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Tropical Smoothie Cafe: $252K+ EBITDA — Proven location!

Florida, FL

Ad ID : 2032165

Business Type

Smoothie / Other Food and Restaurants / Delis and Sandwich Shops



Listing Details

  • Asking Price:$879,000
  • Annual Gross Revenue:$1,100,151
  • Annual EBITDA/Cash Flow:$251,940

Summary Description

Excellent opportunity to purchase an early franchise location of this now industry leading brand! This great store is time tested, proven, and PROFITABLE, with excellent growth potential. This cafe is one of the original Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in FL and has successfully operated since 2000! Now Tropical Smoothie is one of the fastest growing and top-performing Fast-Casual franchise systems in the country. The sale will consist of one (1) open/operational store. SBA approved franchise – financing is available with as little as 10-15% down, at a time when FRANdata recently named Tropical Smoothie Café the “Most Lender-Friendly Restaurant Franchise” in the U.S.

The store has been fully refreshed to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Beach house” re-imaging standards, including recent upgrades to the SynergySuite platform and PAR Brink POS. This and every Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides a menu offering that is unique and highly desirable, leading the way as a “Healthier-lifestyle” franchise brand. The store and equipment are immaculate & well-maintained, and the current owner makes regular updates to keep the café current!

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 2020 and 2021. Tropical Smoothie Cafe delivered its tenth consecutive year of positive same-store sales. The brand opened its 1,100th cafe in June of 2022. This milestone was achieved as the company is experiencing record growth with the opening of 100+ new franchised locations in the past 9 months. Tropical Smoothie Cafe also signed agreements for an additional 249 future franchised locations, adding to an already extensive pipeline of future commitments.

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, curbside pick-up, and delivery!

Interested in additional Information?
1) Download or open the Confidentiality Form located in the Attached Documents section below.
2) Complete the Confidentiality Form and return it to us via the email address listed at the bottom of the Confidentiality Form.
3) Upon our receipt of your completed Confidentiality Form, we will contact you and provide you with specific data for this business opportunity.

General Information

Included In Asking Price: Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment.

Not Included In Asking Price: Inventory: $5,000

Year Established: 2000

Facilities: This high-volume TS Café is directly accessible from a major US highway and situated in immediate proximity to the Regional Medical Center and Mall. Not only is it located at the retail focal point of the market, but there are also multiple schools, businesses, Sports complexes, and other entertainment venues, as well as significant residential communities, providing customers throughout all dayparts. The store is highly visible and has unlimited parking! There is a fantastic lease in place, with occupancy costs at only 3.4% of sales!

Market Outlook

Growth and Expansion: 1) Increased Community Involvement - Structured Fundraising nights & partnerships with schools, sports teams, and other organizations, etc. would be very impactful and further increase brand awareness! 2) Huge growth potential with Delivery and Catering: Seller has launched 3rd party delivery and both On-line and 3rd party sales continue to grow. This will be upside for the Buyer.

About the Sale

Support and Training: 3 weeks of comprehensive training provided by the Franchisor, ensuring you are ready to own this successful Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise.

Reason for Sale: Seller has relocated out of market. Broker can provide additional details.

Attached Documents:

Confidentiality Form

Contact Information


Name: Jeff Percey

Phone: 804-357-3243 (Direct)

Email: [email protected]