Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co.
5123 69th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
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(806) 771-2189
- (806) 771-2190 (Fax)
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 |
88.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
3 |
12.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
25 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
9 |
100.0% |
In 2 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
9 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Arizona |
5 |
| Texas |
5 |
Registered in the following Registration States
(not registered in any registration states)
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
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 |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Tempe, AZ |
60-80 Hours |
| On-Site |
2 Days |
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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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
12 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,000-1,500
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
6 |
| USA |
Yes, SW, South |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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