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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

At a Glance

Products & Services: Smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, coffee, soups

Number of Locations: 286

Total Investment: $254K - 385K

Founded: 1997

Began Franchising: 1997

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2010 277 0 5 4
2009 271 0 5 2
2008 260 0 5 1
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $254,000 - $385,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
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Accounts Receivable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At existing store : 80 hours.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #382 (2011), #181 (2010), #176 (2009), #384 (2008),
America's Top Global: #142 (2010), #137 (2009), #124 (2008),

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