She wanted ownership, autonomy and the chance to build something meaningful in her hometown of Racine, Wisconsin. So, in 2023, she opened a Smoothie King franchise and hit the ground running. Record-breaking openingTurner's Smoothie King location in Racine shattered expectations right out of the gate, breaking the franchise's record for first-week sales when it opened in 2023. In addition to building a thriving business, Turner made it a priority to give back. Her advice to others considering the jump into business ownership like she did is simple.