Rough Times for Smoothies

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • December 2, 2008
In the smoothie game, if Jamba Juice can't shake it, then how can anyone else. The giant posted a $12.4M loss last quarter. So I suppose it should come as no surprise that the smaller players are being pulverized like fruit in a blender. Just...
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