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Bonita in print, on air, online.

Industry trade press, Chicago TV, local papers, and trend reports — covering the recipes, the expansion, and the founder story.

Chicago Business Journal · Sep 16, 2025

Bonita Bowls expanding in Illinois

Coverage of Bonita Bowls' multi-location expansion across the Chicago suburbs, including the launch of the franchise division.

QSR Magazine · Feb 1, 2025

Industry coverage of the La Grange opening — Bonita's fifth corporate location — and the launch of franchise operations.

FOX 32 Chicago · Jun 20, 2025

National Smoothie Day segment with founder Kyle Kissane on what makes a great smoothie — ingredient quality, ratios, and how to build at home.

Franchising Magazine USA · Sep 1, 2025

Trade press coverage of the brand's fall expansion, including the first franchisee-operated store opening in Wheaton, Illinois.

Patch · May 1, 2025

Local Wheaton coverage of the new downtown storefront and the brand's first franchisee-operated location.

Country Herald · Apr 15, 2025

Coverage of the downtown Wheaton storefront wave, including Bonita Bowls' opening in the Sandberg Building.

La Grange Business Association · Feb 15, 2025

La Grange Business Association profile of the new Calendar Avenue storefront and the brand's local-community approach.

Lemont Downtown · Sep 1, 2024

Downtown Lemont's welcome piece on Bonita Bowls' arrival on Canal Street.

TrendHunter · Sep 15, 2025

Trend-research coverage of Bonita Bowls as a notable expansion story in the smoothie-bowl category.

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