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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise

Smoothies, sandwiches, wraps & coffee

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise?

Total Investment: $173,300-$261,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe News

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Ranks In Top Half Of Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing Businesses Report
Inc. magazine ranked Tropical Smoothie Café in the top half of the publication’s first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, at number 1,533. Skyrocketing Tropical Smoothie Café to the top half of the list was its 234 percent three-year revenue growt... more

Smoothie Franchise Mixes Beverages, Food
Craig LeMieux wants Michiganians to grab a smoothie in one hand and a sandwich or wrap in the other without having to travel to two restaurants. The area developer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Michigan plans to open three franchise units this summer and 60 total in the next five years. Based ... more

No Shoes Required June 21/07
As a way to kick off the start of summer, Tropical Smoothie Café, a fast casual dining chain that specializes in real-fruit smoothies and gourmet sandwiches, announced today the official launch of a new summer holiday – National Flip Flop Day. On June 21st, in honor of blue skies and warm sunshine, ... more

Tropical Smoothie Café Arrives In Red Rock Casino
Just in time for the lazy, warm, relaxing days of summer, Tropical Smoothie Café® is inviting folks in Las Vegas to come and discover the hottest new concept in town. Stop in and cool down with a fresh fruit smoothie. Try our own Jetty Punch or lighten the calorie count with our new Splendid Smoothi... more

Tropical Smoothie Café Offers Cold Treat In Hot Temps
It may be hot outside but inside the newest Tropical Smoothie Café, customers are taking in the Hawaiian Breeze and Blue Lagoon. By LAUREN ROMANO VIEW STAFF WRITER It may be hot outside but inside the newest Tropical Smoothie Café, customers are taking in the Hawaiian Breeze and Blue Lagoon.... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Tropical Smoothie Cafe open? 1997
When did Tropical Smoothie Cafe start franchising? 1997

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	127	0	4	0
2003	90	0	1	0
2002	65	0	0	0
2001	58	0	0	0
2000	43	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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