AI-Powered Smoothie Shop Abruptly Shuts Down Weeks After Opening in San Francisco

AI-powered personalized smoothie startup BetterBlends opened in September in San Francisco.

Weeks after opening, the shop was abandoned with a "temporarily closed" sign.

The shop stood vacant for weeks before being completely emptied out.

Online reviews and photos paint a strange portrait of the brief business.

Locals chalk up the bizarre failure to lack of restaurant experience in a difficult market.