Tropical Smoothie Cafe
EST. 1997 · Atlanta, Georgia
US UNITS1,1842025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS1,4002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
01Our Coverage
Latest
Tropical Smoothie plans cafe and digital refresh
Cafe branding changes begin in coming weeks; a redesigned web and app experience follows over several months.
Sep 18, 2026
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02About the Brand
Fast-casual chain serving smoothies and healthy food options
1,114
2019
1,117
2020
1,148
2021
1,171
2022
1,161
2023
1,182
2024
1,184
2025
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