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Tropical Smoothie | Adjacent To #1 Mall in AL 931 Rainbow Dr 2,040 SF Retail Building Gadsden, AL 35901 $2,615,000 ($1,281.86/SF) 7% Cap Rate

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

10-YEAR ABSOLUTE NNN LEASE TO NATIONAL TENANT WITH RENTAL INCREASES IN INITIAL TERM & OPTIONS
• The subject property features a new absolute NNN lease with 10% rent increases every five years during the initial term.
• The operator is Dyne Hospitality Group, the largest Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee with 120+ locations across Alabama, Florida, Texas, and other states.
• The tenant is 100% responsible for all expenses, including parking lot, taxes, insurance, roof, and structure.
• The lease includes 6% rent increases in each of the three 3-year option periods.
• This Tropical Smoothie Cafe was renovated in 2024 and features the latest dual-lane drive-thru for enhanced customer experience.
HIGH-TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION (36,875 COMBINED VPD)
• The subject property is positioned at a signalized intersection with 36,875 combined VPD.
• Surrounded by national tenants including Walmart, Lowe’s, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, Food City, Aldi, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Belk, Arby’s, and more.
• The property is at an exit location for Interstate 759, a major Alabama corridor that sees 30,709 VPD.
ADJACENT TO THE GADSDEN MALL (3M ANNUAL VISITS)
• The property is located on US 441 (31,107 VPD), adjacent to Gadsden Mall and a Food City grocery store.
• Gadsden Mall is a high-performing center, ranking as the #1 mall in Alabama and drawing over 3 million visitors annually.
• Food City also performs well, attracting over 798,500 annual visitors.
• The subject property is adjacent to a high-performing Chick-fil-A that ranks in the top 5% of locations nationwide.
LEASE BACKED BY LARGEST TROPICAL SMOOTHIE FRANCHISEE (120+ UNITS)
• Dyne Hospitality Group is the largest Tropical Smoothie Cafe operator in the U.S., with 120+ locations.
• Dyne accounts for nearly 10% of the brand’s footprint and has earned multiple “Franchisee of the Year” awards.
• Backed by experienced leadership, Dyne is known for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and strong store-level performance.
• Dyne Hospitality Group is expanding rapidly and is playing a key role in Tropical Smoothie’s national expansion toward 2,000+ locations.
GADSDEN, AL | REGIONAL ECONOMIC HUB OF NORTHEAST ALABAMA
• The property is located in Gadsden, AL—a growing city along the Coosa River in northeast Alabama and the seat of Etowah County.
• Gadsden serves as a regional hub for employment, healthcare, and retail, with ongoing investment in downtown redevelopment and infrastructure.
• The city offers access to major transportation corridors, including I-759, U.S. Hwy 431, and U.S. Hwy 278, supporting logistics and commuter traffic.
• Major local institutions include Gadsden Regional Medical Center (338 beds), Riverview Regional Medical Center (281 beds), and Gadsden State Community College (4,000 students), generating consistent daily traffic.
• The city has secured state and federal grants to revitalize key corridors and expand industrial development, including a new $16.6 million city hall under construction in 2025.
• Positioned along the scenic Coosa River, Gadsden draws regional visitors to Noccalula Falls Park, downtown dining, riverfront trails, and annual festivals.
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE | 1,400+ LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
• Founded in 1997, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a leading fast-casual brand offering smoothies, wraps, bowls, and flatbreads focused on healthy lifestyles.
• The brand has expanded to over 1,400 locations across 44 states and was named one of the “Top 10 Fastest-Growing Chains” by Nation’s Restaurant News.
• In 2023, Tropical Smoothie Cafe surpassed $1.5 billion in systemwide sales, driven by strong same-store growth and robust franchise demand.
• The company continues to expand rapidly, opening 150+ new locations annually and consistently ranking in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500.

PROPERTY FACTS

Sale Type
Investment NNN
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Fast Food
Building Size
2,040 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built/Renovated
1980/2024
Price
$2,615,000
Price Per SF
$1,281.86
Cap Rate
7%
NOI
$183,050
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.07
Lot Size
0.63 AC
Opportunity Zone
Yes
Parking
22 Spaces (10.78 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
960’ on Rainbow Drive

AMENITIES

  • Corner Lot
  • Pylon Sign
  • Signage
  • Signalized Intersection
  • Drive Thru

NEARBY MAJOR RETAILERS

Waffle House
LongHorn Steakhouse
Olive Garden
Chili's Grill & Bar
Planet Fitness
Starbucks
Food City
YMCA
CrossFit
Regions Bank

PROPERTY TAXES

PROPERTY TAXES

Parcel Number
15-02-09-0-001-009.000
Land Assessment
$56,060
Improvements Assessment
$97,000
Total Assessment
$153,060
  • Listing ID: 36946508

  • Date on Market: 7/28/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 931 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901

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