FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

Firehouse Subs vs Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

Firehouse Subs
Proven & steady
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
+15.6%
Net unit growth
+20.3%
76
Exit quality
79
63
Transfer / churn
61
STABLE 9
Distress
STABLE 9
$20K
Franchise fee
$35K
$92K
Investment from
$276K