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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company vs All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $233,326 - $770,532 | $208,950 - $288,625 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1989 | - |
Year Franchised | 1993 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours | Since training is the most important aspect of a successful restaurant, we will continue the training process with frequent store visitations, Operations Manual updates and other information to keep you current with operational enhancements and recipe innovations. |
Support | 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 | - |
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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
As the operator of a unique, quick service restaurant concept, our stores operate with a simple premise; offer high quality food in an inviting environment at a competitive price, served by friendly, well trained employees. The ice cream and frozen yogurt portion of the business sells premium high butterfat ice cream and non-fat frozen yogurt. All American frozen treats appeal to a broad consumer base and attract customers from all socio-economic groups and ages. All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops are typically located in anchored shopping centers. We seek individuals and multi-store owners in states west of the Mississippi River. We will consider multi-store area development rights in any part of the United States.