Tropical Smoothie Cafe Gives Facebook Fans Chance to Win Beach Getaway

Destin, Fla.(March 25, 2010) –Tropical Smoothie Café is turning to its 42,000-plus fan base on Facebook to officially name its trio of lemonade smoothies that includes Blueberry, Strawberry and Island flavors.

Through April 9, fans who participate in the online Tropical Smoothie Café “Name Game” sweepstakes will have a chance to win a three-night stay for four in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The name with the most ‘like’ votes that best complements the brand will be announced April 16, 2010.

“We really couldn’t think of any better way to use the Facebook site as it presents one sharp thinking fan with the opportunity to become a part of Tropical Smoothie Café’s history while being rewarded for their creativity in front of their social media friends,” said Barbara Valentino, vice president of marketing and communication for Tropical Smoothie Café. “The Tropical Smoothie Café crew can’t wait to see the variety of submissions; we are really having a lot of fun with this contest.”

To enter the sweepstakes, an eligible participant must become a fan of the Tropical Smoothie Café fan page by visiting www.facebook.com/OfficialTSC. On the fan page wall is where users can submit their ideas and recruit friends and family to vote to help increase the odds of winning. All entries must be submitted by midnight, April 9, 2010.

Tropical Smoothie Café offers an enticing selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options including more than 35 real-fruit, blended smoothies which create an intense mouthwatering experience. Guests can also satisfy their taste buds with an array of specialty Bistro and Flatbread sandwiches made with meats from Dietz & Watson, plus salads that offer a tasty treat in a tropical aura.

About Tropical Smoothie Café

Established in Destin, Fla., in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Café has taken the smoothie concept to the next level by offering diners a healthy alternative to typical fast food. The concept, which introduced food in 1999, provides consumers with a variety of high-quality real-fruit smoothies, specialty wraps, grilled flatbread and gourmet sandwiches and salads. The company also caters. Tropical Smoothie Café includes menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranked 127 out of 500 and rated one of the fastest growing franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, the concept currently has more than285 locations in 34 states. Plans call for 300 locations by the end of 2011. For more information, visit www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com or call 888-292-2522.