SK King: Origins, Ownership, and Evolution of Smoothie King

How did Smoothie King get its start. Who owns Smoothie King now. What changes has Smoothie King undergone since its founding. How has Smoothie King expanded internationally. What are Smoothie King’s key products and marketing strategies.

The Founding of Smoothie King

Smoothie King, a popular smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center chain, has an interesting history dating back to the 1970s. The company was founded by Steve and Cindy Kuhnau in 1973 in Kenner, Louisiana. Steve Kuhnau’s motivation for starting the business stemmed from his own health challenges – he suffered from food allergies and low blood sugar. This led him to experiment with blending fruit, proteins, and nutrients to create meal replacement smoothies.

The Kuhnaus opened their first vitamin shop and smoothie bar, originally called “Smoothie King: Home of the Nutritional Lifestyle Center.” The concept quickly gained popularity, and they began franchising in 1989. This allowed Smoothie King to expand rapidly across the United States in the 1990s and 2000s.

Acquisition by SK USA, Inc.

A major turning point for Smoothie King came in July 2012, when SK USA, Inc. agreed to purchase Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. from founders Steve and Cindy Kuhnau. SK USA, Inc. was headed by CEO Wan Kim, a South Korean businessman and entrepreneur. Kim was already familiar with the Smoothie King brand, having opened the first international Smoothie King franchise in South Korea in 2003.

The acquisition by SK USA, Inc. marked a new chapter for Smoothie King. Under Wan Kim’s leadership, the company aimed to accelerate growth and expand its global presence. Kim brought a fresh perspective and international business experience to the brand.

What motivated the sale of Smoothie King?

The Kuhnaus’ decision to sell Smoothie King was likely influenced by several factors:

• A desire to retire and pass the company on to new leadership
• The opportunity to see their brand grow on a global scale
• Wan Kim’s proven track record with Smoothie King in South Korea
• The potential for significant financial returns after nearly 40 years of building the business

Expansion and Growth Under New Ownership

Following the acquisition by SK USA, Inc., Smoothie King experienced a period of rapid expansion and modernization. Wan Kim implemented several strategies to grow the brand:

International Expansion

Building on his success with Smoothie King in South Korea, Kim focused on expanding the brand’s international presence. The company entered new markets in the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean. By 2024, Smoothie King had a significant global footprint with hundreds of locations outside the United States.

Menu Innovation

Under Kim’s leadership, Smoothie King placed a renewed emphasis on menu innovation and nutritional transparency. The company introduced new smoothie lines focused on specific health goals, such as Fitness Blends, Slim Blends, and Wellness Blends. They also implemented a “Clean Blends” initiative, committing to using more whole fruits and vegetables while eliminating artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives.

Technology Integration

Smoothie King embraced digital technology to enhance the customer experience. The company launched a mobile app for ordering and rewards, implemented digital menu boards, and integrated with third-party delivery services to reach more customers.

Smoothie King’s Business Model and Franchise System

Smoothie King operates primarily as a franchise-based business. This model has allowed for rapid expansion while maintaining consistent brand standards across locations. Franchisees benefit from Smoothie King’s established brand recognition, operational support, and marketing resources.

What does it take to become a Smoothie King franchisee?

Becoming a Smoothie King franchisee typically requires:

1. A significant initial investment, often ranging from $300,000 to $800,000 depending on location and store type
2. Liquid assets of at least $100,000
3. A credit score of 700 or higher
4. Completion of a comprehensive training program
5. Adherence to Smoothie King’s operational standards and procedures

Product Offerings and Nutritional Focus

Smoothie King’s menu is centered around customizable smoothies designed to support various health and fitness goals. The company has positioned itself as more than just a beverage retailer, emphasizing its role in supporting customers’ overall wellness journeys.

Key Product Categories

Smoothie King’s menu includes:

• Fitness Blends: Designed for pre- and post-workout nutrition
• Slim Blends: Focused on weight management and calorie control
• Wellness Blends: Targeting immune support and overall health
• Break Time Blends: Indulgent options for treats and snacks
• Kids Blends: Smoothies sized and formulated for children
• Extras and Enhancers: Add-ins like protein, vitamins, and probiotics

Marketing Strategies and Brand Positioning

Smoothie King has employed various marketing strategies to differentiate itself in the competitive health food and beverage market. The company’s marketing efforts often focus on positioning Smoothie King as a lifestyle brand that supports customers’ health and fitness goals.

