SUSAN TAYLOR
CEO
JUICE IT UP
WHY: Leads smoothie, bowl and juice chain that is 99% franchised.
IN THE NEWS: Reported reaching $50M in total system sales for the first time in 2024. Combined headquarters with sister chain Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Irvine this year. On track to open 100th location.
NOTABLE: Previously worked at Atlanta-based competitor Jamba Juice for 14 years as senior director of franchise operations. Joined Juice It Up in 2019 and named to top role in 2021.
QUOTABLE: Taylor on menu innovation: “We really look at where we think our guests would allow us to innovate. I’m not going to do a hamburger anytime soon, but there are items that pair very well with our products.”
