entrepreneur based in St. Augustine, Florida. Alongside his business partner, Kris Risch, he operates 11 Smoothie King franchises across Northeast Florida. Additionally, Jason is a marketing consultant in the adventure travel industry.