Key Marketing Initiatives

Some of Smoothie King’s notable marketing strategies include:

• Partnerships with professional athletes and fitness influencers
• Sponsorship of sporting events and health-focused community initiatives
• Social media campaigns encouraging customers to share their “Smoothie King Success Stories”
• Seasonal promotions and limited-time menu offerings
• Loyalty program rewards to encourage repeat visits

Challenges and Competition in the Smoothie Market

While Smoothie King has experienced significant growth and success, the company faces ongoing challenges in a competitive market. The smoothie and health food industry has seen increased competition from both specialized smoothie chains and larger fast-food companies adding healthier options to their menus.

How does Smoothie King differentiate itself from competitors?

Smoothie King aims to stand out through:

• A focus on customization and “purpose-based” smoothies
• Emphasis on using whole fruits and vegetables rather than purees or syrups
• Offering meal replacement options rather than just snacks or treats
• Providing nutritional transparency and catering to various dietary needs
• Maintaining a strong brand identity centered around supporting active lifestyles

Future Outlook for Smoothie King

As Smoothie King continues to evolve under the leadership of SK USA, Inc., the company faces both opportunities and challenges. The growing consumer interest in health and wellness provides a favorable market environment, but Smoothie King must continue to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and market conditions.

Potential Areas for Future Growth

Looking ahead, Smoothie King may focus on:

• Further international expansion, particularly in emerging markets
• Continued menu innovation, potentially including more plant-based and functional ingredient options
• Enhanced digital integration, such as improved mobile ordering and personalized nutrition tracking
• Exploration of new store formats, including smaller footprint locations or grab-and-go kiosks
• Increased emphasis on sustainability initiatives to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers

As the health and wellness industry continues to evolve, Smoothie King’s ability to adapt and innovate will be crucial to maintaining its position as a leader in the smoothie and nutritional products market. The company’s journey from a small Louisiana vitamin shop to a global franchise empire demonstrates the potential for growth when a brand successfully taps into consumer health trends and maintains a clear, purpose-driven identity.

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Effective Monday, August 8, 2021:

Regardless of vaccination status we now require all visitors to wear a mask before entering the store.

If you do not have a mask we can help you curbside, call us from outside and we will gladly come to you.

Thank you for trusting Vermont Bicycle Shop.

Bicycles and bicycle parts arriving, and leaving, quite regularly!

We are seeing bicycles arrive in small bursts and sell before we get a chance to publish them to our website.
If you are local (we don’t ship), give us a call if there is a specific bicycle you are looking for and even if we don’t have it, there is a good possibility that it could be on the way soon.

And remember, we don’t ever ship. Bicycles coming to us are for you, our neighbors and friends. Our goal is to serve our community directly (even more so during these difficult times) to make sure you can stay happy and healthy through bicycles and cycling.

July 1, In-store shopping returns with some limitations!!

As of Thursday, July 1 all staff at Vermont Bicycle Shop will be fully vaccinated and will re-open the store for in person shopping.
We will have a limited capacity based on square footage capacity regulations. We also have some simple rules moving forward to help protect our more vulnerable customers who may be visiting the same time as you:
If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please refrain from coming to the store. If you must come to the store with symptoms of any type a mask is required before entering and must stay on at all times.
For those who are unvaccinated we will require masks as well. 
Our goal is to continue the trend of helping to protect the health and happiness of folks in our community like Derek!

Thank you all so much for participating in keeping our community happy and healthy!

Vermont Bicycle Shop is located in downtown Barre, VT.

The 2000 sq-ft store and service center at 105 N. Main Street houses one of the most unique bicycle shops in the country. With equal parts interest in technology and bicycle history Vermont Bicycle Shop provides services with a high emphasis on the tradition of the bicycle shop in small town America with a focus that a bicycle shop can be a part of what helps someone find health and happiness.

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SNAPPED: First gondola cabin on the cable at SK – Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — This week, the new Snow King (SK) gondola is being outfitted with cabins, bringing it one step closer to opening for winter operations.

While the public may see gondola cabins on the line and spinning in the next few weeks, the new eight-passenger Leitner-Poma Gondola will likely not be in service on opening day.

“We are planning to open on schedule Dec. 4. The new gondola and backside lift will be open for the season, but will likely open later mid-December to allow for sufficient snowmaking/snow coverage,” said SK General Manager Ryan Stanley.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Construction on Snow King Mountain has been an ongoing process this summer and is due to wrap up soon. Trail Closure signage and fencing has been removed on the mountain; however, work will continue through mid-November.

