From front to back, Raelynne Dershen, of Sidney, Rebecca Lopez, of Sidney, and Shyla Stiffler, of Vandalia, practice making smoothies on Monday at the newly-opened Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The restaurant, which is located next to Walmart at 2380 Michigan Street, will hold a grand opening ceremony later this month. The restaurant is a franchise location of the popular chain.

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A view of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2380 W. Michigan St. on Monday, which was the restaurant’s first day open.

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From left to right, Tropical Smoothie employees Rebecca Lopez, of Sidney; Raelynne Dershen, of Sidney; and Shyla Stiffler, of Vandalia, pose for a photo with franchise owner Ravi Patel, of Lexington, Kentucky; general manger Andy Patel, of New Bremen; and assistant manager Rocky Patel, of New Bremen. The restaurant opened on Monday.

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A view of the front of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2380 W. Michigan St., next to Walmart. The restaurant opened on Monday.

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