News – Sip Fresh Making a Splash in Orlando with First Florida Location

ORLANDO, Fla. Sip Fresh the California-born specialty beverage franchise renowned for its fresh fruit-based juices, teas, and handcrafted smoothies, is bringing its bold flavors coast-to-coast. The brand is set to make waves in Orlando with a new location opening in early April at The Florida Mall.

To celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 5, Sip Fresh Orlando will host an all-day event from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, featuring giveaways and prizes. The first 25 guests will receive free “Sips” for an entire year, while the first 100 guests will receive a free “Sip” and souvenir cup. Guests can also enter a raffle for a chance to win a Sip Fresh catering pack for their next party or a pair of Apple AirPods.

Sip Fresh in Orlando is owned by Marine Corps veteran Ryan McGrail, a local entrepreneur who plans to grow the beverage concept across Central Florida and into high-traffic hotspots throughout Orlando, Tampa, and Sarasota. His first of three will open inside The Florida Mall—the region’s largest indoor shopping destination. Owned by the Simon Property Group, the record-setting shopping center covers more than 1.7 million square feet of retail space and has become a bustling hub that is home to more than 250 stores, entertainment spaces and dining options.

Conveniently situated between Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, the forthcoming Sip Fresh will offer shoppers a variety of refreshing and uniquely flavored drinks from mouthwatering Cucumber Mint Lime and Guava Strawberry Sips to Instagram-able Cha Cha Chamoys®. Receiving more than 20 million visitors annually, The Florida Mall’s family-friendly, entertainment-focused shopping center is an ideal spot for Sip Fresh to cater to modern-day consumers’ cravings for innovative beverages that are as visually appealing as they are thirst-quenching.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing Sip Fresh to Orlando and to be a part of The Florida Mall community,” said McGrail. “With its significant foot traffic, location and abundance of retail options, this is the perfect place to introduce Sip Fresh’s handcrafted, refreshing beverages to shoppers and tourists. This is just the beginning of our growth in Florida, and we are confident that our unique and fresh fruit-based ‘Sips’ will quickly become a fan favorite in the Orlando community and beyond.”
At 35, McGrail is eager to begin his entrepreneurial journey with Sip Fresh after serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he honed his leadership and interpersonal skills. As an early adopter of the Sip Fresh concept, he’s excited to bring the brand’s unique offerings to the Orlando market and collaborate with an established leadership team. The CEO and Founder of Sip Fresh, Sharon Arthofer, has experience and exponential success as a multi-unit franchisee with Wetzel’s Pretzels, allowing her to provide key insight and support to Sip Fresh franchisees.

“Ryan’s leadership and business management experience make him an excellent partner in Sip Fresh’s expansion, and we are confident that he will help our franchise create a lasting impact in Central Florida,” said Arthofer. “We chose The Florida Mall for our debut because it offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment that aligns with our brand. We’re eager to continue our brand’s growth throughout Florida and this upcoming Orlando location signifies a great milestone in that expansion.”

Sip Fresh has expanded beyond the West Coast, through the Sunbelt, and now to the East Coast. Sip Fresh also announced that it has a signed lease in Denver’s Cherry Creek Shopping Center, further continuing the brand’s expansion into new states.

A nod to the beverage brand’s business model, Sip Fresh was recently acknowledged by Entrepreneur Magazine as a “Hot Franchise to Own in 2025.” As it continues to grow across the nation, Sip Fresh is looking to leverage its prime market share in high-traffic hot spots across Florida. The company has its eyes set on the Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale markets in addition to the Orlando region.

For more information about Sip Fresh, visit www.sipfreshjuice.com. For franchising opportunities throughout Florida, visit www.sipfreshjuice.com/Franchising.

ABOUT SIP FRESH

California-based Sip Fresh® opened its first store in 2017 with a mission to create delicious, handcrafted juices in an interactive environment. The brand’s focus on quality products and unforgettable experiences turns guests into regulars and juices into delightful Sip Fresh beverages that are made for a new era in the beverage industry. ‘Fresh Sips’ are fun to share with friends and family – both in-person and via social media. Sip Fresh’s quality products are made to engage the senses: see it, sample it, and sip it up. To learn more about the brand, visit: www.sipfreshjuice.com.