Robeks Closes Rockville Research Row Location
The smoothie and juice franchise shuttered its storefront after seven years of operation in the Research Row development.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Robeks smoothie and juice shop located at 1403 Research Boulevard, Suite A7, has officially permanently closed. The establishment served the Rockville community for approximately seven years following its initial opening in 2019.
Why it matters
The closure removes a long-standing dining option from the Research Row development, leaving a vacancy situated between the local Chick-fil-A and Onelife Fitness.
The Rockville storefront operated for a total of seven years after first opening in 2019. The parent franchise company reported 106 total operating locations and 40 sites in development earlier this year.
The players
Eion Callwood
He was the owner and operator of the specific Robeks franchise location in Rockville.
Robeks
Founded in Southern California in 1996, this national franchise chain specializes in smoothies, juices, and health-focused food bowls.
The details
Franchisee Eion Callwood owned and operated the site, which was a fixture of the Research Row development. The space is located in a high-traffic area directly between the shopping center's Chick-fil-A and Onelife Fitness locations.
Timeline
The Robeks company was originally founded in 1996.
The Rockville shop opened for business in 2019.
The location permanently closed on October 27, 2026.
Market Landscape
This closure represents a shift in the local footprint for a brand that reported 106 operating locations earlier this year. It highlights the ongoing volatility in retail lease occupancy even for established national franchises maintaining growth elsewhere.
Regular customers who frequented this Research Row location will need to find alternative dining options for juices and smoothies. The closure removes a specific local service point for the brand within the Rockville shopping corridor.
The takeaway
The permanent shuttering of this franchise site highlights how even national health-food chains adjust their local operations based on individual site performance. Residents should check the official company website to find the nearest remaining franchise location for service.
Further reading
For more information on retail changes in the area, visit the Rockville Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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