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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

EST. 1997 · Atlanta, Georgia

+ CompareFDD notes
US UNITS1,184+0.2% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS1,400
AUV (US)$950K
INVESTMENT RANGE$258K–$591K
FRANCHISED %90%

01The Read

Fast-casual chain serving smoothies and healthy food options

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025
1,114
2019
1,117
2020
1,148
2021
1,171
2022
1,161
2023
1,182
2024
1,184
2025

SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES

02Our Coverage

6 STORIES
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FDD Fact Sheet · 2025
FRANCHISE FEE
$30K
ROYALTY
6%
AD FUND
—
TERM
10 YRS
LIQUIDITY
$75K
NET WORTH
$400K

Segment Peers

Dairy QueenBaskin-RobbinsSmoothie KingSheetzJamba Juice
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