Boost Juice's parent company has stepped in to rescue four long-running stores after the franchise operator behind the locations collapsed earlier this month.
Boost Juice confirmed on Friday it would temporarily take over management of the stores at Robina, Australia Fair, Paradise Centre and Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast, after Abadell Pty Ltd was forced into liquidation on May 1 over an alleged $1.5 million tax debt.
"Boost Juice confirms that one of our valued franchise partners, operating four stores, has recently entered into liquidation," Boost Juice parent company Retail Zoo told 7NEWS.com.au.
"We recognise this is a difficult time for all involved. We are committed to supporting our franchise partner throughout this process.
"Boost Juice will assume management of these stores with involvement from the existing franchisee and their team.
"This is a temporary arrangement while we work through the process and provide support."
The four locations, operated for more than two decades under owners Karen and Steven Ackland, shut abruptly this week. Records show the Paradise Centre store opened in 2003, followed by Surfers Paradise in 2004, Australia Fair in 2006 and Robina in 2009.
The closures sparked surprise among customers, with the stores considered some of the chain's busiest locations on the coast. "There are always big lines at these locations," one local wrote online after the shutdowns emerged.
At the same time as the liquidation proceedings, the Acklands are preparing to auction their Broadbeach Waters mansion, known among Gold Coast Suns circles as a share house for young players including Mac Andrew.
Retail Zoo described the collapse as an "isolated situation" and said Boost Juice continued to perform strongly and expand across Australia, where the chain now operates about 380 stores.
Founded in Adelaide in 2000 by Janine Allis, Boost Juice has expanded into a global chain with more than 850 stores across 13 countries.
