Tropical Flurry, a leading food and beverage franchisor and the
provider of high quality, fruit juice blends and milkshakes to schools
and other venues is pleased to announce it has hired JL Lamb, the owner
and operator of Tropical Beverage – the companies single largest
franchise, as CEO.
Tropical Beverage is the most prosperous
franchise in the Tropical Flurry system, from both a size and dollar
perspective. Covering the North Texas region and servicing primarily
schools, Mr. Lamb has successfully used the Tropical Flurry system and
products to create a thriving business. Starting out as a regular
franchisee with 10 locations and the self-directed program, he was able
to grow to more than 100 locations and prove that with a little
knowledge, good programs, company support and diligence the Tropical
Flurry franchise is a great investment.
Mr. Lamb, a retired
marketing executive, took on this new challenge to help other potential
franchisees realize the success he has garnered through his association
with Tropical Flurry. He further has shown the business acumen and
leadership skills that Tropical Flurry’s ownership wants in the CEO
position. Tropical Beverage will continue on with Mr. Lamb’s son,
Gavin, at the helm of it’s operations.
"We felt that it was time
for new leadership and a change in direction" said David Clawson,
President, Tropical Flurry, LP. “To get JL to come in and take over our
operation was an excellent move for us. We were very pleased that he
was willing to relinquish his position as an independent franchisee and
take on the much more difficult task or running the entire corporate
operation. We are expecting great things in the future.”
“After
growing my franchise in to a strong business and putting the operations
in to the sturdy hands of my son, I felt that stepping in to rework and
build the Tropical Flurry brand and network would be a great challenge”
said Mr. Lamb. “We had already spent a lot of time and effort, as a
franchisee, working with Tropical Flurry to refine the programs and
introduce new products. The company now has the best products and
programs and is in a position to really see explosive growth.”
About Tropical Flurry:
Tropical
Flurry is a leading provider of frozen products to schools and other
venues. The 100% fruit juice, Tropicade® sports drink, Milkshakes and
other fine products are available through our network of franchisees
around the nation. Tropical Flurry is the only company in the nation
that has five products that substitute as a cup of vegetable or fruit
and the government will pay for the children to include them in the
school lunch program. Tropical Flurry also offers franchise programs in
areas where we currently don’t have our products available, providing
complete training and support for both products and programs.
About Tropical Beverage:
JL
& Gavin Lamb’s company Tropical Beverage operates in North Texas,
servicing almost exclusively area schools and school districts.
Starting from modest beginnings, it has grown to include more than 100
locations. “We are happy with the status of our business which
generates about $400 per location per month. There is a market out
there that will allow Tropical Beverage to grow bigger” forecasts Gavin
Lamb. Under the guidance of JL and now Gavin, Tropical Beverage will
continue to provide excellent service, product and growth in the years
to come.
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