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 | Tropical Smoothie CafeEat Better. Feel Better. |
Business Type
FranchiseNumber of Units
161In Business Since
1997* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering franchises around the globe. In addition to our regular franchise program, we also offer an area developer program for qualified individuals. This program allows an individual the opportunity to work with us in a particular market.
Products & Services
Tropical Smoothie, Inc first began as a local Smoothie shop in Destin, Florida, in 1993. Tropical Smoothie Franchise Development Corporation was founded by Eric and Delora Jenrich and their partner David Walker. The first franchised Tropical Smoothie unit opened in Tallahassee, Florida. The decision to add food to the menu was made in early 1999. With the addition of food to the menu, a new brand name and direction was given to the company. The decision was made to enhance the menu by adding the highest quality Boar's Head Brand meats and cheeses known for having no fillers and no preservatives. In just nine short years, 200 stores were opened.
Training & Support
We will train you in operations as well as the marketing and management of your business. As part of the curriculum we also train you on business management. We have a comprehensive one week training program at our corporate office, followed up by one week in your store. We have contracted with a professional site consultation firm to provide each franchisee with a corporate site analysis specific to each franchisee's market. All expenses associated with this service are included in the franchise fee.
Are You a Good Fit for Tropical Smoothie Cafe?
Currently the advertising fee is three percent of gross sales, excluding sales tax. One percent will be allocated to national advertising, the remaining two percent will be spent locally in each market. The continuing fee is six percent of gross receipts, excluding sales tax. The franchise fee is $20,000 for a single unit. Multi-unit franchse fees are $20,000 for the first unit, and $15,000 for each additional agreement.
