Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Rita's | |
| Investment | 200000 - 250000 | 15100 - 435000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 3% | 6.50% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 2007 | 1984 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 1989 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Rita's | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Rita's | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Rita's | |
| Training | 5 days at Cool University and 4 days on site | |
| Support | Cool Support Center, newsletter, meetings, toll-free phone line, grand opening, security/safety procedures, field operations/evaluations | |
| Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | |
| Operations | 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! | 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: average 2 full-time, 15 part-time |
Expansion Plans |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Rita's | |
| US Expansion | Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 3% |
| Rita's | 6.50% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2007 |
| Rita's | 1984 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2008 |
| Rita's | 1989 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 5 years |
| Rita's | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | 50% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Equipment | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice} | |
| Rita's | |
| Inventory | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Receivables | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| Payroll | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | 5 days at Cool University and 4 days on site |
| Support | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | Cool Support Center, newsletter, meetings, toll-free phone line, grand opening, security/safety procedures, field operations/evaluations |
| Marketing | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
| Operations | |
| 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! |
| Rita's | 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: average 2 full-time, 15 part-time |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |
| International Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Rita's | |