Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Host Franchise Opportunities Event June 24

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, the leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, will host a special event on Wednesday, June 24 from 7 – 9 p.m. for local entrepreneurs to learn about franchise opportunities with the fast casual brand. The event will be held at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 22905 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.

The company is aggressively targeting Detroit for franchise growth. Over the next three years, the sandwich and smoothie franchise aims to open at least six locations throughout Wayne and Washtenaw Counties, including Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Canton, Plymouth and more.

Attendees will be treated to food and smoothie samples and a tour of the café, and have the chance to connect in person with CEO Mike Rotondo, as well as Charles Watson, vice president of franchise development, and area developers Craig LeMieux and Debbie LeMieux-King, and local franchise owner Jeffrey Lulek.

“Healthy lifestyles and better-for-you food choices are important to people in Detroit, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe is just starting to make its mark on the area with three popular locations,” said LeMieux. “The region is ripe for development. Detroit residents are increasingly active and consider themselves in good or excellent health, so our healthy, delicious food and smoothie options fit right into their busy lives.”

LeMieux and his wife, Dianne, own five locations currently open in Michigan and Ohio, with two under development. As area developers, LeMieux and his sister, LeMieux-King, have guided the opening of 30 Tropical Smoothie Cafes, with another 25 in development, since deciding to become a franchise owner.

“My wife and I know what it takes to start a business from scratch, so following a proven system within a franchise model was very appealing to us when we were looking to start the next chapter in our lives,” said LeMieux. “The Tropical Smoothie Cafe system works. One thing we love about our cafes is the traffic we see throughout the day -- breakfast, lunch, dinner and even evening snacks. While most quick-service franchises do most of their business at lunch, we have as much business after 2 p.m. as we do before.”

For more information about opening your own Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise, please visithttp://tropicalsmoothiefranchise.com/detroit-event to register for the upcoming Detroit event.