Roundup: Smoothie King closures / Mascot money / Global health emergency By Deanna B. Narveson - January 30, 2020 FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint Update: According to a statement from Smoothie King, three Baton Rouge franchise locations were closed abruptly Saturday night. The company says it is working with the franchisees to re-open the store… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.