Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Marble Slab Creamery | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Investment | 316085 - 409135 | 200000 - 250000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | |
| Year Founded | 1983 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 1984 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Marble Slab Creamery | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Experience | General business experience | |
Financing Options |
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| Marble Slab Creamery | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Marble Slab Creamery | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 24.5 hours Classroom Training: 32.5 hours | |
| Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection | |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | |
| Operations | 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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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| Marble Slab Creamery | Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| US Expansion | Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion | Canada, Middle East, Mexico, Western Europe, |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 6% |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 3% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 2% |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Year Founded | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 1983 |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 1984 |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 10 years |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 20% of current fee |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | General business experience |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | No |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Equipment | |
| Marble Slab Creamery} | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Inventory | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Receivables | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Payroll | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | On-The-Job Training: 24.5 hours Classroom Training: 32.5 hours |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Support | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Marketing | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Operations | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% 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 | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |
| International Expansion | |
| Marble Slab Creamery | Canada, Middle East, Mexico, Western Europe, |
| Shaka Shaved Ice | |