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Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.

BAHAMA BUCK'S offers a unique, low-cost opportunity for anyone interested in a fun, family oriented business. We concentrate on offering quality products and great customer service. Set in a tropical atmosphere, BAHAMA BUCK'S offers 61 flavors of soft, creamy shaved ice, plus over 14 non-alcoholic tropical drinks. Store layouts and sizes vary and are extremely flexible, but typically range from 1200-1500 square feet.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1990

Franchising Since:

1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	22	88%
Company-Owned Units:	3	12%
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Total Operating Units:	25	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	9	100%	In 2 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	9	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arizona	5
2. Texas	5

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$120K
Cash Investment:	$35K
Total Investment:	$163-464
Average Total Investment:	$314K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000-1,500

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Tempe, AZ	60-80 Hours
2. On-Site	2 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Southwest, South
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: