Flavor Your Life

Flavorful. Friendly. Fun.

Since day one, it's been our passion.

Now, more than ever, our calling is to create unique experiences every day to share with our guests, our teams, and our communities.

Unlock untapped opportunities for growth.

Create the Mini-Vacation and make a difference.

Flavor Your Life.

What is Sno Summit?

Sno Summit is a powerful, exclusive, two-day live event focused on a single mission—to equip, empower, and encourage leaders at Bahama Buck's to THRIVE.

Sno Summit serves as a base camp for leaders looking to improve and embrace Bahama Buck's grander vision—"Bless Our Guest". For us, there is no off-season.

Prepare yourself and your team for the adventure to come. Expect engaging sessions, creative innovations, and fresh leadership strategies to help you unlock new ideas and inspire your teams. Together, we can become #1 in guest service and support.

Together, as one Bahama Buck's family, we can share the experience of our most monumental event of the year.

Sno Summit. Where Champions Gather.

Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Blake Buchanan
Blake Buchanan

CEO/President

Eric Lee
Eric Lee

CFO

Kippi Buchanan
Kippi Buchanan

COO

Andrew Packer
Andrew Packer

Director of Operations

Matt Ewing
Matt Ewing

Director of R & D

Rudy Rodriguez
Rudy Rodriguez

Director of Marketing

Truman Buchanan
Truman Buchanan

Live Entertainment Host

KynnDra Harrison
KynnDra Harrison

Digital Host

Kolten Knox
Kolten Knox

Emcee

Agenda

Day 1 - February 6, 2025

Meet and Greet Breakfast

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  • 7:30 am - 8:45 am

Flavor Your Life

  • Blake Buchanan | President, CEO
  • 8:45 am - 10:00 am

Franchisee Speaker

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  • 10:00 am - 10:20 am

Networking Break

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  • 10:20 am - 11:00 am

Number Sense

  • Eric Lee | Treasurer, CFO
  • 11:00 am - 11:40 am

Marketing Strategies

  • Rudy Rodriguez | Director of Marketing
  • 11:40 am - 12:20 pm

Lunch

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  • 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm

Vendor Meetings

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  • 1:10 pm - 1:35 pm

Breakout Session 1

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  • 1:35 pm - 2:35 pm

Breakout Session 2

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  • 2:35 pm - 3:20 pm

Networking Break

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  • 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm

BINGO

  • Tru Buchanan | Live Entertainment Host
  • 3:50 pm - 4:00 pm

Franchise Awards

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  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Adjourn

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  • 5:00 pm
Day 2 - February 7, 2025

Meet & Greet Breakfast

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  • 7:30 am - 8:15 am

Flavor Knockout

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  • 8:15 am - 8:55 am

People Innovations

  • Kippi Buchanan | Chief Operating Officer
  • 8:55 am - 9:25 am

Franchisee Panel

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  • 9:25 am - 10:30 am

Networking Break

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  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Breakout Session 3

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  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch

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  • 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Vendor Meetings

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  • 12:50 pm - 1:20 pm

Sno Advisory Council Recap

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  • 1:20 pm - 1:30 pm

Operational Insights

  • Andrew Packer | Director of Field Operations
  • 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

R&D Innovations

  • Matt Ewing | Director of Research & Development
  • 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Adjourn

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  • 3:15 pm

Venue

Turning Point Community Church
Turning Point Community Church
11202 Quaker Ave | Lubbock, TX 79424

Bahama Buck's in-person 2025 Sno Summit will return at Turning Point Community Church!

You’ll enjoy the convenient and comfortable location nestled in south Lubbock. The structural layout and architectural design of the facility make it an impressive and welcoming environment where Champions Gather.

Hotel Accommodations

Home 2 Suites by Hilton - starting at $89 per night

Home2 Suites by Hilton is located at 6004 Marsha Sharp Freeway, just a short distance from some wonderful restaurants such as Saltgrass, Rusty Taco, and Chicken Salad Chick. Whether you end your day at the fitness center or the beautiful outdoor pool, you’re sure to enjoy your stay!

19 minutes from Preston Smith International Airport

13 minutes to Turning Point Community Church

Book your room here by January 22, 2025, to secure our corporate rate discount!

