Own a Franchise With No Experience With Maui Wowi
Launch Your Smoothie Business with Training, Flexibility, and Ongoing Support
Exploring franchise opportunities but unsure where to begin? Maui Wowi is designed for first-time business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. Our franchise model removes the guesswork, making it possible for people from all backgrounds to launch a franchise with no experience in the smoothie and coffee industry.
Since 1983, we’ve helped franchisees deliver fresh, Hawaiian-inspired beverages to events and communities nationwide. With our flexible mobile model, hands-on training, and dedicated support, you can build a business that fits your lifestyle and long-term goals—no prior experience needed.
Your Opportunity to Franchise With No Experience Needed
Our franchise opportunity is designed for people who are ready to take the leap into business ownership, even if they’ve never owned or managed a business before. That’s why our onboarding includes hands-on, comprehensive training that walks you through the entire process of setting up and operating a Maui Wowi franchise.
You’ll learn how to prepare and serve our smoothies and coffees, manage inventory, handle daily operations, and create great guest experiences. We also help you understand how to promote your business, navigate scheduling, and streamline logistics—key skills for anyone launching a franchise with no experience.
Our initial training gives you the confidence to launch, while our ongoing support ensures that you’re never navigating it alone. Whether it’s technical guidance, product knowledge, or marketing assistance, our support team is always just a phone call or email away.
Maui Wowi is also backed by Kahala Brands™, a leader in franchising with a growing portfolio of well-known food and beverage concepts. That means you get access to an expansive support network, tools, and training programs from an experienced team that understands every facet of the business. From research and development to marketing and operations, our support system is built to help you stay focused on your guests and growth.
Flexible Franchise Models That Works For You
One of the most appealing parts of owning a Maui Wowi franchise is the flexibility of our mobile business formats. We offer several franchise models to help you build your business around your schedule, lifestyle, and goals. From the famed Ka’anapali Cart to food trucks, kiosks, and concession trailers, each format is designed to serve our signature beverages in high-traffic, event-driven environments.
“The nice thing about a mobile opportunity is you’re not locked in with a full time lease,” explained John Wuycheck, Senior Vice President of Development at Kahala Brands. “You have a lower downside risk than a full brick and mortar restaurant. Franchisees are free to make the best opportunity for their business and go where the events are, where there are densities of people, and can move them around as opportunities change.”
Whether you’re working at weekend events or scaling multiple mobile units full-time, our flexible model lets you grow at your own pace. It’s an ideal setup for anyone exploring a franchise with no experience, since you’re not tied to a storefront lease or a fixed location. Instead, you can take your business to festivals, concerts, sporting events, campuses, or corporate functions—wherever the demand takes you.
Affordable Entry and Scalable Growth
We offer a range of investment options based on the business model you choose. Starting costs for a mobile operating unit range from $28,900 to $258,050 depending on size, setup, and use. The standard franchise fee is $30,000-$50,000 and covers training, support, and access to proprietary recipes and systems.
If financing is a concern, we’ve partnered with third-party lenders who specialize in franchise funding. These partnerships help franchisees secure the capital needed to cover equipment, startup expenses, and early operational costs.
Ready to Start a Franchise With No Experience?
When you franchise with Maui Wowi, you’re not just starting a business, you’re joining a community. We believe in celebrating wins, sharing ideas, and growing together. That’s why we’ve created the Franchise Advisory Council, where franchisee-elected representatives meet with our leadership team to give feedback, share opportunities, and collaborate on the brand’s future.
We’ve had franchisees stay with us for decades. Many started just like you—with a vision, no experience, and a willingness to learn. With our help, they’ve built businesses that bring flavor and flexibility to their lives. You can do the same.
Ready to start your journey? With Maui Wowi, you can own a franchise with no experience and feel confident that you’ll be supported every step of the way. From training to operations and marketing, check out our research pages to learn more about this unique opportunity. You can fill out our inquiry form here when you’re ready to join the Maui Wowi family. We can’t wait to hear from you!