Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co. Franchise

Shaved ice & fruit smoothies

In the Summer of 1990, Blake Buchanan opened the first Bahama Buck's. He started with one ice shaver and the hope of a college job that didn't involve mowing grass or flipping burgers. Constructing the original store by hand, he enlisted volunteer help from three generations of his family, staffed it with friends and college students and opened the doors.
The tropical sensation caught on and with the help of his now partner, Eric Lee, and his wife, Kippi Buchanan, that summer job turned into a full time vocation.

Blake has worked to keep the spirit of the original Bahama Buck's alive, making sure that each franchise is operated with the same enthusiasm of the first Buck's. His team strives to ensure that each flavor becomes a favorite and each visit is a great time - every time.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co. franchise?

Total Investment: $106,800-$325,700
Initial Franchise Fee: $29,500
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co. News

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Creating Island Escapes Is What Bahama Buck's Does
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Take A Chill Pill
Blake Buchanan guided the lawn mower down from the truck bed and mopped the sweat from his brow. At 8 a.m. it was already an oppressive 95 degrees in Lubbock, Texas. As he pushed the mower in neat, parallel lines across the lawn, his T-shirt grew heavy with wetness, and the grass clippings stuck to ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co. open? 1989
When did Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co. start franchising? 1993

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	14	0	0	4
2004	10	0	0	4
2003	13	0	0	4
2002	6	0	0	5
2001	5	0	0	6

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas,

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

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

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Ice Cream, Yogurt & Smoothies Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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