Booster Juice vs Shave It Inc Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Booster Juice vs Shave It Inc including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Booster Juice Franchise
Shave It Inc Franchise
Investment $153,000 - $240,000$170,000 - $365,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1999-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years-
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Booster Juice Franchise
Shave It Inc Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Booster Juice Franchise
Shave It Inc Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Booster Juice Franchise
Shave It Inc Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 7-10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Booster Juice Franchise
Shave It Inc Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Booster Juice

We are, beyond a doubt, the fastest growing juice bar in all of Canada. Market share and enormous buying power are already increasing the profit opportunity for our partner/franchise owners and our corporate locations. The public has waited for such a long time to have healthy alternatives to fast food. How about something other than cheeseburgers and fries. How about fruit? The Canadian Dietary Association recommends 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and that's just what we bring you in one of our 24 oz. smoothies. Our concept is geared to the active lifestyles of the public. Smoothies are ideal as meals on the run, power breakfasts, energy enhancers, workout snacks and afternoon treats. It's no wonder why the Juice and Smoothie Bar sector is growing at an annual rate of 30% while the fast food sector is growing at a rate of 3%. The public embraces alternatives when the concept is solid and the product exceptional. And our product is right in tune with what the customer is demanding-- healthy alternatives to fast food.

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#19 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Shave It Inc

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!