FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps vs Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps vs Hokulia Shave Ice including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps Franchise
Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise
Investment $87,600 - $316,750$81,500 - $133,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$27,900 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20012008
Year Franchised 20042012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps Franchise
Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience Goal oriented Understands that marketing will strive their business. Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail
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    Financing Options
     
    FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps Franchise
    Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps Franchise
    Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: At Froots corporate store -
    Support Froots offers you a complete support team. We work with each of our franchisees personally throughout the start-up process. This ensures that you are provided with everything necessary to properly launch your business. Including, but not limited to, everything from site selection to marketing support. Our training consists of 23 days in a corporate training program and 80 hours of Grand Opening Support Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps Franchise
    Hokulia Shave Ice Franchise
    US Expansion YesNo
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About FROOTS Fresh Smoothies Salads & Wraps

    FROOTS has been set up with the first time franchisee in mind. If you have never owned a franchise before, the questions below can help you determine if you are ready for the responsibility of such an endeavor.
    Who is going to operate the restaurant on a day-to-day basis?
    If it will be self-operated, have you committed to this being your full-time job and your full-time income stream?
    If a Manager will be hired, has a manager been identified that has a legitimate stake in the success of your business?
    If you are currently employed and are planning on leaving to own and operate your Froots, have you at least made your decision to quit your current job?
    If so, when are you planning on quitting?
    Have you determined exactly where the money for the total development costs will come from to open the store?
    Have you determined exactly how much of your own money you will invest in this endeavor?
    Is the money you are going to invest available to use immediately?
    Do you have the adequate cash reserves to manage through the start-up phase of your restaurant?
    Will you have partners in this endeavor? If so, have you defined exactly how much each partner will be contributing and what their roles will be?
    Do all partners agree on moving forward? Are all partners ready to contribute their portion of the investment?
    Have you discussed this opportunity with everyone that will be involved in your household?
     Does 100% of your household and any additional family members support your decision to own and operate a Froots?
    Are you 100% comfortable with the site you have selected or the trade area in which you will locate the store?
    Do you fully understand the franchise agreement and are you ready to abide by all of the Froots system standards as set forth in the franchise agreement?
    Have you completely analyzed Froots and do you feel that the Froots brand meets your personal and business objectives as a brand?
    We hope that this list of questions will help you address the most important issues that you will need to clarify before realizing your dream of owning a Froots Franchise. We are here to help you address many of the above issues and answer as many of your questions as possible. Since many of the above issues carry a different weight with each individual, we encourage you to address each of them as it relates to your personal situation.

    About Hokulia Shave Ice

    So you're ready to start your own business, become your own boss, and control your own destiny. Congratulations - you've made the right choice. Now, you've got a few other choices to make - like with whom to work to help you achieve your dreams.
    Hokulia Shack has been serving the taste of Aloha since 2008 with our first shave ice shack in Provo, Utah. Nine years later we have partnered with Farr’s Ice Cream and grown to over 80 locations. We’re growing from seasonal shacks, to in-line stores to bring you a taste of Hawaii all year long!
    Minimize your INV, Maximize your ROI We are offering packages of 3-5 units that include a protected territory for each shack. When you consider the low starting cost and the great sales potential, this is a great opportunity to maximize your ROI.
    Oceans of Fun We have Oceans of fun at the Hokulia Shack! There's nothing like the experience of building a business and having fun doing it. Watching the smiles on your customer's faces as you satisfy and delight them is both rewarding and profitable.
    Island Love Back Home Clint and Stefani Severson, the owners of the first Hokulia Shack Ice shack, know the secrets of Success and they are now, with the help of the Farrs Ice Cream Company, ready to share them with others through the magic of franchising.
    Financial Strength You will be working with a company that brings you the most authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice product on the mainland in the industry. Our sales have skyrocketed each and every year. We are backed by the Farr's Ice Cream Company, who have the experience, expertise and most importantly the financial strength that will allow you to reach your financial dreams and earn your just desserts.
    On Your Own but not Alone You're on your own but not alone, in business for yourself, but never by yourself. We have a proven track record for business success. We are the provider of marketing and advertising materials, on-going communication and training, product education, and an annual national convention. Hokulia Shack/Farr's give you the support tools and corporate professional team of experts with over 80 years of franchising experience you need to jump start your new business. We also provide assistance finding good locations through our association with a national commercial brokerage.
    Ease of Operation Our state of the art shacks, our ease of menu preparation and our ordering of product, make multiple shack operations possible. We also offer thorough training both on-site and in our training facility. We will help you understand the secrets of operating a successful business. This includes proper accounting procedures and inventory control. As an example - your cost of goods will be lower because we are the manufacturer of the product. No middleman to worry about. Our inventory list is short and easily manageable, and our operations allow for minimum labor costs as well. That means not only Ease of Operation but also Greater Profits.
    Hang Loose at the Shack Let us help you get started in a low cost business opportunity that will offer you the chance to achieve great profits while providing your customers with the greatest Hawaiian Shave Ice experience on the Mainland. Our recipes that combine our high quality Ice Cream cores with our proprietary ice shaving process are what make us unique.
     

    Veteran Incentives 
    10% off franchise fee