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Tropical Smoothie Café taking on Albuquerque

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed franchise agreements to open five restaurants in Albuquerque, marking the brand's first introduction into the area.

April 13, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed franchise agreements to open five restaurants in Albuquerque, marking the brand's first introduction into the area, according to a company press release. 

"We're thrilled to continue our expansion throughout the western United States and to bring Tropical Smoothie Café to Albuquerque, a community with strong growth opportunities and a thriving culture that we're excited to tap into," said Mike Rotondo, Tropical Smoothie Café CEO. "We're continuing to ride the momentum from a strong year of growth in 2015, which has driven interest from potential franchisees across the country in markets such as Houston, California, Knoxville, Alabama and Michigan, among others. It's an exciting time to be a part of Tropical Smoothie Café."

Local entrepreneurs Dusty Veach, Nathan Miller and Jake Miller will own and operate the Albuquerque cafés and plan to expand into the Santa Fe and Farmington areas over the next several years. 

"When we made the decision to pursue opportunities in franchising, we considered many different options, but Tropical Smoothie Café completely stood out. The brand has an exceptional proven track record of success because of its superior business model, and we are thrilled to be partnering with a leader in the foodservice industry," said Jake Miller. "Consumers nationwide have fallen in love with Tropical Smoothie Café's delicious, better-for-you food and smoothies, and we're thrilled to be the first to bring this popular brand to the Albuquerque community."