“Please stay well away from heavy equipment operators. Operators cannot see behind them and may turn their machines at any time, please do not get anywhere near equipment operations,” read SK’s construction page.

To read more about the progress made on Snow King Mountain throughout recent months click here.

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Caroline Chapman is a Community News Reporter who recently made Jackson home. Born and raised in Connecticut, she enjoys reading non-fiction, skiing, hiking, and playing piano in her downtime. She is most passionate about delivering and pursuing stories that directly impact the lives of individuals in the community. Her favorite aspect about living in Jackson is the genuine admiration that Wyomingites share for the land and the life that it sustains.

SK USA, Inc. Has Agreed to Purchase Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.

NEW ORLEANS, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — SK USA, Inc. has agreed to purchase Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., both companies announced Monday.  Smoothie King Co-founders Steve and Cindy Kuhnau to sell controlling interest of the Louisiana based company to SK USA, Inc., headed by CEO Wan Kim.

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“The sale of Smoothie King represents terrific news for the future of our employees and Smoothie King Franchisees,” said President and CEO Steve Kuhnau. “Cindy and I have dedicated our lives to growing Smoothie King for nearly 40 years and share great confidence in Wan for continued expansion.”

Wan is a Boston University Graduate. He was introduced to the Smoothie while he was earning his MBA at the University of California at Irvine. Wan became a huge fan of the concept and opened the first international Smoothie King location in 2003.  As the CEO of Smoothies Korea he and his company have been an integral part of the Smoothie King organization for nearly 10 years.

Kuhnau adds, “Wan has been an enthusiastic believer and supporter of the Smoothie King Brand since he and his team opened the first Smoothie King in Seoul. They have been tremendously successful opening and operating over 100 Smoothie King locations in South Korea since 2003. The sale of our company will allow Cindy and I to spend more time with our family while ensuring that the Smoothie King Brand which we love will be in very capable hands.”

“We are extremely positive and excited,” said Smoothies Korea CEO Wan Kim. “Smoothie King maintains potential for tremendous growth both here in the U.S. as well as in International markets. Our plans are to continue to expand and build on the great foundation that Steve, Cindy, members of the Smoothie King home office and the best franchisees in the QSR industry have worked to create.”

Wan continued, “Smoothie King is a company with well over 20 years of aggressive growth ahead of it, both in the U.S. and globally.  We are making a long-term commitment to realize this potential. We plan to open more than 1,000 new locations both in the United States and internationally by the end of 2017.” A new international location is already scheduled to open in Singapore by December of 2012. More new international locations across Southeast Asia and China will follow beginning in 2013.

As part of this purchase Standard Charter Private Equity (one of the major top 10 banks in the world) and National Pension Fund (world’s fourth largest public pension fund) are making a significant financial investment in the Smoothie King brand.

Based on this strong capital injection, Smoothie King has set its sights on moving very quickly to ensure Smoothie King is recognized worldwide as the fastest growing health conscious QSR Brand.

Steve Kuhnau will remain with the company and serve as a consultant and brand ambassador representing Smoothie King domestically and internationally as Smoothie King’s original founder and passionate advocate for health and wellness.

Smoothie King is a privately held New Orleans area based Franchise Company and the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry. Smoothie King offers guests the original nutritional fresh-blended smoothie and healthy retail products, including sports beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals and other sports nutrition products. Smoothie King opened its first location in 1973 and started as the first franchised smoothie bar / health food store in the United States in 1989. Smoothie King currently has more than 600 units operating in 32 states, the Caymans and the Republic of Korea. In 2011 Smoothie King was ranked # 1 by entrepreneur magazine in the juice bar category for the 18th year, #70 overall on the 2011 Franchise 500 list and honored as part of the QSR Global 30.

Media inquiries should be directed to Katy Saeger on behalf of Smoothie King at 310-597-2337, [email protected]  All other inquiries should be directed to the Smoothie King home office in Covington, LA to the attention of either Bobby Williams VP of Marketing or Katherine Meariman Executive VP of Administration:  Phone number 985-635-6973.

Visit www.smoothieking.com; engage on Facebook www.facebook.com/SmoothieKing follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/smoothieking

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90,000 In the UK named the motives for the murder of “sausage king” Marugov – RBK

The investigation worked out different versions, including a contract murder.As a result, the Investigative Committee established that Marugov’s killer was familiar with the businessman’s ex-wife and had a personal dislike for him.

