Franchising

Tropical Smoothie Cafe surpasses 1,330 cafes

Photo: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

October 5, 2023

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through Q3 of 2023, reporting positive same-store sales, opening 141 cafes and signing 166 franchise agreements. The brand now has over 1,335 locations.

In the third quarter, Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees opened 51 cafes, many of which were driven by existing franchisees. Additionally, the brand is attracting new multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees like Jacob Webb, who opened his first two cafes in the quarter and has plans to develop another 13 cafes throughout the Salt Lake City market.

"Since Tropical Smoothie Cafe already has an existing presence in Utah, I knew the concept would be a great fit for expanding into the northern communities," Webb said in a company press release. "After seeing the brand's continued growth across the country, I jumped at the opportunity to diversify and it's an honor to be a part of a brand of this caliber that also places a strong focus on community."

In addition to openings in the third quarter, the brand signed 77 franchise agreements.