Holiday Inn Lubbock South - starting at $109 per night

A block of rooms has been reserved from February 5-8. Holiday Inn Lubbock South, located at 6107 Justice Ave, offers a warm and inviting stay with many amenities, including an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. Enjoy the in-house restaurant, Burger Theory, or take a short drive to The Plaza, Bigham's Smokehouse, and The Funky Door.

19 minutes to Preston Smith International Airport

10 minutes to Turning Point Community Church

Book your room here by January 10, 2025, to secure our corporate rate discount!

Court Yard by Marriott - starting at $119 per night

A block of rooms has been reserved from February 5-7. Courtyard by Marriott is located on South Loop 289, placing you within walking distance of some wonderful restaurants, such as Cheddar's, Jason's Deli, and Outback Steakhouse. Its amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness center!

17 minutes from Preston Smith International Airport

8 minutes to Turning Point Community Church

Book your room here by January 5, 2025, to secure our corporate rate discount!

Cotton Court Hotel - starting at $139 per night
Cotton

Cotton Court Hotel is conveniently located at 1610 Broadway St. It is a charming boutique hotel in downtown Lubbock. Enjoy a unique and local feel while relaxing by one of the many fire pits, or challenge your friends to lawn games! Cotton Court Hotel also features The Midnight Shift, a hip restaurant with a wide variety of dishes.

11 minutes to Preston Smith International Airport

17 minutes to Turning Point Community Church

Car Rental

This corporate rate includes insurance in the rate and also waives the under 25 years of age fee. If you are age 21-25 please use code: 65K2525

National
Enterprise

Sno Summit Plans

Choose Your Plan That Fits You Best

IN-PERSON

Best Deal

  • Full Access to Main Stage Speakers
  • Full Access to Guest Speakers
  • Full Access to Breakout Session
  • Full Access to Preferred Vendors
  • Full Access to Sno Summit Games
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Provided Day 1
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Provided Day 2
  • Exclusive Access to 2025 Product Sample Releases (including take-home sample flavors)
  • Exclusive In-Person Training and First Look at New Technology
  • Exclusive Voting Access to elect new Regional SAC Members
  • Gifts and Swag Packs
  • Free Digital Attendee Registration
  • Time and space for in-person regional meetings
  • Full Participation in giveaways and grand prizes
Early Bird Registration (Closes 12-31-2024)FREE
Registration (01-01-2025 - 01-15-2025) Non-Refundable$799

DIGITAL HOST

Digital Host Pass (ideal for shops who plan to host a group to watch the event together)

  • Main Stage Speaker Sessions only
  • Host Guide
  • Digital Meeting Book(s)
  • Swag Pack with group giveaways
  • Sno Summit Retail Catalog
  • 2025 Playbook
  • 2025 Standards Manual
  • 2025 Sample Flavors
Closes 01-15-2025

DIGITAL ATTENDEE

Digital Attendee Pass (ideal for individual viewers)

  • Main Stage Speaker Sessions only
  • Digital Meeting Book
  • Digital Sno Summit Retail Catalog
Closes 02-24-2025

Networking Dinner

In celebration of Bahama Buck's 35th anniversary, we are excited to invite you to a memorable evening set aside just for our Franchise Family. Join us for an intimate, exclusive limited-seat networking dinner on the eve of Sno Summit, where we’ll gather to celebrate, connect, and kick-off Sno Summit 2025!
The dinner will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The North End Zone at Jones AT&T Stadium, Texas Tech University. We’ve chosen this setting to bring together our franchisees and managers in a relaxed, close-knit environment that encourages genuine connections and conversations among friends.
This is a unique opportunity to bond, share insights, and exchange ideas that lead to growth and innovation.
Due to the exclusive nature of this event, we are offering tickets for $20 per person.
Dinner
Vera Cruz buffet, including fajitas, a fresh salad selection, and a salsa bar
Drinks:
Choice of water, tea, soda, and coffee
Desserts:
Sopapillas and churros with caramel, chocolate, and honey
Special Benefits
One entry to raffle giveaways
Exclusive time to connect with franchise family and Support Center staff
Access to a tasting of Bahama Buck’s throwback flavors

Cancellation & Transfer Policies

Early Bird Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration prior to December 31, 2024

Cancellations made on or before January 15, 2025
- No cancellation fee will be applied.
- Registration may be transferred to another attendee.

