New Smoothie Shop Sets Grand Opening In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Here are three great things: a day at the beach, a refreshing cold drink and a good movie. These three things are combined with the grand opening of “Groovy Smoovies,” the smoothie shop owned by former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Shawn Andrews.

Andrews, along with his business partner Antonne Jones, first opened the shop in Haddonfield in 2020. The Hollywood-themed business is decked out with classic movie posters, a clap board shaped menu and even a live box office ticket booth.

They’ve been voted “Best of South Jersey” two years in a row by SJ Magazine, been featured on major television networks such as ABC and NBC and even hosted a meet and greet with business mogul and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John last December.

Last November, Andrews and Jones began expanding the brand and launched a national franchising program in partnership with franchise consultant Robert Katz with the Stanwood Group.

Andrews had no experience in the smoothie business, but trusted his instincts and decided to partner with Jones to launch the company.

“Antonne and I have been friends for years and always bounced different business ideas off one another,” Andrews said. “When Antonne mentioned opening a movie themed smoothie shop, I was on board right away. Who doesn’t like a great smoothie and movie?”

Ocean City is known as America’s Favorite Family Resort, and this was key in attracting the new shop.

“We’re a family-oriented brand,” Jones said. “Our biggest customers are families, so Ocean City seemed like an organic fit.”

The ribbon cutting and grand opening is scheduled at Groovy Smoovies on May 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The store is located at 611 E 8th Street.