Tropical Smoothie Cafe News

Founded: 1997

For 25 years, the brand has been serving better-for-you smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads.

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Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its newest franchised location opened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Tuesday, March 19.
March 20th, 2024
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has finished the 2023 calendar year with strong opening numbers, new franchise agreements, positive same-store sales, inventive product offerings, and continued charitable giveback.
January 17th, 2024
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe today announced the nationwide rollout of a new flavor-packed line of Tropic Bowls and a refreshed breakfast menu as part of a national advertising campaign starring Saturday Night Live's Chloe Fineman.
January 11th, 2024
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through Q3 of 2023.
October 5th, 2023
Tropical Smoothie Cafe ends Q2 with a year-over-year same-store-sales increase, impressive year-to-date opening numbers, and the execution of successful national promotions.
July 12th, 2023
ropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee DYNE Hospitality Group announced the opening of its newest cafe on June 23rd at 322, Broadway St., Little Rock.
June 19th, 2023
Tropical Smoothie Cafe was awarded FRANdata's TopScore FUND Award, officially marking the brand's third consecutive year receiving the accolade.
April 28th, 2023
Tropical Smoothie Cafe ended Q1 with positive same-store sales driven in part by successful digital campaigns and new menu innovation.
April 7th, 2023
The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Ray and Andrew Howell, owners of 19 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in Florida, as 2023 Franchisees of the Year.
March 22nd, 2023
Tropical Smoothie Cafe raised more than $670K to help fight childhood hunger this back-to-school season.
November 9th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced today the opening of a double drive-thru location in Oklahoma City, the first of its kind for the brand.
October 28th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has partnered with the Baltimore Ravens for the 2022 football season to offer weekly Purple Friday deals.
September 12th, 2022
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe has partnered with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2022 football season with the return of the Duuuval Delight Smoothie*, the Official Smoothie of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
September 12th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is partnering with No Kid Hungry to support efforts to end childhood hunger and help kids shine bright all year long.
August 25th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continued its growth in the second quarter of 2022.
July 13th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a free 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset™ Smoothie* for guests who wear flip flops into a participating cafe on Friday, June 17, from 2-7 p.m.
June 9th, 2022
Free sips and bites await Tropical Smoothie Cafe guests with the new Tropic Rewards™ loyalty program and improved mobile app, now available for download.
June 6th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues midway through 2022 with the fast-casual brand opening its 1,100th location.
June 3rd, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe brings back two of its most popular smoothies of all time with the return of the cocktail-inspired Watermelon Mojito® Smoothie and Mango Berry Cosmo Smoothie.
May 24th, 2022
For Tropical Smoothie Cafe fans, springtime means more than just sunny days and warmer weather - it's also time to celebrate the season with the return of their favorite tropical superfruit smoothies.
April 13th, 2022
One of those openings, in the newly expanded Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, in partnership with award-winning airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardère, marks the brand’s expansion into the airport space.
April 6th, 2022
For the second year in a row, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has won FRANdata's TopScore FUND Award in the food category. The 2022 award was announced today at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas.
April 1st, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe jazzes up the new year with the return of bold flavored fan favorites, the Cajun Shrimp Wrap, the Cajun Shrimp Salad and the Hurricane Smoothie.
January 14th, 2022
Tropical Smoothie Cafe marked its 10th consecutive year of positive same-store sales growth in 2021.
January 11th, 2022
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the fast-growing national franchise brand known for its better-for-you smoothies and food with a tropical twist, has named Deborah von Kutzleben its new CMO, effective Nov. 1.
November 10th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating the holiday season with the return of two festive favorites.
November 4th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has added Vital Proteins collagen to its list of supplements that guests can add to their smoothies* to support healthy hair, skin, nails and joints.
October 28th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is experiencing a phenomenal year in 2021, beating goals with year-to-date same-store sales up 29% over 2019.
October 7th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has promoted former Senior Vice President of Operations Richard Key to chief operations officer, effective immediately.
