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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Little Scoops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $31,100 - $394,000 | $87,000 - $152,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $65,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 0 | $350/wk |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1997 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Full & continuous support | Ongoing support as needed |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks |
Operations |
65% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
Crisp organic product smoothies were a for all intents and purposes obscure item in 1983, when Jeff and Jill Summerhays started offering them low maintenance at occasions. Maui Wowi Hawaiian was worked to give their 'ohana (family) a solid other option to the sugar and fat loaded sustenances that appeared to be all over the place! Similarly as energetic, the Summerhayses needed to make a plan of action that was fun, adaptable, and portable so they could offer their everything characteristic, crisp organic product smoothies anyplace they had a craving for voyaging.
Australia's Gold Coast appeared like the ideal place to hang and put their idea under a magnifying glass so they stuffed it up, and made a beeline for the Land Down Under. It was not much sooner than the Aussies figured out how to hunger for these ono'licious mixes.
At Little Scoops, we believe birthday parties are about fun, not only for the kids, but also for the parents. A party at Little Scoops allows you to celebrate along with your kids, without having to worry about the clean up or the arrangement. Little Scoops is a childrens party place, featuring a retro 1950s ice cream parlor motif. Partygoers are treated to a variety of interactive games all set to age-appropriate music and supervised by a staff of trained professionals. Pizza and soft drinks are served at all parties with other food options available at your request. At every Little Scoops party, children get to make their own ice cream sundaes with various colorful toppings.