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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Our vision at Tropical Smoothie Café is to be THE CHOICE for a higher quality, healthier way of life. Through our innovation and unparalleled hospitality we have created a niche category by combining exceptional smoothies and gourmet food under one roof. At Tropical Smoothie Café we provide our customer with real fruit smoothies, toasted wraps, bistro sandwiches, grilled flatbreads, and gourmet salads in a fun, tropical environment!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1997
Franchising Since:
1997
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
275
98.9%
Company-Owned Units:
3
1.1%
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Total Operating Units:
278
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
278
100%
In 35 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
278
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
99
2. Virginia
60
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$100-150K
Total Investment:
$254-385K
Average Total Investment:
$320K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
1+2%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 8 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,200 for 2
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Free-Standing w/ Drive Thru, End Cap w/ Drive-Thru
