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How Jamba’s brand transformation revitalized digital salesHow Jamba’s brand transformation revitalized digital sales

Jamba president Geoff Henry discusses their digital sales jump, new loyalty app and menu innovation

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

May 4, 2021

Since Jamba revamped their app and loyalty program in 2019, the Focus Brands-owned smoothie and juice chain saw a double-digit jump in digital sales, growing from 1.5% to 22% of total sales in 2020. The modernized digital platform is part of the company’s brand refresh, which is taking a look at the intersection of changing customer technology and menu needs.

“As we invest more in digital, we’re making it easier for guess to order ahead and pick up and go,” Jamba president Geoff Henry said. 

The company also announced a slew of new menu items, including a gluten-free menu and partnership with Impossible Foods to use their plant-based sausage in their new Impossible sausage ‘handwiches’, proving that Jamba is not just about fruit-based drinks anymore.

“It’s part of our long-term strategy,” Henry said. “The menu evolution about the broader offering of more plant-based solutions and sugar-less solutions. Jamba is the leader in smoothies, juices and bowls and we always will be, but we’re excited to have more complete solutions for guests.”

Watch our video interview with Geoff Henry for more insight into Jamba’s brand evolution.

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About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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