Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Nekter Juice Bars Inc. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs Nekter Juice Bars Inc. 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
Nekter Juice Bars Inc. Franchise
Investment $233,326 - $770,532$224,500 - $584,100
Franchise Fee $29,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19892010
Year Franchised 19932012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
Nekter Juice Bars Inc. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Nekter Juice Bars Inc. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company Franchise
    Nekter Juice Bars Inc. Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 18 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 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 Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO 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
    Nekter Juice Bars Inc. 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 Nekter Juice Bars Inc.

    In 2010, Nekter Juice Bars Inc. set out to transform the juice and smoothie space similarly to how the coffee experience was reinvented in the early 1990’s. Nekter Juice Bars Inc. believes that “healthy” can be affordable, taste good, and feel good too, and it is our mission to provide a healthy foundation for people to feel and live better.

    With an Average Unit Volume of $837,263*, outstanding training & support, and huge growth potential, Nekter Juice Bars Inc. is the ideal franchise opportunity for you.

    If you are acquiring the right to open three or five locations under our development agreement, instead of paying the franchisor the $45,000 initial franchise fee for one location you will pay to the franchisor either $96,000 for the development of two stores or $145,000 for the development of five stores under the terms of the franchisor’s development agreement. Upon signing, you will pay to the franchisor a Development Fee equal to 100% of the Initial Franchise Fee due for each Store you commit to develop.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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