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Multi-Unit Owner Grows by 20 Units!

October 12, 2016, 8:21 am
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Glen Johnson has been a Franchise Owner and Area Developer with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for several years, and we are happy to announce that he has now opened a Cafe in Norman, Oklahoma. Glen owns over 20 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations throughout Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and he has just signed an agreement to open 20 more Cafes in the next few years. It has been a great year for Glen, as he was a featured speaker at this spring’s Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, where he spoke about how to successfully grow a business, and he was also a nominee for Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Franchisee of the Year Award. Along with his impressive Cafe growth, Glen is a true TSC brand fan.

“I wanted a new business opportunity that I would be proud to bring to my community. With Tropical Smoothie Cafe, I know I am providing delicious food to my customers. I feel great bringing my daughter into my Cafe for a healthy smoothie.”

It’s dedicated Franchise Owners that make the Tropical Smoothie Cafe brand grow, and we could not be more excited for Glen’s successes!

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From Management Experience to Franchise Owners

October 20, 2016, 2:43 pm
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12662416_499518066921474_2472561092303471782_nCongratulations to the newest Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise Owners Chanel Evans, Toya Evans and Lauren Williamson on the Grand Opening of their location in Bowie, Maryland! This team of three all come from management experience, ranging from training teams to customer support and marketing. Their years of combined management experience will surely be put to good use in their Cafe. Welcome to Team Tropical Smoothie Cafe!

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Brand Fans Become Cafe Owners in Texas

October 20, 2016, 2:47 pm
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Willmington1Cliff and Kate Holsenbeck are true Tropical Smoothie Cafe brand fans and we could not be more excited to share the news of their Cafe’s Grand Opening! Cliff started as a frequent Tropical Smoothie Cafe customer in college and through his experiences with the brand, opening his Cafe is truly a dream come true. This duo determined and equipped to succeed and grow as Franchise Owners with Tropical Smoothie Cafe. Stop by their location in Lewisville, Texas today.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Named To QSR’S List Of Best Franchise Deals

October 26, 2016, 11:57 am
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QSRThe franchise industry is crowded with options, but thankfully QSR Magazine is here to help. Annually, they endure the hard work of sorting through the competition to find the best of the best. They base their research on a wide range of factors including franchisee satisfaction surveys, management team experience, litigation history, average startup costs, unit growth, marketplace niche, momentum, and more, then compile a list of the top 10 franchise deals in the industry.

We are honored to have landed a spot on this year’s list. The article credits CEO Mike Rotondo with giving Tropical Smoothie Cafe a renewed energy through his efforts in engaging Franchise Owners, incorporating technology to establish ease throughout the system, and helping the brand reach the highest Average Unit Volume (AUV) in its 19 year history.

Over the last two years, the brand opened nearly 130 new locations, signed agreements to open 200 more locations across the U.S., and celebrated the opening of their 500th location just last month.

Rotondo and his team aren’t stopping there as they lead efforts on the release of a mobile ordering and payment app and a cafe management tool to help drive store sales, traffic and profitability.

It’s been an awesome year for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and we are proud to place this award in our virtual trophy case next to other recent awards:

  • #62 Fastest-Growing Franchises of the Year by Entrepreneur
  • #399 2016 Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur
  • #17 20 to Watch by Franchise Times
  • #34 Fast & Serious by Franchise Times
  • Top Franchises 2016 by Franchise Business Review
  • #32 Best for Vets: Franchises 2016 by Military Times
  • #6 Top 100 Franchises of 2016 by Franchise Gator
  • #46 Fastest Growing Franchises 2016 by Franchise Gator
  • #37 2016 Pacesetters by Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • #5 Top 100 Movers & Shakers- Top 75 Brands by FastCasual.com
  • Top 100 Movers & Shakers- Top 25 Executives by FastCasual.com
  • #135 Top 500 Chains by Restaurant Business
  • Best Franchise Deals by QSR Magazine
  • #3943 by Inc 5000
  • #6 Fastest Growing Chain by Nation’s Restaurant News
  • #213 Top 200+ by Franchise Times
  • #35 Best for Vets: Franchises 2017 by Military Times

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General Manager Turned Franchise Owner Opens First Cafe in Livonia

November 15, 2016, 2:54 pm
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Hospitality Experience Equips Franchise Owners for Impressive Growth in CA

November 18, 2016, 5:16 pm
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With 20+ years in the Hospitality Industry under their belts, Malwinder and Parvinder Sidhu’s next adventure will be with Tropical Smoothie Cafe. They’ve owned and managed several major hotels throughout the country. Using the skills they honed in Hospitality, they recently added 20 Tropical Smoothie Cafes to their impressive portfolio, giving them exclusivity in both Orange and San Diego counties. Congratulations to the Sidhu’s!

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Veterans Open First Cafe in South Carolina

November 19, 2016, 5:18 pm
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Roberto Laben and Rylan Miller are the newest Franchise Owners to join the Tropical Smoothie family. With backgrounds in the restaurant industry, they bring their valuable experience to their new Cafe in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Laben and Miller are both active in the military and first tried, and loved, Tropical Smoothie at the location near their Virginia base. They’ve planned to open a series of Cafes since then, and we are excited to congratulate them on their first Cafe.

