The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Shaka Shaved Ice including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise
Investment $164,518 - $542,768$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%3%
Advertising Fee $5.3K/yr.-
Year Founded 19612007
Year Franchised 19772008
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Bringing Hawaii's aloha spirit to the N.J. Shore surfing community, Shaka Shaved Ice dispenses good eats and good vibes on the north end of Long Branch's beach front. Along with offering the signature snack of island surfers --shaved ice flavored with a variety of syrups -- Shaka is an eco-friendly business, serving signature flavors such as SHAKA ROCK, SURF WAX, KONA COFFEE and combos like the WAIKIKI WANNABE with totally biodegradable cups, spoons and straws.(MADE FROM CORN) And, unlike ice cream trucks of old, the business is also gas-free: The ice is served out of both a push cart and an electric golf cart that can be found at the beachfront daily through out the summer. Perfect for Festivals, Fairs, Beaches, Boardwalks, Restaurant, Store fronts, Skate parks and Surf shops! SHAKA store fronts and SHAKA "TIKI HUTS" also available! Call for more info. "REPRESENT THE POSITIVE"- Not only is SHAKA delicious- BUT-People feel good knowing we are not polluting the planet! And that we care about our beaches and the environment! SAVE THE EARTH- EAT SHAKA!

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Shaka Shaved Ice Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

    First sold exclusively in New York City gourmet shops, Haagen-Dazs ice cream started distribution in 1961. As word grew, the first franchises opened in the mid-1970s. Haagen-Dazs ice cream is distributed in more than 50 countries with shops in more than 600 locations.

    "Entrepreneur
    #397 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Shaka Shaved Ice

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

     THE COOLEST BUSINESS YOU'LL EVER OWN. Great CASH business! HUGE PROFIT MARGINS! Be your own boss! People LOVE it! Kids think it is THE greatest! Our next President's favorite treat!!!! WOW! Totally original franchise- w/ positive surfer vibe & eco friendly responsibility! The reaction has been INCREDIBLE! BE ON THE "FIRST WAVE" of SHAKA!!!