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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.

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
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
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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,