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Mike Rotondo Elected to IFA Board

November 20, 2016, 2:39 pm
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is proud to announce that our CEO, Mike Rotondo, has been elected to the International Franchise Association Board of Directors.

 

We’ve long known of Mike’s ability to revitalize brands and be a visionary throughout his career, but it’s an honor for him to be recognized by the industry. He has spent three decades in franchising and foodservice with brands such as Arby’s, Wendy’s International, HoneyBaked Ham, and Tin Drum Asian Kitchen. In the last five years, Mike has helped Tropical Smoothie Cafe to rebrand and drive growth, increasing the AUV by nearly 58%.

 

His commitment to the franchising industry is made apparent through his involvement on multiple Boards of Directors and has landed him on lists such as Franchise Times “20 to Watch”. Mike is one of seven newly-elected board members and will officially assume the position during the 57th Annual Convention in Las Vegas on Feb. 1, 2017.

 

Congratulations, Mike! We look forward to seeing your leadership in action.

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Navy Vet Uses Military Skills to Become a Successful Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owner

November 20, 2016, 10:51 pm
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Military Times releases an annual list of the best franchise opportunities for veterans based on company culture, performance, costs, and support offered to veterans and their families. This year, Tropical Smoothie is proud to be recognized as a 2017 Best for Vets franchise, one of only three other restaurant brands to make the list. Meet one of our veteran Franchise Owners – Kaleb Warnock.

 

Prior to becoming a Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise Owner, Kaleb Warnock served in the United States Navy for five years. After returning home to El Paso, he learned the city was ranked as the #1 unhealthiest in the U.S. and wanted to bring a positive change to the area.

 

Originally planning to open an independent smoothie restaurant, he and his wife liked the support a larger brand could offer. Things started coming together when Kaleb saw a Forbes article touting Tropical Smoothie Cafe as the #1 Food and Smoothie franchise in the U.S. After calling the Franchise team to inquire, he learned the brand was military-friendly, offering 50% off the franchise fee to veterans. Furthermore, he was impressed with the customer service of the Franchise team, the recent rebranding efforts, and their comprehensive training program.

 

“With the step-by-step training we received, we learned what would normally take five years in just five months. We feel very fortunate to be in a franchise system that is run like Tropical Smoothie,” Warnock said. They opened their first location in El Paso in 2015 and plan to have three more open by next spring because of their dedication to the brand.

 

“We knew our idea was making a difference when customers began regularly thanking us for opening in El Paso, telling us how much the area needed a concept like ours,” Kaleb said.

 

Describing his wife, Patricia, as “phenomenal”, Kaleb explained the crucial role she plays in the success of their restaurant. She runs the day-to-day business, working hard to build an environment where employees and customers alike want to spend their time. He is the motivator and visionary of the store, using his attention to detail – a skill the Navy helped strengthen – to recognize what’s being run efficiently and flagging anything that needs attention.

 

Another skill that serves him well is the leadership mentality the Navy instilled in him. When managing his team of employees, it’s important to him to be able to lead them toward a common goal and to train them so everyone can help in different roles.

 

“After the Navy, I wanted to use the skills I’d learned to do something good for the El Paso area. Tropical Smoothie Cafe allowed us to bring a healthier alternative concept to the area, backed by a proven system, and extremely friendly military benefits. We haven’t looked back and look forward to growing with the brand,” said Kaleb.

 

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Multi-Unit Owner Chooses Tropical Smoothie Cafe

November 22, 2016, 12:21 am
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Tim O’Reilly brings a wide range of experience to his newest venture as a Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise Owner. He practiced as an attorney for 20 years, specializing in State and Federal Court, as well as real estate transactions and has developed, owned, and operated 13 hotels since 2008. With his extensive background in franchising and management, we are excited to add his expertise to our franchise system.  Tim has hired a manager to run the daily Cafe operations for his Springfield, Missouri location. Congratulations, Tim!

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Pledges Support for Veterans at Marine Corps Marathon

November 23, 2016, 9:40 am
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe would like to congratulate all the runners at this year’s Marine Corps Marathon (MCM)! Marking the fourth year of sponsoring the event, Tropical Smoothie was proud to support the marathoners and fuel them with smoothies. Helping people live a healthy life is a core pillar of the brand, making this event particularly fitting.

MCM is held annually in Arlington, Virginia and crosses over into Washington D.C. The marathon’s mission is to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill, and showcase the United States Marine Corps. Sharing in this mission, the anticipated event gives Franchise Owners a chance to share their fresh fruit smoothies to rehydrate athletes post-race and congratulate them on the hard work that goes into a marathon and its training.

This year, two Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owners, Dennis and Nicole Drake, spoke about their experience at the Marine Corps Marathon and what it means to them to be able to be involved. As a Navy veteran himself, Dennis looks particularly forward to this event as a way to use his Tropical Smoothie location to give back to the community.

