Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Aurify Kingstar signs deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations

Franchisee Aurify Kingstar agreed to a 40-unit franchise development deal to expand Tropical Smoothie Cafe across New York and Connecticut.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s presence in key Northeast markets.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open 40 stores in Northeast with Aurify Kingstar

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe today unveiled a full-scale brand transformation, bringing its "Eat Some Good!" philosophy to life through a new brand identity and guest experience.

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The chain’s updated look will also include a redesigned web and app experience that will offer more seamless browsing, customizations and access to loyalty rewards.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe today unveiled a full-scale brand transformation bringing its “Eat Some Good!” philosophy to life through a new brand identity and guest experience.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is launching a week-long $6 acai bowl promotion for rewards members as part of a back-to-school marketing initiative.

The smoothie franchise reports a 9% jump in same-store sales for July following the successful national rollout of its new chicken flatbread menu items.