Jamba Juice is a high-end chain of smoothie restaurants headquartered in Emeryville, California with over 700 locations operating in 21 states, the District of Columbia and the Bahamas. Over 500 locations are company-owned, with the remainder being franchised. For the 12 months ending January 10, 2006, system wide sales were $345 million, which included sales of $230 million from company locations. The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 20% per year over the last three fiscal years.

During yesterday’s game of Mall Trivia, we touched on Orange Julius.

Many Arabs entered the Jerusalem Shopping Mall, shopped, enjoyed themselves, and left without their limbs being torn from their bodies! I know you probably don't believe me, but I saw it myself when I was there with the Digital Family. Arabs walked, talked, and sipped Orange Juliuses with their friends, families, and fellow fundamentalists.

Wow, look at all the companies Warren Buffett owns. I'd never really known where that guy got all his money from. Orange Julius, Fruit of the Loom, and the World Book Encyclopedia... among others!

Ever wondered the secret behind KFC Cole Slaw, Orange Julius, Taco Bell Burrito Supreme? The author behind this site takes the science of cooking to reverse engineer and recreate commercial favorites. Some recipes are free, some available for a small fee (or a google search). You can create some of your favorite out-to-eat dishes in your own home.