Healthy living is key to new smoothie shop in Boardman

BOARDMAN — Mike Evans is a big fan of healthy living.

He had a vision for a business to exemplify healthy living and went with it.

His vision for The Smoothie Shop is now a reality in Fashion Square at 7403 Market St.

“I have been wanting to go into business for years,” he said.

The store came alive with vibrant, full-of-life colors and simple, clean design Sept. 9.

Evans first started to think about opening a smoothie shop a year and a half ago. His friends were interested in taking on a smoothie franchise.

“I said, ‘I bet I can do my own concept,’” he explained.

He did just that. Evans’ wife, Debbie, is from Boardman and convinced him that Boardman was the place to establish his business. He first looked at Cleveland to place his shop, but the area already had several of those shops.

“I had a feeling if they were successful in Cleveland, they would be successful in Boardman,” Debbie Evans said. “I am very happy with how it has turned out and it seemed like everyone has taken to it very well.”

For information on The Smoothie Shop, go to smoothieshoppe.com.

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