FAQs Archive - Bahama Buck's Franchising

Q: Are there ongoing fees for franchising with Bahama Buck’s?

Franchise owners pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6% of gross sales. Advertising fees are 2% of gross sales.

Q: Does Bahama Buck’s offer in-house financing?

We do not offer an in-house financing program, but we are currently listed with the SBA and have relationships with various financial vendors.

Q: Am I eligible to own a Bahama Buck’s franchise without experience in the restaurant industry?

Defnitely! We don’t expect our franchise owners to come to us knowing anything about Sno®, Island Smoothies, or Acaí Bowls. Our world-class franchise training and support will teach you everything you need to know about Blessing Our Guests and living the island lifestyle. We do, however, expect our franchise owners to have a strong background in business management, but it does not necessarily need to be in the food service or restaurant industry.

Q: Does Bahama Buck’s assist me in the site selection and negotiation process?

Absolutely. In fact, we take it one step further with Bahama Buck’s Site Assistance Program . Our professional site development team uses leading mapping and site-selection resources to help identify trade areas for new Bahama Buck’s locations. Additionally, our team provides Bahama Buck’s franchisees with step-by-step professional assistance needed to secure your ideal location. From site selection to the negotiation of terms for your Bahama Buck’s location, our site team is there every step of the way.

Q: What types of locations fit into Bahama Buck’s site criteria?

The ideal size range for a Bahama Buck’s Franchise is generally 800-1,800 square feet. However, smaller or larger shops are an option. They’re usually located in neighborhood and community strip centers, power centers, shopping malls, and retail trade districts. The optimal area typically has a robust residential population, strong daytime employment, and dynamic retail activity. It also has good street visibility and presence as well as good ingress and egress.