WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN? TODAY IT'S PIER 39 IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA

To sum up our experience in surviving this economy, we’ve been very fortunate with an opportunity that is very atypical of any beginning retail experience. Our store is located on Pier 39 in San Francisco, a world-renowned tourist destination . We have the benefit of both being San Francisco natives. For years, we’ve planned on being business partners and we seized the opportunity a couple of years ago by making it happen. We then began looking into franchises. In our search for franchises, a broker pointed us to Maui Wowi Hawaiian. It’s truly been paradise since. For a little more than six months, we were solely K-kart operators. We’ve done soccer tournaments, a Hawaiian Ukulele Music Festival, a college Expo Extravaganza, and a ton of Maui Wowi Tastes for friends and family.

We were looking for something that gives us an opportunity to stand out. With this, we wanted to have something that we could build on a grow in our particular market here in San Francisco. We noticed that there were virtually no Maui Wowi’s in San Francisco and we were one of two franchisees based here in San Francisco. Recently, we were presented an opportunity of lifetime with the other franchisees here in San Francisco. Now, we are the only San Francisco Maui Wowi Franchise and we are proud of that. Not only do we have an incredible location, our customer base is unlike any other type of retail situation. You would not know that there is a current recession in the economic climate. We have managed to hit and many times pass our daily break-even point with our sales. With the full implementation of our marketing plan, we expect our daily numbers to more than double. We feel incredibly lucky, but more prepared for this opportunity.

Advice to future franchisees:

Focus on Building Relationships: Healthy relationships pay off, especially in business. Reach out to everyone you know. Those people know people who will likely refer business to you and your operation.

Promote the Product: We all know how a Maui Wowi Smoothie tastes. Not everyone knows how healthy they are. Find ways to sample it and get it out to the public. We strongly encourage Maui Wowi Tastes!

You have to be in it COMPLETELY! Success is a commitment. You have to want it; you have to live; you have to be it!

Know your market: If you are an event operator, find those events and activities that get your name out there first. Focus on the importance of the relationships. Your relationships are key with event coordinators, other vendors, and most importantly, your customers. Look for opportunities to make their experience memorable. Tap into local networks and this will surely open some other opportunities. This is pertinent to your success.

Our Motto: Take what you have and make what you want! This sums up our current position to date. We’ve been fortunate with an opportunity that we are able to take advantage of. Now, it’s time for us to make it as successful as we envision it will be.

Patience and Persistence: This is by far one of the most crucial of these. Have great expectations but be realistic about your daily events. Think positive and have fun. Be PERSISTENT. Doors open when you least expect it.

The most important of all these is to have FUN! Life is too short to not enjoy it.

Mahalo!

Justin and Charles
Franchisees - San Francisco, CA

For more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian or how you can become a franchisee, contact us today.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has it all...

FUN
SIMPLE
FLEXIBLE
FINANCING OPTIONS
SCALABLE BUSINESS
LOW COST INVESTMENT
MANY BUSINESS MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM

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Kirkland, Washington Gets a Taste of the Tropics with Maui Wowi Hawaiian

Newest Franchisee Amy Johnstone Brings the Hawaiian Sunshine to Kirkland, Washington with Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies

DENVER (Thursday, February 26, 2009) Kirkland, Washington offers residents and visitors a beautiful waterfront, inviting parks, charming downtown, and soon the all natural fresh-fruit smoothies, and authentic Hawaiian coffees from Maui Wowi Hawaiian.

When Kirkland resident, Amy Johnstone, left Microsoft after 16 years to pursue her dream of owning her own business, she turned to a business coach who suggested she take a look at franchising. “The idea of buying into a proven system really appealed to me, and so I began my due diligence and focused in on 5 franchise concepts” said Amy. “Right from the start I was intrigued with Maui Wowi and that appeal grew stronger throughout the process. Seattle has coffee shops and smoothie shops, but nothing like the fusion of Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies that Maui Wowi offers” she added.

