Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.

Founded: 1989 Franchising since: 1993

5123 69th St. Lubbock, Texas 79424

Phone: (806)771-2189

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	22	0	0	3
2008	--	--	--	--
2007	--	--	--	--
2006	--	--	--	--
2005	14	0	0	4

Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $163.4K-463.9K Franchise fee: $29.5K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $400K
Cash liquidity requirement: $80K
Business Experience:

• General business experience

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 5 days
• At franchisee's location: 5 days

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• Regional advertising