TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE CONTINUES EXPANSION IN INDIANA WITH THE OPENING OF NEW RESTAURANT IN FISHERS

FISHERS, INDIANA (December 12, 2019) – Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the fastest growing franchise concepts in the country, announced today its newest franchised location is opening in Fishers, Indiana on 12/12/2019. The new location at 11545 IKEA Way Suite 620, is owned and operated by David/Ruth Buko and James/Angela Volpert and marks their second restaurant to open in Indiana, with an additional 6 cafes slated to open in Westfield, Noblesville, Zionsville, Whitestown. To mark the Grand Opening celebration, the Fishers cafe will be giving away “free smoothie coupons for a year” to the first 50 guests on that day.*

“Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s stellar growth would not be possible without dedicated and passionate franchisees like David, Ruth, James, Angela, who continue to demonstrate confidence in our brand through the success of their cafes,” said Charles Watson, CEO and chief development officer of Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

David and Ruth Buko became Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees back in 2012 when they opened their first restaurant in Lansing, Michigan. Today, the husband-and-wife team owns six cafes throughout Lansing and Saginaw. As Indianapolis natives, James and AngelaVolpert bring years of experience in the advertising and sales industry and James will oversee day-to-day operations of the eight cafes. The group is currently scouting locations throughout the Indianapolis area, with the next café to open in Westfield in 2020.

“The Volpert’s are proud to join the Tropical Smoothie Cafe team as a franchisee and look forward to working with the Bukos to grow the brand in Indiana."

For more information about Tropical Smoothie Cafe, please visit www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.

*Limit 1 free smoothie per week for 52 weeks. Valid at participating locations and in-Café only. Not valid with any other offer or discounts. Limit 1 coupon per customer per visit. See Café for details.

About Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant concept inspiring healthier lifestyles across the country, with more than 800 locations nationwide. With snack and meal options for any time of day, Tropical Smoothie Cafe serves better-for-you smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas, and flatbreads. Upgraded app technology and enhanced mobile ordering capabilities further elevate the digital and dine-in cafe experience and emphasize the brand's focus on convenience. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including rankings in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, Forbes Best Franchises and Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers in 2018, as well as Franchise Times' Top 200+ and Nation's Restaurant News' Fastest Growing Chains in 2018.