Biz Opportunity with Attitude..."Aloha" Attitude

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Bill Dube

Entrepreneurs See Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies as Next Place to “Catch the Wave” of Cool Franchising Potential

CHANDLER, Ariz. —Cool, new refreshments for a hot, hot Valley? Sounds like a timely recipe for success as the East Valley gets its first taste of the trend-setting Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies. The world-famous island brand is coming to the chain’s newest store in The Park at San Tan in Chandler (southwest corner of Ray Road & the 101), bringing along a unique business tradition of Aloha Spirit…along with strong franchisee support and growing success.

Maui Wowi has finally come to the mainland and made its way to Arizona. Entrepreneurs and potential franchise investors will want to check out the latest store’s Grand Opening, slated for Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28 in Chandler. Public festivities will include a ribbon cutting, performances by Hawaiian dancers, a visit from country music star Rhonda Towns (noon to 2pm Saturday), plus plenty of cool, fruity refreshment samples and specials.

And for business opportunists wishing to sample the legendary chain’s potential for expansion, Maui Wowi officials will also be hosting special behind-the-scenes tours with Maui Wowi’s area developer, Carol Walden. In addition, Maui Wowi founder Jill Summerhays is expected to join in during some of the upbeat welcoming rituals.

“The prerequisites for potential franchisees,” Walden says, “is great taste, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to wear loud Hawaiian shirts!” 

Of course, there’s also a proven product line of healthy-yet-heavenly beverages in the Maui Wowi Hawaiian rainbow of delectable delights:

• Hawaiian Coffee — An exclusive line of Kona espresso and cappuccino drinks, as well as a gourmet line of blended coffees from Maui, Kona, Kauai and Molokai.

• Maui Wowi Hawaiian Smoothies — Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s exclusive nonfat premium yogurt, fresh fruit, exotic juices and fruit purees blended to order “wikiwiki.”

• Maui Wowi Wear — A boatload of cool, Maui Wowi-branded shirts and attire, replete with island attitude.