Tropical Smoothie Café
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Tropical Smoothie Café system.
Tropical Smoothie Café
4100 Legendary Dr., # 250
Destin, FL 32541
800#: (888) 292-2522
Tel: (850) 269-9850
Fax: (850) 837-4563
E-mail: ts@tropicalsmoothie.com
Web Site: www.tropicalsmoothie.com
Contact: Mr. Scott Cole, Franchise Sales
At Tropical Smoothie, we believe in serving only the highest quality products to create the ultimate refreshing nutritional beverage. We offer over 40 flavors of smoothies with exact recipes to create the perfect smoothie for everyone. In addition to smoothies we offer high quality gourmet wraps, sandwiches and specialty coffee.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1997
First Franchise: 1997
Franchise Units: 190
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 191
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 24 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 68 in FL, 15 in VA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5%
>Hispanic: 2%
>Asian-American: 10%
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 10 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600 SF; SC
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-60K
Total Investment: $150-270K
Average Total Investment: $260K
Minimum Net Worth: $100-150K
Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1+2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/30
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 11
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Office; 2 Weeks Local Stores; 1 Week Store Opening.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
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