Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Investment | 200000 - 250000 | 198500 - 543500 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 3% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | |
| Year Founded | 2007 | 1997 |
| Year Franchised | 2008 | 1998 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Experience | Hands on management preferred, restaurant experience preferred (but not required), ability to follow a business system, financial capabilities, general business acumen, ability to work well in a team environment, and passion!!! | |
Financing Options |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Training | We believe in setting up our franchisees for success. We provide the following training: four-week training program, consisting of two weeks in a nearby Cafe, one week in a classroom setting at our Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia and one week onsite for your Grand Opening. | |
| Support | 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 National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | |
| 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! | Tropical Smoothie Cafe has a very simple business operation since we do not utilize any fryers, grills, hooding systems or serve alcohol in the cafe. Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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| Shaka Shaved Ice | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 3% |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2007 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 1997 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2008 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 1998 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 5 years |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 15 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Hands on management preferred, restaurant experience preferred (but not required), ability to follow a business system, financial capabilities, general business acumen, ability to work well in a team environment, and passion!!! |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Equipment | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice} | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Inventory | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Receivables | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
| Payroll | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | We believe in setting up our franchisees for success. We provide the following training: four-week training program, consisting of two weeks in a nearby Cafe, one week in a classroom setting at our Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia and one week onsite for your Grand Opening. |
| Support | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| 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! |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Tropical Smoothie Cafe has a very simple business operation since we do not utilize any fryers, grills, hooding systems or serve alcohol in the cafe. Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 0 |
| International Expansion | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | |