A new Smoothie King location is coming to Newport in 2019.

The location announcement comes a year after Smoothie King franchisee, SK Midwest, said it would open 16 locations in Greater Cincinnati over the next five years.

Construction of the 1,700-square-foot Smoothie King building is projected to be completed in the spring of 2019, according to Smoothie King.

The new Smoothie King location will be located on 82 Carothers Road, adjacent to Newport Plaza, owned by Albanese Cormier Holdings. Other Newport Plaza tenants include Fresh Thyme Market, Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree and Verizon.

In October 2017, Mario Nocero, senior vice president of operations for Mason-based Smoothie King franchisee SK Midwest, outlined his plans for 16 new health-conscious juice bars in the area over the next five years.

Nocero said new stores will be about 1,500 square feet and employee 18-20 people.

The Smoothie King locations are strategically placed near health centers, recreational facilities and gyms, Nocero said.

Much like the Newport location, Smoothie King's Fairfield location is next to a 31,000-square-foot Planet Fitness.

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