September 16th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe joins the exclusive club of restaurant brands with a four-digit location count this week with the grand opening of its newest - and 1,000th systemwide - cafe in Flower Mound, Texas.
September 14th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is proud to be working with the Baltimore Ravens for the 2021 football season, and excited to introduce the Ravens Smoothie, the Official Smoothie of the Baltimore Ravens.
September 13th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe  is teaming up with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2021 football season with the return of the Duuuval Delight Smoothie, the Official Smoothie of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
September 10th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the winner of FRANdata’s 2021 TopScore FUND Award in the food category.
September 3rd, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is launching its fall menu without the typical autumn offering and instead keeping things fresh and light with its new Strawberry Chia Lemonade Smoothie and new Green Goddess Flatbread.
September 1st, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, with four grand openings scheduled on August 7, as part of the brand’s expansion plans for the area.
July 29th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues its impressive growth in 2021 with a same-store-sales increase of 42.3% during Q2.
July 13th, 2021
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe ushers in summer with the return of the fan-favorite Watermelon Mojito Smoothie and the new Mango Berry Cosmo Smoothie.
June 10th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC is celebrating the start of baseball season in Atlanta with the Braves-themed Grand Slam Smoothie,* available starting today at Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in the Atlanta area.
April 14th, 2021
April 7th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC is proud to announce the company's continued partnership with the Washington Nationals.
April 1st, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC is celebrating spring and bringing an early dose of sunshine and beach vibes to guests across the country with a new lineup.
March 24th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for both its better-for-you smoothies and food with a tropical twist, recently celebrated top performers during its annual franchisee awards ceremony.
March 1st, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for its smoothies and food with a tropical twist, announced today that Cheryl Fletcher has been promoted to chief development officer.
February 10th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe LLC announced its donation of $25,000 to the American Nurses Foundation's Coronavirus Response Fund.
January 20th, 2021
January 14th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is kicking off the new year with three brand new Mardi Gras-themed menu items to give guests a vibrant, energetic and colorful getaway during the winter months.
January 7th, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC announced continued record-setting results for 2020 with same store sales of +26.3% in November, the company's best monthly performance in 2020 to date.
December 10th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is donating free smoothies to first responders and medical professionals for the second time this year.
December 1st, 2020
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading national fast-casual cafe franchise known for both its better-for-you smoothies and food with a tropical twist, announced today the opening of its 900th cafe.
November 17th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC announced a mobile app refresh just in time for this year’s new seasonal menu item launch.
November 6th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC announced continued record-setting results for Q3 with same store sales of +19.5%, and year-to-date same store sales of +3.4%.
October 15th, 2020
Pumpkin Spice season may be here, but San Benito residents will always have tropical flavors available with the newest Tropical Smoothie Cafe® and its island-inspired atmosphere.
September 18th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC, a leading national fast-casual concept known for its better-for-you-smoothies and food with a tropical twist, is gearing up for the change in seasons with the launch of two brand new, limited-time menu items.
September 3rd, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced today the franchisee award recipients of its virtual 2020 Summer Celebration awards ceremony.
August 27th, 2020
The taste of the tropics is coming to Pharr, TX with the opening of the newest Tropical Smoothie Cafe®.
August 20th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC announced record-setting results of +25.5% comp sales and +5.8% comp transaction growth in July.
August 18th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC announced record-setting results of +25.5% comp sales and +5.8% comp transaction growth in July.
August 13th, 2020
ropical Smoothie Cafe LLC announced its donation of $100,000 to the American Nurses Foundation's Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses.
July 24th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its strong growth year-to-date in 2020 including the signing of 103 new franchise agreements, including 49 signed since March 1.
July 15th, 2020
Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, a leading national fast-casual concept known for its better-for-you-smoothies and food with a tropical twist, announced today its One Million Smoothie Giveaway for guests nationwide.
May 8th, 2020
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