Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café 4100 Legendary Dr., # 250
Destin, FL 32541
800#: (888) 292-2522 Tel: (850) 269-9850 Fax: (850) 837-4563
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.tropicalsmoothie.com
Contact: Mr. Scott Cole, Franchise Sales
At Tropical Smoothie, we believe in serving only the highest quality products to create the ultimate refreshing nutritional beverage. We offer over 40 flavors of smoothies with exact recipes to create the perfect smoothie for everyone. In addition to smoothies we offer high quality gourmet wraps, sandwiches and specialty coffee.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1997
First Franchise: 1997
Franchise Units: 190
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 191
Distribution:
U.S. -- 191;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 2
-North America -- Operations in 24 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 68 in FL, 15 in VA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 55
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 2, 2, 5, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,MD,MI,ND,NY,VA,WA,WI,DC (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-60K
Total Investment: $150-270K
Average Total Investment: $260.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $100-150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $20K
-Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 1+2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/30
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 11
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Office; 2 Weeks Local Stores; 1 Week Store Opening.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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