Tropical Smoothie Café opened 43 Cafes, signed 103 franchise deals since January

July 15, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Café said it has signed 103 new franchise agreements and opened 43 new stores this year already in 25 states. In fact, the brand said in a…

Tropical Smoothie CEO relying on 'innovation, grit, fun' during COVID-19

Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, reveals how pivoting his operating model and focusing on local-store marketing has kept the business alive.

Wingstop, McAlister’s Deli, Tropical Smoothie leaders among RFIS closing keynote panelists

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

During the closing keynote session at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit next month in Atlanta, the presidents and CEOs of International…

Tropical Smoothie reports record-breaking growth

January 13, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe this week reported its eighth consecutive year of same-store sales growth and that it had opened 124 cafes and signed 213 franchise…

Tropical Smoothe Cafe signs two multi-unit deals for Colorado

December 10, 2019

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 cafes over the next five years in Colorado, according to a…

How Tropical Smoothie uses tech to provide old-school hospitality

Charles Watson reveals how the 800-unit chain balances the use of technology with providing the "homespun experience" that his customers expect.

Presented by Fast Casual

Fast casual LTOs hitting the sweet spot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Holidays are a time of indulgence, which is why a plethora of fast casual chains from coffee concepts to sandwich joints, have released winter menus inspired…

Tropical Smoothie Café hires digital, marketing leaders

October 18, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Café has hired on Mark Montini as chief marketing officer and Michael Lapid as chief information and digital officer.

Tropical Smoothie ending year with a bang

October 8, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which awarded 64 franchise agreements in the third quarter of this year, expects to have signed 200 franchise agreements, open 13…

Tropical Smoothie opening 800th unit

September 3, 2019

Arlington Heights, Illinois, is home to Tropical Smoothie Cafe's 800th location. The unit, 115 W. Rand Road, opens Friday just three months after the…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening 750th unit

May 7, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Llc. is opening its 750th location May 17 under the direction of husband and wife, Andy and Fena Patel, in Sugar Land, Texas. 

Tropical Smoothie Cafe hits 700+ location milestone

February 5, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hit a growth milestone with more than 700 locations. Additionally, over 60 percent of the franchise agreements have come from…

Tropical Smoothie Café taps Charles Watson as CEO

January 24, 2019

Charles Watson, chief development officer for Tropical Smoothie Café, is stepping into the role of CEO.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe upgrades POS to the cloud, enhances mobile technology

October 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is implementing Appetize, a point-of-sale developer specializing in foodservice and retail payment technology, The chain selected…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoys growth, success in first half of  2018

July 13, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed significant achievements and growth in the first half of 2018, and the brand opened 47 cafes and signed 113 franchise…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe expands into Indiana with 8-store agreement

May 2, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana, according to a press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe secures up to $20M to help fuel franchise growth

March 29, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs 26-unit deal

January 4, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Café's largest franchisee, Dyne Hospitality Group, has signed a multi-unit agreement that will bring 26 cafes to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs multi-unit deal for Florida expansion

December 20, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a second deal in less than a year with franchisee and U.S. Army veteran Emily Harrington. Harrington, who has four locations…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening in Charlotte, North Carolina

December 6, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening this month in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 8948 J.M. Keynes Dr., Suite 410, and will hold a grand opening celebration at …