“Individuals searching for a business opportunity that is flexible, simple to operate, healthy, dignified, low cost investment and low risk, part-time or full-time, find it in a Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchise” said Justin Livingston, Director of Global Development for Maui Wowi.

“Everyone in Washington seems to love Hawaii, and I am looking forward to bringing the allure of the tropics to rainy Seattle” said Amy. Amy will be serving Maui Wowi fresh fruit smoothies and Hawaiian coffees at activities such as fairs, sporting events, conventions, festivals, trade shows, grand openings, and other events around the Kirkland, Washington area.

Now numbering nearly 500 franchised operating units across the U.S., and 5 International Master Franchises, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the original fruit smoothie drink franchise. The company, founded by couple Jeff and Jill Summerhays, has since expanded to include exclusive blended Hawaiian coffees and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has been named to “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past five consecutive years, and has twice ranked as one of the fastest-growing private companies on INC magazine’s INC 500 listing.

For more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian, visit www.mauiwowi.com.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the only franchise that offers authentic, natural Hawaiian products, fresh-fruit smoothies, blended Hawaiian coffee beverages, and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Founded in 1983, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has experienced meteoric growth to include nearly 500 franchised units in its worldwide franchise Ohana, or family. This earth-friendly company celebrates its Aloha Spirit by embracing the values of family, harmony and balanced living while striving to abide by the principles of sustainable living. Flexible business models and low cost investments, make the concept truly unique. For more information, please visit www.mauiwowi.com.
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Delaware Shore Catches the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Wave

Delaware Shore Catches the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Wave

Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s Newest Franchisee Greg Goldman Joins the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Ohana [family] & Brings Hawaii to the Delaware Shore

DENVER, CO– (February 18, 2009) – When Greg Goldman decided to pursue a new business opportunity, he searched with the hopes of finding a franchise concept that would fulfill his dream of business ownership and would be a fun, flexible concept, perfectly suited for the beaches near the Delaware Shore.

Little did he know that there was a concept out there that would allow him to have all he’d ever dreamed of. “From college I began working on Capital Hill with the U.S. Senate, and from there went to work with Toll Brothers, but I always had the desire to be in business for myself. The idea of owning my own business, while buying into a concept that embraces Aloha Spirit, community and a more relaxed way of doing business, really appealed to me and my fiancé, we love this concept for the beach” says Greg.

“The Aloha Spirit and Ohana are very important words for us,” says Michael Haith, the Big Kahuna of Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “Just as in traditional Hawaiian culture, we believe in looking after and supporting one another. Whether your Maui Wowi business is in Ocean View, Delaware or Cancun, Mexico, you know you’re a part of an Ohana that will help you wherever we can for you to succeed.”

From a business perspective, Greg Goldman likes that Maui Wowi Hawaiian is helping people find realistic solutions during these economic times. Solutions that would allow people like him the opportunity to exchange their wing-tips for flip-flops, while controlling their future. “Owning my own business was always in the back of my mind, the economy just forced me to make a decision a little sooner, and I’m glad it did.” says Greg.

Now numbering nearly 500 franchised operating units across the U.S., and 5 International Master Franchises, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the original fruit smoothie drink franchise. The company, founded by couple Jeff and Jill Summerhays, has since expanded to include exclusive blended Hawaiian coffees and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has been named to “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past five consecutive years, and has twice ranked as one of the fastest-growing private companies on INC magazine’s INC 500 listing.

For more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian, visit www.mauiwowi.com.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the only franchise that offers authentic, natural Hawaiian products, fresh-fruit smoothies, blended Hawaiian coffee beverages, and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Founded in 1983, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has experienced meteoric growth to include nearly 500 franchised units in its worldwide franchise Ohana, or family. This earth-friendly company celebrates its Aloha Spirit by embracing the values of family, harmony and balanced living while striving to abide by the principles of sustainable living. Flexible business models and low cost investments, make the concept truly unique. For more information, please visit www.mauiwowi.com.
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