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Clean Eatz vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Clean Eatz and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are full-service restaurants franchises. Clean Eatz requires an investment of $354K – $798K while Tropical Smoothie Cafe requires $341K – $815K. In terms of revenue, Clean Eatz reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, Clean Eatz has a lower charge-off rate (4.3%) compared to Tropical Smoothie Cafe (11.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Clean Eatz A (Top Quintile) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$354K – $798K
$341K – $815K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
$1.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.3% (69 loans)
11.2% (653 loans)
Total Units
98
1,515
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
2012
FDD Year
2024
2025