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title: "Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Kicks off 2021 with a Mardi Gras Flavor Parade at Locations Nationwide"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/58b0fd5a-c75c-424e-9e7e-199178cdf014
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210107_tropical_smoothie_cafe_kicks_off_2021_with_a_mardi_gras_flavor_parade_at_lo.html
category: "Beverage & juice"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Beverage & juice"
published: 2021-01-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:31:38.941Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tropicalsmoothie.jpg
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# Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Kicks off 2021 with a Mardi Gras Flavor Parade at Locations Nationwide

**TL;DR:** Tropical Smoothie Cafe introduced three new Mardi Gras-themed menu items in January 2021. The items include a Hurricane Smoothie and two new fresh Cajun-style food items available at more than 900 locations across the country.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-01-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210107_tropical_smoothie_cafe_kicks_off_2021_with_a_mardi_gras_flavor_parade_at_lo.html).*

## Story

ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2021 // PRNewswire // - Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading national fast-casual concept known for its better-for-you-smoothies and food with a tropical twist, is kicking off the new year with three brand new Mardi Gras-themed menu items to give guests a vibrant, energetic and colorful getaway during the winter months.

Starting January 6 through March 23, guests can enjoy a brand new Hurricane Smoothie and two new fresh Cajun-style food items available at more than 900 locations across the country.*

Get into a Mardi Gras taste of mind with limited-time items including:

- **Hurricane Smoothie**: Passion fruit, pineapple, orange juice and sweet dark cherries.

- **Cajun Shrimp Wrap**: Seasoned shrimp, dirty rice, creole sauce, cheddar, romaine, tomato and green onions in a toasted wrap.

- **Cajun Shrimp Salad**: Seasoned shrimp, dirty rice, cheddar, tomato, and green onions on a bed of romaine with creamy creole dressing on the side.

"As guests nationwide welcome a fresh start in the new year, we remain committed to providing guests better-for-you smoothies and food that inspire a healthier lifestyle," said Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. "We understand Mardi Gras celebrations may look a little different this year, but it's our hope that these fun and bold Mardi Gras flavors transport guests to Tropic Time and provide a moment for a little break."

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also making it easy to bring the celebration home, with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe® App that features delivery and order ahead options, craveable rewards, exclusive offers, loyalty benefits and more for both new and existing rewards members.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a healthier, quick-casual restaurant brand with 1,500+ locations in 44 states. One of its key differentiators is what the brand offers on the menu—a product mix of 60% smoothies and 40% food.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- limited time offer (topic)
- menu items (topic)
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe (company)
- Charles Watson (person)
- fast casual concept (topic)
- mardi gras theme (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210107_tropical_smoothie_cafe_kicks_off_2021_with_a_mardi_gras_flavor_parade_at_lo.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/58b0fd5a-c75c-424e-9e7e-199178cdf014).