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

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs FroyoWorld 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
FroyoWorld Franchise
Investment $233,326 - $770,532$250,000 - $340,000
Franchise Fee $29,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19892010
Year Franchised 19932010
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
FroyoWorld Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    FroyoWorld 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
    FroyoWorld 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

    The FroyoWorld Development Team includes professionals with multi-unit restaurants business expertise who can be great resources and consultants to your business. From start to finish, our team will be with you all the way, assisting you in every aspect of opening your very own FroyoWorld.
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

    The FroyoWorld Development Team will support you with all the necessary tools needed to market your FroyoWorld store. We're here to help our franchisees with social media, advertising, graphic design, and more that they can use to get the word out about their location in their community.
    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
    FroyoWorld Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 FroyoWorld

    In the summer of 2010, FroyoWorld opened its first Frozen Yogurt Lounge on the Yale University campus in the town of New Haven, Connecticut. With our award winning Original Tart froyo recipe in hand, we introduced the self-serve frozen yogurt in Connecticut. We had overwhelming support for our product from the community, so we opened a few more stores, and then we opened a few more after that. Finally, we became a franchise so that entrepreneurs and business folks could bring the success we've built to their area. In less than a year, we had gone from a start-up to a successful franchising business. We now have nearly 40 locations open in New England and Puerto Rico, over 100 flavors that rotate in every store, and tons of amazing toppings and frozen yogurt treats. Become a part of FroyoWorld's international brand as we expand to markets all over the globe. Our brand continues to grow because of our exceptional tasting yogurt and great customer service that is associated with the FroyoWorld brand. Yo This, Yo That, Kiwi This, Cherry That, Orange, Pink, Red or Blue � don't be fooled. FroyoWorld is the brand for you. The FroyoWorld Development Team has established global contacts and nurtured valuable relationships with distributors and vendors. This allows us to purchase goods internationally, in bulk, and at discounted rates. We then pass these discounts on to our FroyoWorld Franchisees.