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Toppers Pizza vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Toppers Pizza and Tropical Smoothie Cafe are quick-service restaurants franchises. Toppers Pizza requires an investment of $421K – $733K while Tropical Smoothie Cafe requires $341K – $815K. In terms of revenue, Tropical Smoothie Cafe reports higher average unit revenue at $1.0M. On SBA loan performance, Toppers Pizza has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Tropical Smoothie Cafe (11.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Toppers Pizza A (Strongest tier) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$421K – $733K
$341K – $815K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$35K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$959K
$1.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (79 loans)
11.2% (653 loans)
Total Units
68
1,515
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
2012
FDD Year
2026
2025