Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Bad Ass Coffee Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise
Investment $31,100 - $394,000$304,500 - $620,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $65,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 06%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19831991
Year Franchised 19971998
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee $5K$2.5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales/marketing experience preferred
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    Financing Options
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise
    Training Full & continuous support-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Bad Ass Coffee Company Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies

    Crisp organic product smoothies were a for all intents and purposes obscure item in 1983, when Jeff and Jill Summerhays started offering them low maintenance at occasions. Maui Wowi Hawaiian was worked to give their 'ohana (family) a solid other option to the sugar and fat loaded sustenances that appeared to be all over the place! Similarly as energetic, the Summerhayses needed to make a plan of action that was fun, adaptable, and portable so they could offer their everything characteristic, crisp organic product smoothies anyplace they had a craving for voyaging.

    Australia's Gold Coast appeared like the ideal place to hang and put their idea under a magnifying glass so they stuffed it up, and made a beeline for the Land Down Under. It was not much sooner than the Aussies figured out how to hunger for these ono'licious mixes.

    The organization got the attention of Michael Haith, establishing accomplice of a sustenance, drink and extraordinary occasion counseling firm and Maui Wowi's present CEO. Haith patched up the establishment idea and extended the product offering, which now incorporates Hawaiian espressos coffee.
    Maui Wowi establishments are situated all through the United States.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Maui Wowi franchise for a Fixed Operating Unit ranges from $108,350 to $394,000. This includes $46,000 to $72,000 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mobile Operating Unit is $31,100 to $200,250. This includes $26,200 to $52,200 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mobile Fixed Operating Unit ranges from $37,300 to $245,250. This includes $26,200 to $52,200 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    20% off Franchise Fee for Qualified Military Veterans
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    About Bad Ass Coffee Company

    In 1989, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was born on the Big Island of Hawaii with a goal of sharing American-grown, premium Hawaiian coffee from Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Moloka‘i, Kona and Ka’u with coffee lovers everywhere.

    It didn’t take long for the legend of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to reach the mainland as tourists began to bring their new favorite coffee, hats and t-shirts home and spread the word about their Hawaiian Bad Ass experience. A new legend was born!


    In 1995, B.J. Bilanzich was so taken by the playfulness of the brand, that upon arrival to Salt Lake City, she and her husband began to open stores in Utah and eventually purchased Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii and began franchising on the mainland.

    Today, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii continues to serve premium Hawaiian and other top international coffees with a kick �" but Bad Ass Coffee franchises don’t stop there. We also serve popular blended drinks, teas, food and branded merchandise with exceptional service through 24 stores in the U.S., US Virgin Islands and Japan.

    The Bad Ass Coffee Company serves only the finest, American-grown, gourmet, whole bean Kona, and Hawaiian coffee available on the market today. Our Signature Blend marries 10% Hawaiian coffee and coffees from around the world to offer our customers many different flavor profiles. Both our brand and our product are strong sellers with a growing and expanding base of repeat core customers. When you invest in the Bad Ass Coffee Company franchise, you're getting far more than just a store location. We can provide you and your new business with a full range of support services to help you get your business up and running and on the road to success quicker and easier than ever before. From assistance with the primary planning stages and location selection of your store, providing access to excellent marketing information and support, as well as access to our expert interior design and installation teams, to helpful opening day assistance and beyond, we'll be there for you.