Blackstone Inc., the New York City-based private-equity company, has agreed to buy restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe for a reported $2 billion, including debt, the companies announced late ...

With new owner Blackstone, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is confident it can speed up growth as a major national marketing push gets underway. Blackstone’s buy captures the Deal of the Year in the 13th ...

It’s been about two and a half months since Blackstone finalized its acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe. During this period ... Fifty-seven percent of guests only buy a smoothie; how can the brand ...

In the wake of its sale to private equity giant Blackstone for $2 billion last summer, Tropical Smoothie Café is restocking its leadership team, including promoting seven-year company veteran ...

and I remain invested in the success of Tropical Smoothie Cafe.” Earlier this year, funds managed by Blackstone acquired Tropical Smoothie Cafe. This investment from Blackstone is intended to help ...

Smith joins the board, and with Blackstone’s recent investment, the company is set for further growth and innovation in the fast-casual dining space. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced the ...

In April, Blackstone reached a deal to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe, valuing the restaurant chain at $2 billion. The business has more than 1,400 locations spread across 44 states. The move came ...

Blackstone has bought control of Jersey Mike’s Subs, in the latest move by the private equity giant to buy franchisors ... Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe and coffee brand 7Brew.