Alexander Mavridi

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The investigation believes that Alexander Mavridi, suspected of the murder of the “sausage king”, the head of the companies “Meat Empire” and “Ozeretsky sausages” Vladimir Marugov, had a warm relationship with the businessman’s ex-wife, which became the motive for the crime. This was stated by Ruslan Yusupov, Deputy Head of the First Directorate for Investigation of Particularly Important Cases of the Moscow Region Main Directorate of the Investigative Committee (IC), RIA Novosti reports.

“Several versions were worked out – whether it was a contract murder or some other version, but the main one today is personal hostile relations with the murdered man … Mavridi knew the businessman’s ex-wife. They had a rather close relationship, and Mavridi was worried about her fate, ”he said.

“The killer of the sausage king” told where he was hiding after escaping from the IVS

Yusupov clarified that at the time of the murder, the ex-spouses were sharing joint property, and in the event of a loss, the businessman’s ex-wife could lose all the property.

Marugov was shot with a crossbow in a bathhouse on the territory of his house near Moscow in November 2020. At the time of the murder, the businessman was with his common-law wife. She said that two masked armed men broke into the bathhouse, tied them up, demanded money, and eventually shot Marugov in the chest. She herself managed to get out and call the police.

SK named the cause of death of the lead singer of the “King and the Jester” group – RBK

The Investigative Committee for St. Petersburg has named the cause of death of the lead singer of the “King and Jester” group Mikhail Gorshenev, who died on July 19. According to the press service of the department, no traces of violence were found.

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The forensic medical examination established that death occurred from toxic cardiomyopathy with the development of acute myocardial insufficiency against the background of the use of alcoholic beverages and a narcotic substance – morphine. M. Gorshenev’s heart refused.

Based on the results of the pre-investigation check, a decision was made to refuse to initiate a criminal case.

Let us remind you that 39-year-old M. Gorshenev died in the apartment of house No. 5 on Ozerkovsky Avenue in St. Petersburg. He was buried at the Theological cemetery in the northern capital.

App Store: King of Mathematics

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Soundtrack to the movie “The King”

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Cabinet Tsar, Tsarevich, King, Korolevich.M-sk. January 31. Khavskaya .: ru_lrpg – LiveJournal

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These events took place in the spring of 746 AD. Maybe in a fairy tale, or maybe on our Earth, so long ago that to wait for the King of Peas for several centuries.One way or another, but in the land of the Franks, the King urged all the overseas princes to come to visit, try their luck, go through three royal trials, and whoever passes all three trials will get the royal daughter, Princess of the Alps, as his wife. And princes of all neighboring lands flocked from all over, one more beautiful than the other, brought rich gifts, one more beautiful than the other, and prepared to argue for the hand of the princess of the Alps, that the sun was more beautiful, and the crown was more desirable, however, her future husband also had some chances for a crown. …But she was silent about this. This is where the fairy tale begins.

Raleigh

• King of all Franks Chilperic III of the Merovingian dynasty
• Court wizard (sorceress)
• Princess of the Alps
• Majordomo of King Carloman
• Majordomo of King Pepin, nicknamed Short
• Duke of Aquitaine
• Prince Garibald, son of Rathis, king of the Lombards
• Prince of Sibret, kin of Cutred, king of Wessex
• Prince Abdurahman, son of Caliph Walid II of the Umayyad dynasty
• Elven prince
• Dwarf of the Darin clan
• Alphonse I

daughter of the Duke of Waifra

• Earl from a distant, useless county
• Bishop Leo, envoy of the Holy See (Possibly Levitsa :).
• Dark priest, representative of the minds (of the religious community).

Brief Historical and Political Overview

Francs literally means “free people”. The Franks have a good custom, every spring to gather for a general meeting, where business is done well for the whole next year. Every free man of a huge tribe of Franks must appear at it, and many come themselves, and many gather in several and send their representatives, so that a great multitude of Franks gathers for that meeting.All important affairs of the state are decided in the presence of the people, and with their approval. At a general meeting, the Franks choose a king for themselves, here they call banners for military campaigns or make other important decisions. The current general meeting was convened in the name of the king, and the unconditional highlight of the program on it is the marriage of the princess, although of course there are plenty of other issues.

