Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens in Gambrills, MD
December 1, 2015
Congratulations to Shirlean Gatling and Kailon Dickens on the opening of their Tropical Smoothie Café in Gambrills, Maryland! Shirlean and her husband Kailon are both military veterans. Shirlean worked for the Department of Defense as Comptroller/Director for 20 years. Kailon Department of Defense- Army Serving as an Army Officer in leadership positions for over 20 years and is an accomplished Cycler, cycling in 100 mile races.
In College, Kailon served as a waiter and small order cook while Shirlean worked in the Commissary (retail food grocery business).
When looking into franchising, both Shirlean and Kailon were looking for an opportunity to grow their business portfolio and build a family legacy that would provide structured independence, financial freedom, and growth potential. In addition they wanted an opportunity to mentor and lead others within their community. They were both customers to Tropical Smoothie Café and loved the offering of healthy nutritional, fast, simple menu options and the simplicity and consistency in the product.
Stop in at 2389 Brandermill Blvd, Suite 104 today for a real-fruit smoothie and meal or snack!
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