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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shave It Inc vs Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $170,000 - $365,000 | $224,500 - $457,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $22,000 - $37,200 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | 1% |
Year Founded | - | 1975 |
Year Franchised | - | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 19 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Karen Bain and Lisa Kudirka, with a half-dozen kids
between them and a shared passion for shave ice, decided to make shave
ice hip and trendy. They started small at school fundraisers where their
creations were such an overwhelming hit, that it encouraged them to
"jump in" and "Go Big or Go Home".
Soon thereafter, the first Shave It
store was launched in Southern California. Shave It was an immediate
hit with lines out the door that continue to this day. "Going Big" not
only meant launching one new concept, it meant two. The Shave It Mobile
Ice Van debuted six months later, giving them the unique ability to
drive to their customers.
Next on the list
came the creation of a charitable foundation, Foster a Miracle, a
never-ending fundraising network that grants wishes to foster children
with Shave It store revenue. Somehow knowing that a small portion of
your Shave It will go to Foster a Miracle makes that Shave It melt your heart, while it melts in your mouth.
Today Shave It is taking it to the next level...Franchising. The Shave It concept is on fire!
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt is a quick serve restaurant style frozen treat franchise concept with a menu featuring the chain's proprietary Everything Yogurt brand frozen yogurt, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt brand smoothies and frosties, and Gretel Pretzel brand hand-rolled pretzels. Other offerings include premium flavored coffees, espresso, cappuccino, muffins, ice cream, nuts, candies, bagels, cookies, cakes and flavored popcorn, as well as specialty items such as Bananas apparel and gifts.