The Florida Mall lands Sip Fresh, one of 2023′s hottest fast-casual brands

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Sip Fresh – a newer retail chain originating in California -- inked a three-unit franchise agreement with Ryan McGrail, who will open the first of them in Orlando at The Florida Mall this winter.

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Next, he’ll open stores in Tampa and Sarasota. Last year, Sip Fresh was listed on QSR magazine’s 2023 “40/40 America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals” list, which recognizes 40 fast-casual brands with fewer than 40 locations “on the verge of something big.”

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On the menu at Sip Fresh are juices, smoothies and fruit bowls. Highlights include the classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie and the Mango Tango, a tropical mango blend topped with fresh mango dipped in tajin (a chili lime-flavored spice mix ) and chamoy (a sweet, sour and spicy condiment or sauce).

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