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Tropical Smoothie hosting Cleveland franchising event

Tropical Smoothie Café is aggressively targeting Cleveland for franchise growth.

June 3, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café is aggressively targeting Cleveland for franchise growth, according to a company press release. Over the next three years, the sandwich and smoothie franchise hopes to open at least 10 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, including Avon, Lakewood, Fairlawn, Euclid, North Olmsted and more. Currently, there are two Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in the Cleveland area.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise executives, including CEO Mike Rotondo, will host a special event from 7 to 9 p.m., June 23, where local entrepreneurs can learn about franchise opportunities with the fast casual brand. Attendees will sample food and smoothies and tour the location at Legacy Village Mall, 24389 Cedar Road in Lyndhurst. They will also meet Rotondo, Charles Watson, vice president of franchise development; Craig LeMieux, area developer, and local franchise owner Gregory Debrow.

"Healthy lifestyles and better-for-you food choices are important to people in Cleveland, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe is just starting to make its mark on the area with two popular locations," LeMieux said. "The region is ripe for development. Cleveland residents are increasingly active and consider themselves in good or excellent health, so our healthy, delicious food and smoothie options fit right into their busy lives."

Candidates should have business experience, preferably in the restaurant industry; $100,000 in liquid assets and a minimum net worth of $300,000; and an initial investment of between $165,940 and $414,685, according to the release.