Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands consistently recognized for its long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and franchisee success, announced today that the brand has reached a significant milestone by officially opening its 1,500th cafe. Located in the brand’s home state of Georgia, the new cafe will hosted its grand opening on November 15 at 3630 Browns Bridge Road in Cumming.
Multi-unit franchisee, Mike Haines, will operate the 1,500th cafe. This will be his eighth location. Since joining the company in 2015, Haines has been driven by the brand’s commitment to serving freshly prepared food and smoothies with exceptional service and an emphasis on community involvement, which are values he resonates with deeply.
“The opening of our 1,500th Tropical Smoothie Cafe in a key market is a reflection of the tremendous growth we’ve achieved, thanks to dedicated franchisees like Mike who embrace our vision to Inspire Better® in their communities,” said Max Wetzel, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC. “Mike’s success with his current locations makes him the perfect franchisee to expand with for this special opening.
Haines will donate $1,500 to Meals by Grace, a local non-profit organization that supports children facing food insecurity. Additionally, Tropical Smoothie Cafe will donate $1,500 to the brand’s partnered nonprofit, No Kid Hungry®.
“Being part of such a special achievement for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe brand is truly an honor,” said Haines. “The sense of community within this brand is remarkable, and it makes celebrating moments like this even more rewarding.