The Franks are ruled by a king, whom the entire Frankish kingdom or its individual parts are chosen from among the representatives of the Merovingian clan, miraculous kings of an ancient and glorious family who were kings of the Franks since the 200s, but descended from ancient kings and even, as they say, rulers ancient Troy.The power and holiness of the rulers is so great that they are entrusted with the responsibility to monitor the harvest of the year, the health of their subjects, prosperity in wars and many other matters that are beyond the power of an ordinary person. Unlike his subjects, the king never cuts his hair and they contain his mystical power and the source of his royal grace, which he extends to his subjects.

For the last hundred years, in the name of the king, majordoms have ruled in all provinces or in some of them.The king entrusts them to keep track of the income and expenses of the royal court, command the guards, and lead the army on campaigns, act as the king’s representative to the nobility, dispose of the lands of the royal fiscal in accordance with the wishes of the king. Pepin the Short in Neustria, Burgundy and Provence and his older brother Carloman in Austrasia, Allemania and Thuringia are now the majordomo. They are the children of the great butler of the past, Karl Martell (Hammer), who unified the kingdom and was the former butler under three kings, as well as for several years during which the nobility of the king did not elect.

The most important events in the kingdom itself and its surroundings over the past half century should include:

• The invasion of the dark on the Iberian peninsula and attempts to invade the lands of the Franks.
• Unification of all Frankish kingdoms under Karl Mertell.
• Conquest campaigns of the Franks in Burgundy, Provence, Bavaria, Thuringia and much more.
• A war between the Lombards and the Holy City that has been breaking out for many years.
• Karl Martell land reform.

A person should know about his kingdom and the world beyond:

The lands of the Franks are ruled by a king, and the majordoms are ruled by his name. Righteous judgment is administered by counts, bishops, and on the lands of monasteries by abbots and abbeses. In some lands, the people elect a duke, who undertakes to hold command in case of war, and somewhere the duke constantly rules and passes on his title by inheritance, as in Aquitaine, and somewhere his duty remains only war, as, for example, in Neustria where the duke Pipin Korotkiy was elected.The kingdom is now ruled by two majordoms, in the southwest it is Carloman, and in the northeast it is Pepin the Short, who jointly or separately wage useful wars for the good of the kingdom and on royal instructions.

In the lands of the Franks, some worship a light god, and few worship a dark one, some worship the old gods of their people and gather in forest groves. For a long time now, bright temples and monasteries have had many lands, and bishops and abbots are obliged to administer justice on these lands, and often on neighboring lands.

Lands in the state of the Franks belong to a third of the temples, a third to noble magnates and the richest Franks, and a third to free landowners. The previous majordomo of the kingdom, Karl Martel, began to give the warriors lands for temporary use – benifits, taking on the obligation that from these lands a warrior must arm himself well and arrive in the king’s army on horseback, in armor and with a supply of provisions for the duration of the campaign. A free person does not pay taxes and taxes, but only helps the one who judges on his territory and undertakes in the event of war to come to fight with arms and ready, together with the entire people of the Franks.

The father of today’s Maojordoms, Karl Martell, often confiscated monastic lands for the benefit of the state and the king, but his other virtues and the love of the Franks were so great that the monasteries did not oppose his will.

In the west, beyond the Pyrenees mountains in vast Spain, rulers who worship Darkness in their palaces rule over people. And walking along the road in that land, you will meet five passers-by who worship the Light and five who worship the Darkness. And only in the small kingdom of Asturias live there light wars that do not know peace and fatigue, killing ten dark ones every day, and the next day seeing ten more under their walls.

In the south, behind the mountains by the Alps, which are pitted by gnomish passages like Alemani cheese, a tribe of long-bearded Lombard warriors lives on vast lands, who every spring go to war against the Holy City, and every autumn they are again expelled from its walls. And the reason for this is envy of those living in the Holy City. And they also worship the Light, but they revere the great light teacher of the past Arius, and they do not recognize the governor in the Holy City at all. And in the city itself, in peace and light, the supreme governor of the light God on earth rules, sitting on a throne of stone, whose blessing heals, and to whom God himself has entrusted the keys that can open the gates to the kingdom of Light.

England lies far to the north beyond the seas. Seven kings rule there in seven palaces with seven beautiful queens, each of them has seven children in the family. For seven years prosperity and good harvests reign in their kingdoms, and for seven years they are pursued by crop failures, wars and strife.

