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Bahama Buck’s is a tropical-inspired dessert franchise best known for its signature shaved ice, smoothies, and other refreshing treats.
Founded in 1990 by Blake Buchanan in Lubbock, Texas, the idea originated as a creative summer job alternative for students, offering a more enjoyable work experience.
Still headquartered in Lubbock, Bahama Buck’s began franchising in the mid-1990s and has since grown to include over 100 locations across the United States.
The franchise is distinguished by its mission to deliver a “mini-vacation” with every visit, combining a vibrant and relaxing atmosphere with high-quality, innovative desserts. Bahama Buck’s also emphasizes a strong sense of community, which has been key to its success in the competitive quick-service dessert market.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Bahama Buck's provides a comprehensive training program designed to ensure franchisees and their representatives are fully prepared to operate their businesses.
The initial training program includes approximately five continuous days of instruction, covering topics such as business operations, administration, advertising strategies, recruitment, employee management, and general management procedures.
This training is conducted at Bahama Buck's corporate headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, or another designated retail location. The training is mandatory for the franchisee or their designated representative and must be completed satisfactorily before the business can open.
The franchise fee typically includes tuition for the franchisee and one additional participant, who is recommended to be a key individual for the business.
Any additional participants or subsequent training incurs extra charges. Franchisees are responsible for all related travel, lodging, and personal expenses during training sessions.
Bahama Buck's provides franchisees with a defined territory based on geographic and demographic factors, typically with a population of 25,000 to 50,000 people.
Within this territory, no additional Bahama Buck's franchises will be established, ensuring some territorial protection. Franchisees must secure a site within six months, after which the territory is finalized.
While Bahama Buck's restricts other franchise locations within the territory, it does not guarantee exclusivity against competing businesses operated by the franchisor under a different name. Franchisees may also face competition from other distribution channels or national accounts.
