Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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What to know about Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise? Tropical Smoothie Café is a popular chain of smoothie and sandwich restaurants. The company was founded in 1997 in Destin, Florida. As of 2021, there are multiple locations across the United States. The menu features a variety of healthy, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, salads, and flatbreads. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, all of Tropical Smoothie Café's smoothies contain Greek yogurt or whey protein for an extra boost of nutrition. The company is also known for its commitment to using only sustainable and environmentally friendly ingredients. The franchise is for the establishment and operation of a Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurant offering customers a variety of premium, handcrafted smoothies made with select fruit and vegetables blended fresh in the cafe using proprietary recipes, as well as specialty sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, and bowls (a "Franchised Business") pursuant to this Agreement. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is based in Atlanta, GA. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise? Before starting a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise is $257,500 and can go all the way up to $560,500. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Tropical Smoothie Cafe business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Tropical Smoothie Cafe business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.