In the east lie the lands of numerous barbarians, who should be subdued and to whom to go for prey. There are apparently invisible peoples living there, they have hundreds of leaders, and even tens of thousands of warriors. The Germans, who were distantly related to the Franks, and the Russians and Estonians, and many other peoples, great and small, also live there.

And in the south, beyond Allemania, there is a forest in which lives a magical people of elves, tall, beautiful and powerful, and they are all as one – wizards, and each of their warriors is equal to ten and just as beautiful. However, they are deceitful, cunning and insidious people, and anyone who confides in them will be bewitched, and they also say that they steal children from people and bring them up so that those grow long ears like elves, and whoever does not grow up, they eat … Evil tongues say that they live in trees, and their women are depraved and by their beauty they lure travelers into the forest in order to steal their youth and vitality from them.

Beneath the mountains themselves, there are huge caves, and the people of the dwarves live in them. Small and stocky, always somewhat smeared, they wear hoods and are thick with bushy beards. Dwarf gunsmiths create excellent weapons and, they say, have an endless supply of iron and go out to war with their army shining from head to toe, although they only talk about this, because usually dwarfs do not protrude from their caves, and not a single normal person pokes there to him. And no one has ever seen gnomish women, and some say that those also grow beards, while others who trade with gnomes argue that gnomes do not have women at all and gnomes are born right from the stone and immediately with a beard.

About religion

Once the king rode through his possessions and people along the roads greeted their ruler. And one mighty man pushed the crowd and bowed to the king one of the first. And another stately and mighty man who stood next to him first helped the fallen one and only then knelt before the king. And the king asked the first harsh warrior: “Was it necessary to scatter these people to be the first to bow to me?” And the man answered: “Everyone gets his place according to his strength, so these people had to give way to me, and I kneel before you, my king, and I will do whatever you want.”Then the king asked the second man: “Why did you first bow to the peasant and only then bowed to me?” And the man answered him: “If every peasant in your land will firmly stand on the ground, then the entire state will be strong, and your power is also unshakable and will be able to rely on each of your subjects.” And the king was very thoughtful of which of the two warriors to bring closer to him.

This is how people live, some worship the Darkness, Respect strength and value only their goals, while others honor the Light, help people and follow their bright path in life.And the name for the light is Ara, and for the darkness, Azesh, and those who walk all their lives in light or darkness gain great strength. Others do not serve the Darkness and do not honor the Light, but worship only their ancestors, but the dead rarely interfere in the affairs of the living.

About magic

Magic lurks in our souls, deeds and actions. Miracles happen only with the right set of circumstances. By the way, just now, in a neighboring state there was a case, they offended one evil sorceress by not inviting her to the birth of the princess – she predicted that the girl, when she grows up, will prick herself with a spindle and fall asleep in a terrible dream.Whether the witch knew about this future or whether she built everything herself is not known, but the fact remains – the girl really injected herself and fell asleep. But a good witch came to the rescue and predicted that in 100 years a prince will appear who will overcome terrible trials and wake the princess with a kiss. Only 100 years have not passed yet … WAITING!

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Murder of the “Sausage King” in Istra. What is known

November 3, 2020

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Vladimir Marugov was in the center of a loud family scandal

Entrepreneur Vladimir Marugov, CEO of the companies “Meat Empire” and “Ozeretskie sausages ”, Was killed on Monday night at his country house in Istra by a shot from a crossbow.The BBC tells what is known about the murder and the businessman himself.

A court in Istra on Tuesday evening arrested a suspect in the murder of Marugov.

How did the murder happen?

According to the version of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR), which is quoted by news agencies, the attack took place in a bathhouse near the house of Marugov. Several masked men entered the premises, tied the entrepreneur and his common-law spouse and began to demand money.

After that, the woman somehow managed to escape and call the police, but by the time the law enforcement officers arrived, the businessman was already dead, and the attackers fled.

“During the inspection of the scene, investigators and forensic experts seized the crossbow from which the man was shot,” said Olga Vradiy, senior assistant to the head of the Moscow Region ICR department.

Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case on the murder. Later, the department published photographs of the car, in which the belongings of the attackers and the murder weapon were found. The abandoned car was found by operatives in one of the villages of the Istra urban district.

Photo author, Investigative Committee of Russia / Tass

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A vehicle with a murder weapon was found in the Istra urban district

The source of Komsomolskaya Pravda reported that the businessman was tortured with a crossbow for about an hour before being killed.The same version was voiced by the source of the “Lenta.ru” publication.

