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Bahama Bucks Review: User Review, Business Turnover, Rating, Prices

By Mashum Mollah

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Published on: 07 December 2022

Last Updated on: 14 April 2023

Bahama Bucks

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Do you love crunchy snow cones? If you do, then you will love to taste the Bahama Buck. It serves shaved ice which is airy and light. And there are more than 100 original Bahama Bucks flavors. In this article, we will discuss Bahama Bucks, company details, and products, and finally will look into the consumer reviews. So, you can go through this article before visiting.

Bahama Bucks

This is a private company that is famous for its shaved ice products. It also serves non-alcoholic beverages. Let’s look into the basic details of the company.

Industry Restaurants
Type Private
Headquarters Lubbock, Texas
Founded 1990
Products Shaved Ice
Key People Blake Buchanan (Founder, CEO, President)
Website bahamabucks.com

Bahama Bucks: History

In 1990, Blake Buchanan started the first Bahama Buck outlet in Lubbock. That was summer, and he wanted a stand where he could work for the rest of the summer. At that time, he had only one ice shaver. So, after opening the first stand, he asked for volunteer work from his family. And every staff of the first stand was from Texas Tech university students.

history of Bahama Bucks

After three years, Buchanan opened two more shops in Tempe, Arizona. In that year, the company released its franchise. And from that year, it started to sell its franchise licenses. Bahama Bucks holds the record for creating the largest shaved ice in 2020. It was 15 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 25,080 lbs with the name “The Sno.” It has listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

As of 2022, there are more than 100 stores in different states like Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. So before searching for “Bahama Bucks near me,” check out this list. In 2022, Kippi, Buchanan’s wife, becomes the COO of the company. And the CFO is Eric Lee.

Bahama Bucks Menu

You will find so many shaved snow products in Bahama Bucks. Before coming to the menu, first, let me tell you what products you will find here. Other than shaved ice and so many different natural products, here are the things that you will find.

Bahama Bucks Menu
  • Signature Snos
  • Sugar-Free Thin Ice
  • Famous Combinations
  • Flavors 
  • Natural Flavors
  • Super Sour Flavors
  • Candy Flavors
  • Fruity Flavors
  • Beverage Flavors
  • Dessert Flavors
  • Tropical Flavors

You will find so many different items on each and every different segment. You can check out all these on the official website. There are people who ask us about the Bahama bucks hours, so different outlets have different timings. But most outlets have the same timing. Normally the shops open at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. and close at 10: p.m. or 11:00 p.m. There are some outlets that do not open their restaurant on Sundays.

Bahama Bucks Franchise

There are people who have a curiosity to know about the franchise. If you want a plan to buy the franchise, then your net worth must have to be a minimum of $300,000. Also, you will need $75,000 in liquid capital. There are different payment options that the company offers. Such as there is a veteran discount. A veteran will get a discounted franchise fee. Also, you can pay the amount with a 3rd party organization. 

Bahama Bucks: Reasons to Visit

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So if you ask me what are the main reasons to visit Bahama Bucks, here are those.

1. Shaved Ice

The first reason is that the company offers you shaved ice, not some preservative or factory-made ice creams. Also, the concept is different, innovative, and one-of-a-kind.

2. Natural Flavors

The second and main reason is that you will find so many natural flavors. There are no artificial flavors, and you can taste really great desserts and shaved ices here.

3. Expense

One of the best things is that you don’t need to pay too much. The average cost of shaved ice is around $3.

   
Shaved Ice Size Price
8 oz $2.89
12 oz $3.19
16 oz $3.49
20 oz $3.79
32 oz $6.19

This is a general list of sizes and prices. There are some changes that you will find when you will actually visit the place. 

Bahama Bucks: Must-Try Items

If you taste a single item in one flavor every day, then it will take you a couple of years to finish every item. But, from the customer’s perspective, we have come to a list that someone must try if they are new customers.

Bahama Bucks items
  • WARHEADS with Sour Sand & Sour Patch Sauce.
  • Coca-Cola with Vanilla Ice Cream Bahama Rama Mama.
  • Banana, Blue Coconut $ Strawberry with Party Sprinkles & Whipped Cream.
  • Mango & Cherry with Chilli Salt & Chamoy.
  • Blueberry Muffin with Creme & Cinnamon Sugar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Here are some interesting questions and answers.

1. How Much Money Do Bahama Bucks Franchise Owners Make?

Ans: Normally a Bahama Bucks franchise owner makes around $245,306 every year. And the top 25% of stores are earning around $357,611 on average.

2. What Is A BRM At Bahama Bucks?

Ans: The BRM is a combination of both frozen and sweet. Normally it is a combination of shaved Ice and Blue Bell Ice cream. If you haven’t tried this, then please go and grab one for yourself.

3. How Much Money Do You Need To Open A Bahama Bucks?

Ans: The franchise fee of Bahama Bucks is $29,500. If you want to open an outlet, then the initial investment is between $233,326 to $832,963.

Our Verdict

If you have already started to like Bahama Bucks, then go and visit. And if there is any doubt, then you can look for the Bahama Bucks Reviews. Reviews are great for understanding the feedback.

After reading a lot of reviews, I would suggest that you should definitely visit the place once. Though there are so many reviews that the place is a little bit more expensive than the quality. So, there are a lot of different items and flavors. What you will eat, it’s upto you.

If you have anything to know more, feel free to reach us in the comment section below.

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Mashum Mollah

Mashum Mollah is a tech entrepreneur by profession and passionate blogger by heart. He is on a mission to help small businesses grow online. He shares his journey, insights and experiences in this blog. If you are an entrepreneur, digital marketing professional, or simply an info-holic, then this blog is for you. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn

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