Tropical Smoothie Signs 40-Unit NY-Connecticut Deal

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a 40-location franchise development deal with New York-based Aurify Kingstar to expand in New York and Connecticut, including Albany, Westchester County, the Bronx and western Connecticut. The first cafe is expected to open in early 2027, though specific sites and dates have not been announced. Aurify Kingstar has developed, operated or acquired more than 300 restaurants and operates brands including Five Guys, Wingstop and Le Pain Quotidien. The agreement supports Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s push to grow in the Northeast as it moves toward 1,800 locations by the end of 2026.