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<a href="https://www.blackstone.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blackstone</a> will acquire prominent fast-casual franchisor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tropicalsmoothiefranchise.com/learn-more/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tropical Smoothie Cafe</a>, the private equity giant said Wednesday. Its aim is to boost Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s already fast growth through continued investment in marketing strategies, operational improvements and menu enhancements,&nbsp;Blackstone said in a <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-to-acquire-tropical-smoothie-cafe-to-propel-leading-franchisors-continued-expansion/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">press release</a>.Tropical Smoothie Cafe, known for its range of smoothies, wraps and sandwiches, was first founded in 1997 with a single location on a Florida beach. It has since grown to over&nbsp;1,400 locations, 175 of which opened in 2023 alone.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-wallace-a1562210/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peter Wallace</a>, senior managing director of Blackstone's Private Equity division, commented on the Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s growth and the customer loyalty it’s earned over the years.&nbsp;“Blackstone has deep experience helping accelerate the expansion of leading franchise businesses as one of our highest-conviction investment areas,” Wallace said in the release. “We believe our capital and resources will help position Tropical Smoothie Cafe for continued success and innovation for the benefit of its guests and franchisees.”Blackstone pointed to Hilton Hotels and SERVPRO —&nbsp;two companies it acquired in the past —&nbsp;as examples of the firm’s “successfully propelling the growth of leading franchisors.”Although the financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed, Reuters reported that Tropical Smoothie Cafe was exploring&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/tropical-smoothie-cafe-explore-2-billion-sale-sources-2023-12-21/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">selling the brand for about $2 billion</a> in December 2023.&nbsp;This acquisition is occurring on the heels of a successful Q1 for the smoothie company, where the brand saw increased sales and introduced several well-received menu items, including tropic bowls.&nbsp;“The key to this business is delivering an outstanding experience for each guest who walks through our doors,” Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslyonwatson/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Charles Watson</a> said in the statement. “From high-quality products to exceptional guest service, our franchisees make our mission to become a beloved brand a reality day in and day out, and we are thrilled to see how the brand will continue to grow with Blackstone’s outstanding global resources behind it.”Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit <a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=blackstone-acquires-tropical-smoothie-cafe-setting-the-stage-for-further-expansion-2726023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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