Abbott's Frozen Custard vs Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise Comparison

Abbott's Frozen Custard has stood for quality for over 100 years in Upstate New York. Back in the 1920s, people started treating themselves to Abbott's Frozen Custard down at Charlotte Beach on Lake Ontario. Today, the company has grown with franchises spreading out in Rochester, Syracuse and New York's Finger Lakes region. No matter where our stores are located, success has come about because our driving principle is to make the best frozen custard on earth .

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Abbott’s Frozen Custard franchise is between $332,254 and $571,634. This includes an initial franchise fee of $37,000, and other initial fees of $138,354 to $156,801 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates for your first Abbott’s Store.

If you choose to enter into a Development Agreement, you must open a minimum of three stores. The total investment necessary under the Development Agreement is between $996,762 to $1,714,902. This includes $111,000 and other initial fees of $415,062 to $470,403 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates to open three stores.

So you're ready to start your own business, become your own boss, and control your own destiny. Congratulations - you've made the right choice. Now, you've got a few other choices to make - like with whom to work to help you achieve your dreams.

Hokulia Shack has been serving the taste of Aloha since 2008 with our first shave ice shack in Provo, Utah. Nine years later we have partnered with Farr’s Ice Cream and grown to over 80 locations. We’re growing from seasonal shacks, to in-line stores to bring you a taste of Hawaii all year long!

Minimize your INV, Maximize your ROI We are offering packages of 3-5 units that include a protected territory for each shack. When you consider the low starting cost and the great sales potential, this is a great opportunity to maximize your ROI.

Oceans of Fun We have Oceans of fun at the Hokulia Shack! There's nothing like the experience of building a business and having fun doing it. Watching the smiles on your customer's faces as you satisfy and delight them is both rewarding and profitable.

Island Love Back Home Clint and Stefani Severson, the owners of the first Hokulia Shack Ice shack, know the secrets of Success and they are now, with the help of the Farrs Ice Cream Company, ready to share them with others through the magic of franchising.

Financial Strength You will be working with a company that brings you the most authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice product on the mainland in the industry. Our sales have skyrocketed each and every year. We are backed by the Farr's Ice Cream Company, who have the experience, expertise and most importantly the financial strength that will allow you to reach your financial dreams and earn your just desserts.

On Your Own but not Alone You're on your own but not alone, in business for yourself, but never by yourself. We have a proven track record for business success. We are the provider of marketing and advertising materials, on-going communication and training, product education, and an annual national convention. Hokulia Shack/Farr's give you the support tools and corporate professional team of experts with over 80 years of franchising experience you need to jump start your new business. We also provide assistance finding good locations through our association with a national commercial brokerage.

Ease of Operation Our state of the art shacks, our ease of menu preparation and our ordering of product, make multiple shack operations possible. We also offer thorough training both on-site and in our training facility. We will help you understand the secrets of operating a successful business. This includes proper accounting procedures and inventory control. As an example - your cost of goods will be lower because we are the manufacturer of the product. No middleman to worry about. Our inventory list is short and easily manageable, and our operations allow for minimum labor costs as well. That means not only Ease of Operation but also Greater Profits.

Hang Loose at the Shack Let us help you get started in a low cost business opportunity that will offer you the chance to achieve great profits while providing your customers with the greatest Hawaiian Shave Ice experience on the Mainland. Our recipes that combine our high quality Ice Cream cores with our proprietary ice shaving process are what make us unique.

 

Veteran Incentives 

10% off franchise fee