Tropical Smoothie Cafe, also referred to as Tropical Smoothie or Tropical is a restaurant franchise in the United States. Their fast-casual cafes are known for their various assortments of healthy...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, also referred to as Tropical Smoothie or Tropical is a restaurant franchise in the United States. Their fast-casual cafes are known for their various assortments of healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies, as well as their flatbreads, but they also offer wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. Founded in 1997 with a single location on a beach in Destin, Florida, Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened its first franchise location in Tallahassee, FL, in 1998. In September 2020, Tropical Smoothie Cafe was acquired by private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. As of mid-2023, the chain has over 1,330 locations across 44 states, with plans to reach 1,500 cafes by 2025. They are headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) is an established middle-market private equity firm. Founded in 1984 by co-founders Arthur E. Levine and Lauren B. Leichtman, today the firm has a global presence with offices in the United States and Europe. The company’s brands include Cici’s Pizza, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Fast Signs, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and many more. They are headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
DYNE Hospitality Group is the largest Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee in the system with 107 locations. Named the brand’s “Franchisee of the Year” and “Developer of the Year” by TSC, DYNE’s focus is on creating opportunities through growth. By the end of 2024, DYNE expects to grow to 120+ units and aims to develop 15+ Tropical Smoothie Cafes annually moving forward.