Tropical Smoothie Opens in New Lenox
The smoothie and sandwich franchise opened April 20 across the street from Lincoln-Way Central.
A new restaurant opened this week across the street from Lincoln-Way Central High School. Phil Knippen, the franchise owner for Tropical Smoothie Cafe, opened the restaurant at 7 a.m. Friday, April 20 at 1872 Lincoln Hwy., filling the storefront that's been empty since Quizno's closed about a year ago. Knippen has been an area developer for Tropical Smoothie, which is based out of Florida, for about a year. His goal is to develop at least 10 franchises in the area, but it's also expected that developers own a franchise. Although he lives in Tinley Park, Knippen said he liked what New Lenox brought. "New Lenox is a growing town and it's a city I like," he said. "I like that it's right across from the school." It could be welcomed news for…
In this Article:
Denise Du Vernay
3:50 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012
I'll still go to Paradise. The Berry Sensation is too delicious! more ›