Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a dual concept specializing in fresh fruit smoothies and premium specialty coffee beverages, has been recognized in the 35th Annual Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine, a national business publication and industry leader. Maintaining a continued presence on the highly esteemed list, Maui Wowi Hawaiian met the objective and quantifiable criteria required for selection.

“Having the pleasure of being recognized by such a prestigious listing is a testament to the growth of our brand and stability of our proven system,” said Mike Weinberger, CEO of Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “It’s a cumulative effort from each one of our outstanding franchisees, who represent the true values of our company. They are committed to bringing the Aloha Spirit into everything they do in order to provide our customers with the best experience possible.”

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is a compilation of some of the top companies who represent a wide range of franchise segments and opportunities. The list is based on a comprehensive vetting process of financial and statistical data and is intended to be used as a research tool to compare franchise operations, according to Entrepreneur.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has earned an impressive reputation. The company has been selected in recent years as a Low-Cost Franchise, Military Friendly Franchise, and Top Global Franchise. Differentiating itself from others by offering several different business models, Maui Wowi Hawaiian aims to make it possible for entrepreneurs to fulfill a lifelong dream of business ownership. The company capped off 2013 with two new fixed store locations on the East Coast and is preparing for even more expansion in 2014.

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