Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Uncle Louie Gs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Uncle Louie Gs 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
Uncle Louie Gs Franchise
Investment $233,326 - $770,532$58,150 - $235,500
Franchise Fee $29,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19891998
Year Franchised 19931999
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
Uncle Louie Gs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Uncle Louie Gs 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
    Uncle Louie Gs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    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
    Uncle Louie Gs 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 Uncle Louie Gs

    Thank you for your interest in Uncle Louie G's. We hope this listing will give you an informative look at our brand and encourage you to be part of the Uncle Louie G team! At Uncle Louie G, it is our vision to make our brand the consumer's #1 CHOICE. We are committed to providing innovated Homemade Gourmet Ice Cream & Italian Ice products, all made with the highest-quality ingredients. Our commitment to these superior products, along with unparalleled hospitality, has allowed us to create the ultimate experience in Ice Cream & Italian Ices. We believe timing is everything, and right now you have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a brand that is a leader in a rapidly-expanding industry. That's why new stores are opening at a record setting pace and area development territories are in high demand. After reviewing this information, if you feel this may be an opportunity you wish to pursue, please contact us immediately and speak with Dino Russo to discuss further instructions. Once again, thank you for your interest in Uncle Louie G! We support our troops and veterans! Veterans get half-price on new license holder agreements.