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$263K+ Cash Flow to Owner! -- Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Multi-unit!
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Extraordinary opportunity to purchase a multi-unit package of high-volume and proven Tropical Smoothie Café franchises in Ohio. These Cafés are being offered for sale for the 1st time and are a rare find in the Midwest! The locations are in ideal proximity to each other and easy to manage.
These stores have been re-remodeled and refreshed to the current Tropical Smoothie Cafe re-imaging standards, including upgrades to the SynergySuite platform, PAR Brink POS, and all the latest spec equipment, signage, etc. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is one of the fastest growing and Industry Leading Fast-Casual franchise systems in the country. Multi-unit, proven and PROFITABLE, with $263K+ in EBITDA to a new owner. SBA approved franchise -- Financing available with as little as 10-15% down, at a time when FRANdata has once again awarded Tropical Smoothie Café the TopScore FUND Award with a score of 920, the highest in the QSR industry, for the third consecutive year…one of the “Most Lender-Friendly Restaurant Franchises” in the U.S.!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was founded in 1997 and the first franchise opened in Tallahassee, FL in 1998. Tropical Smoothie is one of the fastest growing franchises in the U.S., as evidenced by more record-breaking years in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. The brand delivered its 13th Consecutive Year of Positive Same-Store-Sales Growth, Fueled by Franchisee Growth, New product launches, Digital Enhancements (Digital sales comprise 37% of the brand’s overall sales) and Giveback Efforts ($2.2MM+ donated to No Kid Hungry). In 2025, Tropical Smoothie opened 165 new restaurants. This has propelled the brand to 1,600+ operating locations. Over 70% of the new openings are with existing franchisees who have proven to be key ambassadors for the ever-growing brand!
This unique fast casual concept is something you will be proud to own, as you provide better-for-you options for people in the community you serve. You can feel good about serving great-tasting and innovative smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches, including pressed sandwiches. Tropical Smoothie has a balanced mix of food and smoothies, allowing you to capitalize on breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, catering, pick-up, and delivery!
Interested in additional Information?
1) Complete the Confidentiality Form to be provided by the Broker.
2) Upon our receipt of your completed Confidentiality Form, we will contact you and provide you with specific data for this business opportunity.
These stores have been re-remodeled and refreshed to the current Tropical Smoothie Cafe re-imaging standards, including upgrades to the SynergySuite platform, PAR Brink POS, and all the latest spec equipment, signage, etc. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is one of the fastest growing and Industry Leading Fast-Casual franchise systems in the country. Multi-unit, proven and PROFITABLE, with $263K+ in EBITDA to a new owner. SBA approved franchise -- Financing available with as little as 10-15% down, at a time when FRANdata has once again awarded Tropical Smoothie Café the TopScore FUND Award with a score of 920, the highest in the QSR industry, for the third consecutive year…one of the “Most Lender-Friendly Restaurant Franchises” in the U.S.!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was founded in 1997 and the first franchise opened in Tallahassee, FL in 1998. Tropical Smoothie is one of the fastest growing franchises in the U.S., as evidenced by more record-breaking years in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. The brand delivered its 13th Consecutive Year of Positive Same-Store-Sales Growth, Fueled by Franchisee Growth, New product launches, Digital Enhancements (Digital sales comprise 37% of the brand’s overall sales) and Giveback Efforts ($2.2MM+ donated to No Kid Hungry). In 2025, Tropical Smoothie opened 165 new restaurants. This has propelled the brand to 1,600+ operating locations. Over 70% of the new openings are with existing franchisees who have proven to be key ambassadors for the ever-growing brand!
This unique fast casual concept is something you will be proud to own, as you provide better-for-you options for people in the community you serve. You can feel good about serving great-tasting and innovative smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches, including pressed sandwiches. Tropical Smoothie has a balanced mix of food and smoothies, allowing you to capitalize on breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, catering, pick-up, and delivery!
Interested in additional Information?
1) Complete the Confidentiality Form to be provided by the Broker.
2) Upon our receipt of your completed Confidentiality Form, we will contact you and provide you with specific data for this business opportunity.
About the Business
- Employees
- 25 (5 Full-time, 20 Part-time)
- Franchise
- This business is an established Tropical Smoothie Café franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Not only are these TSC’s located at the retail focal points of their markets, but they are in close proximity to Universities , multiple schools, businesses, Sports complexes/fitness centers, as well as significant residential communities, providing customers throughout all dayparts. There are fantastic leases in place at each store, with occupancy costs of less than 4.25% of sales, contributing to higher profit margins.
- Opportunities for Growth
- 1) Increased Community Involvement - Structured Fundraising nights & partnerships with schools, sports teams, and other organizations, etc. to further increase brand awareness!
2) Huge ongoing growth potential with Delivery, Catering and 3rd party delivery. Online, 3rd party, and Catering sales continue to grow. This will be upside for the Buyer.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is retiring!
- Transition Support
- 3 weeks of comprehensive training provided by the Franchisor, ensuring you are ready to own these successful Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchises.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2473916
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- 100
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