Clean Juice making New Orleans debut

Charlotte-based Clean Juice is making its New Orleans debut this week at 2801 Magazine St., under the direction of franchisee Ernest Price Jr. The menu features a “Mardi Gras One” smoothie to honor the area famous for hosting Mardi Gras celebrations.

“After visiting Clean Juice in Lafayette, I was hooked on the innovations that fueled the freshness and flavors, along with the high-quality nutritional value in each menu item,” Price said in a company press release. “Rarely do you find a restaurant that can do one or two healthy items the right way and a completely different experience when you have a brand like Clean Juice that offers nothing but USDA-certified organic food and beverage options — and lots of them. I hope my Clean Juice becomes a trusted staple within this community where people can learn more about the benefits of eating an all-organic diet.”

As a long-time resident of New Orleans, Price jokingly admits that although his city is known for some of the nation’s most delicious foods and culinary experiences, it is less known for healthy eating and practicing wellness. He hopes his Clean Juice store can provide guests with a healthy and delicious line-up of nutritious food items as well as a deeper understanding of what it means to adopt a proactive health and wellness approach to eating right while on the go.

“New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the nation, known for its festive and vibrant music scene, eclectic cuisine, and diversity of culture,” Landon Eckles, CEO of Clean Juice, said in the release. “We are all thrilled to work with Ernest in bringing the Clean Juice brand to the Big Easy and are honored to help him spread the word on the value and benefits of eating well, living well, and promoting a healthy body and a strong spirit attitude.”

Heading into 2023, Clean Juice has 203 store units in its system with 127 open and operating and another 70 in development since it began franchising in 2016.