Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Jamba Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Jamba including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Investment $233,326 - $770,532$164,750 - $563,100
Franchise Fee $29,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded 19891990
Year Franchised 19931994
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• We’re looking for like minded individuals who share the same passion for helping others live a healthier, higher quality life. As a Jamba Franchise Owner you should share our vision for providing an industry-leading product and understand the importance that exceptional service plays in a businesses’ success. Having experience in restaurants, food service or retail is not essential, but is considered an advantage toward being approved as a new Jamba Franchise Owner.

    Financing Options
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours We train you to manage a Jamba Juice unit, and we'll train your team to help ensure a successful opening.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Jamba offers Franchise Owners the following types of support: Real Estate Selection Construction Initial Training On-Going operational support Accounting and financial coaching Annual Meetings Periodic site visits Marketing
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company

    In the Summer of 1990, Blake Buchanan opened the first Bahama Buck's. He started with one ice shaver and the hope of a college job that didn't involve mowing grass or flipping burgers. Constructing the original store by hand, he enlisted volunteer help from three generations of his family, staffed it with friends and college students and opened the doors. The tropical sensation caught on and with the help of his now partner, Eric Lee, and his wife, Kippi Buchanan, that summer job turned into a full time vocation. Blake has worked to keep the spirit of the original Bahama Buck's alive, making sure that each franchise is operated with the same enthusiasm of the first Buck's. His team strives to ensure that each flavor becomes a favorite and each visit is a great time - every time.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Bahama Buck’s franchised business ranges from $303,700 to $957,838. This includes $144,000 to $223,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate. If you elect to enter into a Multi-Store Amendment, you will pay the franchisor a development fee equal to 50% of the initial franchise fee for each additional Bahama Buck’s Store to be opened upon signing the Multi-Store Amendment (excluding your first store). This fee is not refundable, but is credited fully against the initial franchise fee for each store when the franchise agreement is executed for that store (except the first store).

    Seeking new franchise units in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming


    About Jamba

    We're all about healthy products...healthy franchised businesses too! Jamba's mission is to be the leading healthy lifestyle brand offering consumers great-tasting and better-for-you products. We believe our commitment to healthy living extends not only to our customers, but also to our franchisees.
     Brand recognition - Jamba Juice is the category leader with over 700 units nationwide and unmatched brand recognition. The Jamba brand stands for fun, healthy, on-the-go products in an energizing unit environment.
    Product Innovation - Jamba continues to create new and exciting smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and salads. All Jamba products meet our strict quality and nutrition guidelines. That means 0g trans-fat, no artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives. It also means that Jamba products taste great!
     Support - Franchising with us means you'll have access to our extensive support structure:
    Vendors - We source and contract globally to ensure we get the right ingredients delivered to your door at the right prices.
     Operations - Your Region Franchise Manager will visit you regularly to ensure we are meeting your needs on an ongoing basis.

     Jamba Juice is currently seeking qualified franchisees who are as passionate about the Jamba brand as we are.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $290,450 to $560,500 for a Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $272,600 to $563,100 for a Non-Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $164,750 to $301,500 for a Food Truck. This includes $10,000 to $10,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.


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