About Bahama Buck's Franchise
Bahama Buck's maintains its principal place of business at 5741 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424.
Bahama Buck’s Business Bahama Buck's offers franchises to prepare and sell gourmet shaved ice products, island specialties and frozen dessert confections to the public in a refreshment store that primarily includes in-store, walk-up and drive-up sales.
Franchisees may also offer coffee products.
Bahama Buck's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$540K
Average Investment
$865K
Maximum Investment
$1.2M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $539,550 – $1,190,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $540K–$1.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales month) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Low High Financing Upon signing Initial Franchise Fee | $34,500 | $34,500 |
| Lump sums As incurred Airlines or Car Living Expenses While Hotels & Training | $0 | $1,500 |
| Lump sums monthly Lender Build-out of existing During and leased space or Costs | $300,000 | $750,000 |
| Upon Submission of Provisional Architect | $0 | $2,500 |
| Note Bahama Buck's | $30,000 | $60,000 |
| and/or its affiliate Bahama Buck's Cash registers and related equipment | $6,500 | $15,500 |
| Approved Vendors Equipment and | $111,000 | $185,000 |
| including BB and/or Logoed apparel and | $50 | $50 |
| Low High Financing Utility Deposits | $500 | $1,000 |
| Lump sums Quarterly Insurance Carriers Architect/ Professional Services | $10,000 | $75,000 |
| Accountant Licenses & Permits Government | $500 | $1,000 |
| Authorities Telephone Advertising Lump sums | $500 | $1,500 |
| Development | $17,250 | $17,250 |
| Development | $17,250 | $17,250 |
| stnd | $539,050 | $1,190,500 |
| nd location - Single Location Costs from | $521,800 | $1,173,250 |
| rd Location - Single Location Costs less | $521,800 | $1,173,250 |
| Bahama Buck's estimates that the initial payment for the rent and security depos | $5,000 | $14,000 |
| The estimate range of leasehold improvements for an inline location is | $270,000 | $450,000 |
| The estimated range of leasehold improvements for a free standing location range | $500,000 | $800,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Bahama Buck's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$544614.0M
Median Revenue
$525868.0M
Revenue Range
$52K – $878K
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Bahama Buck's Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordBahama Buck's has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Bahama Buck's System Growth
Total Units
112
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
112
Bahama Buck's currently operates 0 franchised locations and 112 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Bahama Buck's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Bahama Buck's franchise ranges from $539,550 to $1,190,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $34,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Bahama Buck's charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales month of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Bahama Buck's Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Bahama Buck's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Bahama Buck's franchise owners report average revenue of $544614.0M and median revenue of $525868.0M. This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Bahama Buck's has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $539,550-$1,190,500, a 6% of Gross Sales month royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $34,500 and the total investment ranges from $539,550 to $1,190,500 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $6,500 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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