Business Description

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:	6	66.7%
Company-Owned Units:	3	33.3%
Total Operating Units:	9	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 9 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 9 100.0%

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:	$60-140K
Average Total Investment:	$100K
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?: No

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
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
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
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 U.S.: Yes, Southwest, South Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Co..