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Bahama Buck’s vs Buff City Soap

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Bahama Buck’s and Buff City Soap are retail franchises. Bahama Buck’s requires an investment of $528K – $1.2M while Buff City Soap requires $395K – $1.3M. Bahama Buck’s discloses average revenue of $559K; Buff City Soap does not report Item 19 data. On SBA loan performance, Buff City Soap has a lower charge-off rate (8.7%) compared to Bahama Buck’s (20.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates Bahama Buck’s A (Top Quintile) and Buff City Soap F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$528K – $1.2M
$395K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$559K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
20.3% (134 loans)
8.7% (23 loans)
Total Units
115
271
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
2018
FDD Year
2025
2024