Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its fast-casual cafe concept at 13445 University Blvd., Sugar Land on May 17 in the University Commons shopping center. This will be the 10th cafe opening in the Greater Houston area. The new Sugar Land location will be owned and operated by first-time franchisees—husband and wife, Andy and Fena Patel. The cafe will celebrate its opening on May 17 with a ribbon cutting at 7 a.m., as well as a series of giveaways, including "Free Smoothies for a Year" cards for the first 50 customers and $1.99 smoothies throughout the day. 770-821-1900. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com