Our own Tom Wells is quoted alongside Kevin O'Leary in a Forbes article on the benefits of franchising as a business model. In this piece, Tom shares: “Franchising helps founding entrepreneurs scale their businesses without having to manage each...
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In a new QSR Magazine story on the nuances of unit economics, BIP Capital's Tom Wells shared the importance of the bottom line versus just a unique concept alone. The story highlights how Wells sees the most important factor as whether franchisee...
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As covered in Restaurant News, BIP Capital’s portfolio company Tropical Smoothie Café is in the news this week! Scott Pressly, Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer of TSC, has been announced as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award...
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This QSR Magazine piece puts a much-deserved spotlight on Mike Rotondo, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café, a BIP Capital portfolio company.    Read on to learn how he approached the business of blended foodservice 20 years ago and his journey to ach...
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For the last six years, QSR has brought you an annual look at the 10–12 quick-service and fast-casual concepts that provide franchisees the best return on their investment (ROI). These 10 brands offer the best bang for your buck—plus a little...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open its 500th location on June 13 in Westland, Michigan. Located at 35599 Warren Road, the new restaurant marks a significant milestone for the brand and is a reflection of the company’s immense growth nationwide since...
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We are pleased to announce that Tropical Smoothie Cafe was recently named the #5 brand in Fast Casual's Top 100 List of Movers & Shakers. Judges not only rated brands on growth and sales, but also on innovation across several categories, inclu...
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