The Tropical Smoothie Cafe® franchise opportunity is one of the industry’s fastest growing. Now is the time to own your market and bring a happy escape and healthier options to your community.
Qualified candidates should have:
An understanding of our brand culture and franchise business model
Business experience (restaurant experience preferred, but not required)
A minimum net worth of $350,000, which includes $125,000 in liquid assets
Investment and fee structure
Start-up fees:
A new Cafe investment is between $277,000 and $584,000†. Costs vary by location, and the average cost is approximately $400,000‡.
Ongoing fees per Cafe as a percentage of gross sales:
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| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | LOW | HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Professional Fees | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Restaurant Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (including point of sale/cash register system) | $95,000 | $142,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $140,000 | $259,500 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $25,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $3,500 | $19,500 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $1,000 | $15,000 |
| Initial Deposits | $1,500 | $25,500 |
| Grand Opening Contribution | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (Working Capital - 3 to 6 months) | $8,000 | $42,500 |
| TOTAL INITIAL INVESTMENT | $277,000 | $584,000 |
* Based on calendar year 2021. This information appears in Item 7 of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
† The range is based on estimated costs for End-Cap or In-Line Tropical Smoothie Cafe Restaurants, which include those located in or at “strip style” retail shopping centers but does not include drive-thrus. For the fiscal year 2021, these End-Cap and In-Line Tropical Smoothie Cafe Restaurants typically ranged in size from 1,200 to 1,900 square feet. If your Franchised Business includes a drive-thru, the additional expense (including the cost of leasehold improvements, restaurant fixtures and equipment, and other costs) would be approximately $35,000 to $45,000.
Hear from Rylan and Jennifer Miller why Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the restaurant franchise that everyone’s talking about.
Hear from Rylan and Jennifer Miller why Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the restaurant franchise that everyone’s talking about.
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770-821-1928, and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise development leader will reach out to you with more information.
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