“When you get an opportunity to support an event like this, it’s moving. Looking out over the waves and waves of folks and knowing their support—whether financial, for a loved one, or for the event—it is going to a worthwhile cause,” Dennis said.

Click below to watch the full video.

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Multi-Unit Wonder Woman Chooses Tropical Smoothie Cafe for Her Next Venture

December 1, 2016, 7:23 am
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Emily Harrington has long been seen as a trailblazer in the franchise and foodservice industry. Turning to franchising after serving as a Signal Corps Officer in the U.S. Army, she built her empire of 42 successful Hardee’s restaurants.

Now, we are excited to announce that Harrington’s next venture is with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, signing franchise agreements to expand the Tampa market. She purchased two existing Cafes in Tampa and will open an additional four in the area over the next several years, with her ultimate goal to own at least 50 Cafes.

“As a single mother and business owner, I know all too well how difficult it can be to eat healthy while on the go. I was determined to join a foodservice brand that focuses on making nutritious and delicious food convenient for today’s modern consumer. As a brand that is committed to doing just that and is consistently named as one of the top franchise opportunities for veterans, Tropical Smoothie Cafe was the obvious choice to me,” said Harrington. “From its unique, better-for-you products to its exceptional business model with a proven track record of success, this brand is a standout in the foodservice industry and offers immense potential for franchisees. I’m thrilled to be part of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe family and to be coming onboard at a time where the company is positioned for immense growth.”

We are excited to welcome Harrington to Tropical Smoothie Cafe and look forward to the growth we will experience together.

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Franchise Owners Open Two Cafes in Buckhead

December 5, 2016, 7:40 am
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Cuyler and Diane Esposito knew they wanted to become Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owners, but choosing a market didn’t come as easily. Originally hoping to open in the Kennesaw area, they found out another Franchise Owner had already signed a 10-pack deal there. Back to the drawing board and more determined than ever, they set their sites on Buckhead, Atlanta where they signed agreements to open two locations.

Both Cuyler and Diane have backgrounds in management which, when paired with the Tropical Smoothie Franchise system, will help them to efficiently run their new locations.

Congratulations to the Espositos and welcome to Buckhead!

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Experienced Restaurateurs Choose Tropical Smoothie Cafe

December 6, 2016, 7:40 am
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Kathleen Turetzky and Kenneth Patton IV have broad experience in the foodservice and restaurant industry. From waiting tables to managing a bar, they’ve developed strong skills in both management and business. They’ll be putting these skills to use with their newest venture of becoming Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise Owners. Congratulations! Stop by their location to grab a smoothie and welcome them to Ann Arbor-3400 Washtenaw Ave.

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Florida Franchise Owners Add Third Cafe

December 7, 2016, 12:43 am
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With two Florida Cafes under their belt, Jim Welzer and Sandra Ramirez recently added a third location in Plantation, Florida. Early on, Sandra will be the main operator of the new location, but will look to hire managers to help run the day-to-day operations down the road. Congratulations to Jim and Sandra on their newest location – third time is the charm!

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Brand Fans Open First Cafe in South Dakota

December 8, 2016, 2:33 pm
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Jason and Megan McCulley are long time brand fans of Tropical Smoothie Cafe and have decided to make it official as the brand’s newest Franchise Owners. Though they live in the Las Vegas market, they operate a zip line business in Rapid City, SD and have decided to open their Cafe there. The location is in a “place to be” neighborhood and marks a notable accomplishment for the brand, bringing the first location to South Dakota and raising the tally to having Tropical Smoothie locations in 42 states. Stop by to treat yourself to a smoothie and welcome the McCulley’s to the area – 1612 Eglin Street, Suite 900 in Rapid City.

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Titusville Goes Tropical

December 12, 2016, 5:28 pm
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Existing Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owner Jacqueline Li has partnered with Thomas Chow to open a new Cafe in the Titusville, Florida area. Thomas will be a hands-on owner-operator for his first location and will hire managers to help him run additional Cafes down the road. Swing by the new location (3045 Columbia Blvd., Titusville 32780) to welcome Thomas and Jacqueline.

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Multi-Unit Owner Joins Tropical Smoothie Cafe

December 23, 2016, 1:27 pm
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Congratulations to the newest Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owners, Salem Najjar and John Abuaita. Salem is a multi-unit owner with management and ownership experience with several types of businesses (from gas stations to restaurants) and a background in commercial real estate. Visit the newest Cafe in Plymouth, Michigan (41544 Ann Arbor Road).

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Franchise Renaissance Woman Opens Kennesaw Cafe

January 3, 2017, 4:14 pm
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With over 30 years of experience in the franchise industry, Debbie Pike has been involved in most facets of the business. Bringing her experience as a franchisor, franchisee, consultant, and CMO for a major food brand, we are thrilled she’s chosen Tropical Smoothie Cafe for her next venture. Debbie and her husband, James, along with Meghan Cook opened their Cafe in Kennesaw, Georgia. The newest location at 777 Townpark Lane, Suite 112 marks the 540th location for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. We are so excited to welcome them to the fold!

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Tropical Smoothie Franchise Owner Adds Tulsa to His 20+ Locations

January 3, 2017, 4:15 pm
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