Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Shaved ice & fruit smoothies
Number of Locations: 24
Total Investment: $163.42K - 463.88K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1993
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Arizona, New Mexico, South, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, West.
Arizona, New Mexico, South, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, West.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $163,422 - $463,884
Franchise Fee: $29,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $400,000
Liquid Cash Available: $80,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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,