Priority Markets | Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise

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Claim your piece of paradise.

Don’t miss out on our growth. Bring a taste of the tropics to available markets near you.

Call us at 770-580-2333 to see if your market is available.

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Our Multi-Unit Franchise Owners keep coming back for more.

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Hani Halloun is just one of the franchisees that contributed to the 70%+ of new store openings that came from existing owners in 2023. Why? He loves the great support, growth opportunities and the chance to bring fresh, fun food options to his community.

The grass is greener in the tropics.

We were born on a beach in 1997, and we’re still making waves across the country.

$1.25M

Systemwide Average Net Revenues*

1,400+

Cafes opened
nationwide

12

Consecutive years of same-store sales growth

60/40

menu of smoothies and food make us a favorite across multiple dayparts

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A brighter future is waiting.

Hear from Multi-Unit Franchise Owners on why they continue to invest in Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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We’re everyone’s happy place.

We check all the boxes.

Find out why the time to own is NOW!

Waves of loyal guests.

Our fans keep coming back all day long for our delicious mix of healthier food and smoothies with a tropical twist.

Ranked one-of-the-best by the best.

When you become a Franchise Owner of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, you join an innovative, rewarding and nationally recognizable brand.

2024 Franchise 500 ranked #13 overall, #1 in Smoothie/Juice category
Ranked for 11 consecutive years

2024 Franchise Times Fast & Serious ranked #33
Ranked for 11 consecutive years

Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2023

2023 Top 100 Movers and Shakers ranked #14

Catch the wave. Own your market.

Be part of a family
Franchise Owners can count on incredible support and continued innovation to help grow your business.

Own a turnkey business
Simplified business model, collective buying power and established vendor relationships help streamline operations.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe team at grand opening

Dedicated team in your corner
Our real estate, construction, marketing and ops teams help you every step of the way.

Invest in a proven concept
Constant innovation and support means you can follow our system to growth and success.

Power the positive
Make a difference and help give back to your community.

Do you have what it takes?

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, including $125,000 in liquid assets

It’s tropic time. Join our Franchise Family.

Complete the form or call 770-580-2333, and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise development leader will reach out to you with more information.

*$1,248,276 Top 50% Average Net Revenues. *$979,491 System Wide Average Net Revenues. Based on our fiscal year ending 12/31/2023 and includes 1,151 Restaurants that were open for at least 12 months as of 12/31/2023. Excludes non-traditional locations and Restaurants that were not open for at least 357 days in 2023. This information appears in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will do as well.

†The initial investment range is $300,000-$720,500. 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-thru Restaurants. For fiscal year 2023, 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 improvement, restaurant fixtures and equipment, and other costs) would be approximately $35,000 to $55,000. See Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information regarding investment costs. The average investment does not reflect tenant improvement allowance. For 2023, the average tenant improvement allowance was $43,500.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for information purposes only. The offering is by prospectus only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota (File No. F-9894), New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. New York State Disclaimer: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. CALIFORNIA DISCLAIMER: THESE FRANCHISES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SUCH REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS NOR A FINDING BY THE COMMISSIONER THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING. ©2024 Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite W200, Atlanta, GA 30338.

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