{"id":173,"date":"2018-11-26T14:52:45","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T14:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dodocookiedough.com\/?p=173"},"modified":"2018-12-17T07:42:10","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T07:42:10","slug":"5-smart-franchise-opportunities-for-the-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dodocookiedough.com\/5-smart-franchise-opportunities-for-the-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Smart Franchise Opportunities for the Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sand. The waves. Relaxed attitudes. A beach community can be a great place to be a business owner. Of course certain types of businesses will do better than others in this type of environment.<\/p>\n

Check out these 5 smart franchise opportunities for the beach:<\/p>\n

1. Kona Ice<\/h2>\n

On those hot summer days and night, beachgoers are going to be craving something cold and sweet. That is why Kona Ice franchises do so well as beach franchises. Kona Ice sells shaved ice out of carts, kiosks, trailers and trucks which gives you a lot of options to choose from. And the cost to get started is reasonable with an initial franchise fee of $15,000 and startup costs in the hundred thousands not millions.<\/p>\n

2. Tropical Smoothie Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n

Drinking smoothies is still a hot trend right now and what would be better than a Tropical Smoothie Caf\u00e9 at the beach? Tropical Smoothie Caf\u00e9 franchises focus on healthy food options and even does catering. They have franchise all across the United States and their growth rate remains strong. Their startup costs are also reasonable with an initial franchise fee of $25,000 and startup costs ranging from $198,000 to almost $500,000 so they would make a smart choice for a beach franchise.<\/p>\n

3. Launch<\/h2>\n

When you visit a beach community, you expect to have lots of fun with family and friends, right? That is why a Launch Park is one of the top franchise opportunities for the beach. Launch is a trampoline park that offers indoor entertainment for the whole family and they host parties as well. With all the families at the beach, there will always be traffic in your Launch franchise.<\/p>\n

Your initial investment for this franchise will be higher, more in the millions, but with the potential for revenue it is still a smart option.<\/p>\n

4. Shmagel\u2019s<\/h2>\n

Shmagel\u2019s Bagels is known for their fresh bagel creations that are baked daily on the premises. Right now they have two locations in Ocean City, MD and are looking to expand. They are perfect for beach communities because most people while on vacation will go out to eat for breakfast. The good news is that their menu is varied enough that with this franchise you can offer fun sandwich options to bring your customers back in for lunch and snacks throughout the day. Playing on the beach builds up an appetite, right?<\/p>\n

Another reason to choose a bagel shop franchise like Shmagel\u2019s is that the initial franchise fee and startup costs are not as high as a lot of other food franchises making it easier for your dreams of being a business owner to come true.<\/p>\n

5. DoDo<\/h2>\n

Ice cream and edible cookie dough treats. These are of course must haves for any beach community. A DoDo Edible Cookie Dough & Ice Cream is a smart franchise opportunity because who doesn\u2019t crave some sweetness every once in a while?<\/p>\n

Right now they have two locations in Ocean City, MD and are looking to expand. When you join the DoDo family, you will get an established, beloved brand that will draw in the customers as well as a proven model for success that includes a pasteurization process that makes the cookie dough safe to consume raw.<\/p>\n

And because they offer low initial startup costs that range in the thousands not millions, you can own multiple locations if you so desire. DoDo also offers 16 daily flavors of ice cream that can be combined with the cookie dough or enjoyed on their own. The simple, streamlined menu is easy to manage, but also leaves room for you to experiment with different creations and to offer a special dough of the day.<\/p>\n

Are you sold yet? Here are some tips to help your new franchise be as successful as possible:<\/p>\n