Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.
Shaved ice & fruit smoothiesBackground
Founded: 1989 Franchising since: 1993
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
Not available in the U.S.
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
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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
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $163.4K-463.9K Franchise fee: $29.5K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- 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