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
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 |
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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,
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