When an area suddenly becomes besieged with restaurant franchises, it’s usually a sign that it’s on the rise in the minds of developers. In Youngsville, development along Chemin Metairie Parkway is booming, and the upcoming opening of a Tropical Smoothie Café location is the latest sign of developer interest.
In early December, the city of Youngsville approved a building permit for the smoothie brand at 1821 Chemin Metairie Pkwy., which used to be a Greek restaurant called Zorba’s. The space is currently undergoing nonstructural renovations that will install the smoothie chain’s signature branding…