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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Café’s business model is unique as we offer both real fruit smoothies and a variety of fresh, flavorful food….we are two franchises in one! Our initial store development costs are lower because we do not utilize deep fryers, grills or hooding systems (healthier too!) and our balanced business model of 50% Food Sales and 50% Smoothie sales allow us to drive higher gross sales and service all dayparts: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack times and dessert. In fact, for full year 2011, the top 50% of our Café’s had average gross sales over 600,000*! Get the franchisee solutions, strength and support you need at Tropical Smoothie Café.
*Based on Calendar year 2011, 79 of 245 or 32.2% of the Café’s gained or surpassed this sales level. Your results may differ. There is now assurance you will do as well. Offer made by prospectus only.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1997
Franchising Since:
1998
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
325
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
325
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
325
100%
In 38 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
325
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
110
2. Virginia
75
3. Nevada
20
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$100-125K
Total Investment:
$165-398K
Average Total Investment:
$300K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 10-12 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,200
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Free-Standing w/ Drive Thru, End Cap w/ Drive-Thru
