Tropical Smoothie Targeting Marietta, Cobb For Expansion

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed franchise agreements to open 23 locations in metro Atlanta over the next five years, and is specifically targeting Marietta and Cobb County as expansion areas.

The company is also targeting north Atlanta and Cherokee County, according to QSR Magazine.

Tropical Smoothie Café has also signed a franchise agreement with Meritage Restaurant Group, a family-owned company led by Deborah and Chris Pike. The family will open 10 cafés in Cobb and Cherokee counties over the next five years.

“Our family has lived in Marietta for more than 60 years, and we are thrilled to bring Tropical Smoothie Café to the thriving community that we call home,” said Chris Pike. “The brand promotes the importance of following a healthy lifestyle and offers a truly unique product that has developed a passionate following among consumers throughout the country. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors in to enjoy delicious and nutritious food while growing our business throughout the area as a family.”

This year, the food and smoothie franchise plans to exceed 550 restaurants nationwide. By 2018, Tropical Smoothie Café plans to have 800 stores open across the U.S.