Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Amazon Cafe | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Investment | 127500 - 218500 | 200000 - 250000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 3-5% | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1998 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Amazon Cafe | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Experience | General business experience | |
Financing Options |
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| Amazon Cafe | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Amazon Cafe | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Training | ||
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | |
| Operations | 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Bringing Hawaii's aloha spirit to the N.J. Shore surfing community, Shaka Shaved Ice dispenses good eats and good vibes on the north end of Long Branch's beach front. Along with offering the signature snack of island surfers --shaved ice flavored with a variety of syrups -- Shaka is an eco-friendly business, serving signature flavors such as SHAKA ROCK, SURF WAX, KONA COFFEE and combos like the WAIKIKI WANNABE with totally biodegradable cups, spoons and straws.(MADE FROM CORN) And, unlike ice cream trucks of old, the business is also gas-free: The ice is served out of both a push cart and an electric golf cart that can be found at the beachfront daily through out the summer. Perfect for Festivals, Fairs, Beaches, Boardwalks, Restaurant, Store fronts, Skate parks and Surf shops! SHAKA store fronts and SHAKA "TIKI HUTS" also available! Call for more info. "REPRESENT THE POSITIVE"- Not only is SHAKA delicious- BUT-People feel good knowing we are not polluting the planet! And that we care about our beaches and the environment! SAVE THE EARTH- EAT SHAKA! |
Expansion Plans |
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| Amazon Cafe | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| US Expansion | North East, South East, | |
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Amazon Cafe | 3-5% |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Year Founded | |
| Amazon Cafe | 1998 |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Amazon Cafe | 2002 |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Amazon Cafe | 10 years |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Amazon Cafe | $15K |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Amazon Cafe | General business experience |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Amazon Cafe | No |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Equipment | |
| Amazon Cafe} | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Inventory | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Receivables | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Payroll | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Support | |
| Amazon Cafe | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Marketing | |
| Amazon Cafe | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Operations | |
| Amazon Cafe | 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | Bringing Hawaii's aloha spirit to the N.J. Shore surfing community, Shaka Shaved Ice dispenses good eats and good vibes on the north end of Long Branch's beach front. Along with offering the signature snack of island surfers --shaved ice flavored with a variety of syrups -- Shaka is an eco-friendly business, serving signature flavors such as SHAKA ROCK, SURF WAX, KONA COFFEE and combos like the WAIKIKI WANNABE with totally biodegradable cups, spoons and straws.(MADE FROM CORN) And, unlike ice cream trucks of old, the business is also gas-free: The ice is served out of both a push cart and an electric golf cart that can be found at the beachfront daily through out the summer. Perfect for Festivals, Fairs, Beaches, Boardwalks, Restaurant, Store fronts, Skate parks and Surf shops! SHAKA store fronts and SHAKA "TIKI HUTS" also available! Call for more info. "REPRESENT THE POSITIVE"- Not only is SHAKA delicious- BUT-People feel good knowing we are not polluting the planet! And that we care about our beaches and the environment! SAVE THE EARTH- EAT SHAKA! |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Amazon Cafe | North East, South East, |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Amazon Cafe | 0 |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| International Expansion | |
| Amazon Cafe | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |