Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a new brand identity featuring brighter colors and a palm frond icon as it prepares for aggressive expansion under Blackstone's ownership. The chain, which surpassed $1.6 billion in system sales, plans to grow from 1,800 locations by year-end to thousands more domestically and internationally, while investing in digital ordering, loyalty programs, and operational improvements.
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