The latest menu innovation at Tropical Smoothie Café is getting its share of attention from vegans, vegetarians, and “flexitarians” alike. That’s because they’re chicken strips—without the chicken. Created by Los Angeles–based Beyond Meat—a company that develops plant-based protein products meant to serve as meat alternatives—the chicken-free strips are made from a soy and pea protein […]
After opening 40 franchise locations and signing 41 new franchise agreements in 2012, Tropical Smoothie Café is accelerating expansion in 2013 with plans to open 40 new cafés this year across the U.S. The unrivaled brand position of “healthy food with a tropical twist” that Tropical Smoothie Café now firmly maintains has catapulted the company […]
Tropical Smoothie Café, known for its healthy food with a tropical twist at 332 locations worldwide, announces the introduction of the Jamaican Jerk Bowl to its menu for a limited time only. The new bowl, which is derived from the top-selling Jamaican Jerk Wrap, is now available through June 9, 2013. Reinforcing its “Eat Better, […]
Tropical Smoothie Café in Tampa, Florida, will be the backdrop for Animal Planet’s hit reality television program, "Tanked," as the show returns with new episodes beginning Friday, March 22, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. "Tanked," an Animal Planet original series, highlights the most outrageous builds each week for those who want the biggest, best, and most […]
Tropical Smoothie Café, the fast-growing franchise known for healthy food with a tropical twist, is offering the world a whole new way to consume their fruits and vegetables: drinking them. Available now at all locations, the 332-unit chain is unveiling two new smoothies – the Island Green and Caribbean Carrot – both of which are […]
It’s one thing to revitalize a menu, upgrade unit décor, or take on a new marketing platform. But changing consumers’ perception of a brand entirely is a completely different story, and it’s one Tropical Smoothie Café is trying to tell. The 335-plus-unit chain used to be known as a real fruit smoothie–only destination. However, after […]
Tropical Smoothie Café, known for its healthy food with a tropical twist at 337 locations worldwide, announced the introduction of Fish and Chicken Tacos to its menu. Capitalizing on the taco trend and satisfying consumer demand for great tasting, healthier food choices with its “Eat Better, Feel Better” mantra, Tropical Smoothie Café’s flavorful new menu […]
Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund, LP (BIP) announced today that it has purchased controlling interest in Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC), a 315-unit food and smoothie franchise. Scott Pressly, partner at BIP, will assume the role of chairman of the board, and Mike Rotondo has been promoted to CEO. Both Pressly and Rotondo lend extensive franchise industry […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced a new menu rollout for all 305 locations nationwide, including a 40 percent reduction of sodium in all chicken based menu items. "Customers have always depended on Tropical Smoothie Cafe as an alternative to high calorie, high sodium fast food dining," says Tropical Smoothie Cafe President and Chief Executive Officer, Erich […]
Three new ciabatta sandwiches, two flatbreads, and a smoothie will be available September 1 through December 26.
Camp Sunshine has more than $300,000 coming its way from the quick-serve franchise.
New tropic-inspired sandwich items and smoothies bring out the summer tastes of barbecue and lemonade.
Dina Mitchell, Tropical Smoothie Café area developer for Nevada, earned the 2009 National Area Developer of the Year Award for multiple accomplishments with the company.
Tropical Smoothie Café partners with ONOSYS to offer online ordering to customers.
Tropical Smoothie Café is asking its Facebook fans to name its three lemonade smoothies via the brand’s Facebook page.
Tropical Smoothie Café introduces new wrap line and three smoothies for limited time.
Kathleen Gehl and Bob Fischer join company as performance improvement consultants to help local stores reach their maximum sales potential.
Top executives traveling to nine cities in six weeks, taking the annual company meeting to franchisees.
Darcie Ellyne will be assisting Tropical Smoothie Café by answering nutrition-related questions from customers and by promoting the healthy options the company has to offer.