Head of the Crossbow Shooting Federation Valery Ashikhmin, in an interview with MK, suggested that such an exotic murder weapon was chosen because of its noiselessness and availability: both the crossbow itself and the arrows for it are sold freely.

What is known about the suspects?

On Monday evening, the TFR announced the arrest of a murder suspect, but did not give his name.

“One of the suspects in the attack on a private house in g.O. Istra, as a result of which a man born in 1966 died. It turned out to be a native of one of the Central Asian republics born in 1971. In the near future he will be taken to the investigating authorities, “the ICR reported and published a video with the face of the detained man. They continue to search for his accomplice.

According to an Interfax source, the detainee is a 49-year-old native of Kazakhstan, Alexander Mavridi, who is familiar with the ex-wife of the murdered man. , Tatyana Marugova, he denies involvement in the crime.

On Tuesday, Tatyana Marugova’s lawyer confirmed that she was interrogated in the case of the ex-husband’s murder.

“My confidant Tatyana Marugova was interrogated as a witness in the Investigative Committee on the murder of her ex-husband. She really knew Alexander Mavridi, who is suspected of a crime. However, she denies that she and Mavridi had a love relationship. Alexander performed technical work. that’s all in her house, “TASS quotes lawyer Igor Kim.

Tatyana Marugova herself, in a conversation with RIA Novosti, earlier refused to comment on information about her acquaintance with Mavridi.

How did the handcuffed pensioner appear in the case?

On Tuesday, the ICR reported that the detainee was also suspected of involvement in another criminal activity – black real estate.

During a search in the apartment of the suspect in Moscow, a pensioner was found handcuffed to his bed, as well as the man who was looking after him.

“The investigation has reason to believe that the suspect is involved in a number of crimes related to fraudulent actions with the apartments of single citizens in the city of Moscow and the Moscow region,” the ICR said in a statement.

The pensioner himself told investigators that the suspect was holding him and extorting apartments in the capital. The man who was looking after the pensioner was taken to the investigation department. His involvement in the crimes committed against the pensioner is established.

“Currently, the pensioner is hospitalized, doctors are checking his health. Perhaps the man was under the influence of any psychotropic substances,” Olga Vradiy told RIA Novosti.

Family scandal

Two years ago, the entrepreneur’s ex-wife, the poet Tatyana Marugova, became a participant in Andrei Malakhov’s talk show “Live” on the Rossiya channel. She said that after 20 years of marriage, the couple separated, and the entrepreneur left her good compensation, including an apartment in Moscow and a sausage factory.

However, later, when a child appeared in the businessman’s new family, he began to demand the return of his property from his ex-wife and even, according to her, threatened her. “I started receiving threats:“ What, do you think that you are immortal? ” – said Tatyana Marugova.

The son of Tatyana and Vladimir Marugovs, Alexander, also participated in the program, who also claimed that his father began to threaten him after the divorce.

In the summer of 2019, Alexander Marugov died in a car accident – on his motorcycle he crashed into a taxi car in the center of Moscow.

After that, Tatyana Marugova again appeared in the program of Andrei Malakhov and said that although she could not blame anyone directly for the death of her son, she did not believe in an accident, given that for the last four years she and Alexander had lived in a state of extreme tension.

The release of the program almost led to a diplomatic scandal. On the air, it was suggested that the accident was set up by a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was driving a taxi, which angered the Kyrgyz authorities.

After that, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a message in which it was noted that Malakhov’s words are his “personal view of the situation”, which should not affect bilateral relations.

Malakhov himself apologized to the audience in Kyrgyz.

On Monday, Tatyana Marugova published on her Instagram an archive photo with her ex-husband and son and wrote that she considered the murder of an entrepreneur monstrous, and also asked her subscribers to pray “for the repose of the newly departed Vladimir.”

“Sausage King”

54-year-old Vladimir Marugov was the owner and CEO of Stroy-Proekt LLC, MPK Myasnaya Empire LLC, MPK Ozeretskiye Sausages LLC, SK Teploset LLC and JSC “Nazca”.

During his successful business career, Marugov was nicknamed “the sausage king”.

However, in recent years, the entrepreneur has not been doing very well. In June 2016, the Moscow Arbitration Court declared him bankrupt.

In the “Live” program, one of the friends of the Marugov family said that the property left to his wife and son was allegedly needed by the businessman in order to pay off a huge debt of five million dollars.