Bahama Buck's
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| Bahama Buck's | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Lubbock, Texas |
| Key people | Blake Buchanan (Founder, President, and brand owner) |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Products | Snowcones |
| Website | www.bahamabucks.com |
Bahama Buck's is a privately-held franchise specializing in snowcones and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.
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[edit] History
Blake Buchanan started selling snowcones in 1990 while attending Texas Tech University, as a means of finding another means of income which didn't involve "mowing grass or flipping burgers". With the help of his now-wife Kippi, father Tom (now Senior VP) and friend Eric Lee (now Bahama Buck's CFO) he opened his first franchise in Lubbock.[1]
As of June 2007 Bahama Buck's operates 21 stores (18 in Texas and 3 in Arizona) with nine additional stores in the works. Except for stores operated by Buchanan all stores are franchised.
[edit] Operations
In addition to snowcones with over 93 original flavors offered (in a tribute to Texas Tech one flavor is called "Red Raider"), Bahama Buck's also offers smoothies, fruit cups, and specialty colas called "Bahama Sodas". Bahama Buck's also sells various Bahama Buck's-themed clothing.
Buchanan is a Christian, had formerly used a similar model as of the one used by Chick-Fil-A, meaning that all Bahama Buck's stores were closed on Sundays. Buchanan believed that one day away from work leads to happier employees, "and happier employees equal better snow".[2] However as of February 2008, most Bahama Bucks are now open on Sunday.
