Tropical Smoothie Cafe

$TSCRF500 #14
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySmoothies/Juices
ParentPeach TopCo LP
PE / InvestorBlackstone, Inc.
Founded2012
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business13
Began Franchising2012
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone470.481.4218
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchises offer the right to develop and operate restaurants that sell a variety of premium, handcrafted smoothies, specialty sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, salads, and bowls.

TSC Franchisor, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by TSC SPV Funding, LLC. Key executives include CEO Christopher Wetzel, COO Jonathan Biggs, and CFO Chris Sasser, with a team of approximately 10 executives.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchises offer the right to develop and operate restaurants that sell a variety of premium, handcrafted smoothies, specialty sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, salads, and bowls.

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FranDeals Score
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
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