Tropical Smoothie Cafe Promotes Chief Development Officer to CEO

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s chief development officer is now its CEO, according to a Fast Casual report.

The new CEO, Charles Watson, had been previously leading the restaurant chain’s franchise development efforts since 2010, according to the article.

"Charles has the tenacity, vision and passion this brand needs to continue our upward trajectory and will ensure the success of our franchisees is at the center of every decision we make," Tropical Smoothie Cafe chairman of the board Scott Pressly said in a statement, according to the article. "He has been instrumental in developing the culture of Tropical Smoothie Cafe and earning the trust of our franchisees. We look forward to realizing Charles' vision for the company."

Read the full report at Fast Casual.