Cancellations made after January 15, 2025
- A cancellation fee of $799 will be applied.
- OR You may transfer your registration to another individual for $299, but you must notify us in writing no later than January 22, 2025

Paid Registration Cancellation Policy
>Registration after December 31, 2024

Cancellations made on or before January 15, 2025
- No refunds will be issued.
- Registration may be transferred to another attendee, at no additional cost.

Cancellations made after January 15, 2025
- No refunds will be issued.
- OR You may transfer your registration to another individual for $299, but you must notify us in writing by January 22, 2025

Transfer In-Person Registration to Another Attendee

Transfers completed on or before January 15, 2025
- No transfer fee will be applied.

Transfers completed after January 15, 2025
- A transfer fee of $299 will be applied.

The last date to complete a transfer is January 22, 2025. To transfer your event registration, please contact the Hospitality Team at 888-382-8257 or by email at snosummit@bahamabucks.com.

Transfer In-Person Live Registration to a Digital Package

Early Bird Registration may be transferred to a digital package of your choice at the advertised rate, and will be charged to the card on file. Paid registration is non-refundable but may be transferred to digital host or digital attendee package at the advertised rate, and the remaining balance will be transferred to a Trade Winds credit. To transfer your event registration to a digital option, please contact the Hospitality Team at 888-382-8257 or by email at snosummit@bahamabucks.com, no later than January 15, 2025.

In-Person Registration No-Show Policy

Early Bird Registrants who do not attend the event and do not provide advance notice of cancellation will be charged a no show fee of $799. Paid registrants will not receive a refund. However, you will receive the Digital Attendee package at no additional cost, which will air February 25 - March 10, 2025.

FAQs

Before the Meeting

Bahama Buck’s encourages all owners, business partners, general managers, and managers to attend Sno Summit. Due to the discussion of trade secrets and confidential information, guests unaffiliated with Bahama Buck's may not attend. All attendees are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Cancellations should be submitted to the Bahama Buck’s Hospitality Team at 888-382-8257 or by email at snosummit@bahamabucks.com. Please make sure to include the registrant's first and last name and shop number.

In-person Sno Summit is free to attend if registration is complete prior to December 31, 2024.

Please see Cancellation & Transfer Policies.

If you will be hosting the watch party at your home, shop, or a meeting space, you can either set up your TV to stream the digital event or connect your laptop to your TV via HDMI cable. The event will be accessed through SnoSummit.com, so ensure that you can access an internet browser via your TV or computer connection. Please make sure your viewing location has adequate hardwired internet or WiFi, as the digital event cannot be viewed without internet. You will use your personal login information provided by the Bahama Buck’s Support Center to join the event.

Other options are Google Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV.

If you are watching the event individually, you can also view the live stream via your smartphone or computer.

Yes, both in-person and digital attendees are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to Sno Summit, so names and contact information for each attendee are required during registration. If you select the Digital Host package and view as a group, please provide contact information for each person who will be viewing the event, as all viewers will still need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Meeting Day

If you placed an order early for pickup, your order will be ready for pickup on Friday after the meeting at Turning Point Community Church. The warehouse team will be available to help you load. For more information, contact Ingram Rich at irich@bahamabucks.com.

Attendees assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind that attendees may experience or incur in connection with attending the event. Attendees hereby release covenants not to sue, discharges, and holds harmless Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation, its team members, sponsors, and representatives, of and from any such claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto.

Specifically relating to COVID-19 and other viruses, attendees acknowledge the contagious nature of these illnesses and voluntarily assume the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. Attendees understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by a virus at the event may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of others who may attend the event or their families, crew members/partners, or others with whom they may have contact. Accordingly, the attendee understands and agrees that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation, its team members, sponsors, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 or other infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the event.

In the case that you are taking notes on a laptop computer or iPad, you will have access to free WiFi while in the meeting rooms. Outlets and charging ports will be limited, so make sure you arrive charged and ready to go.

The Sno Summit live event will begin at 8:30am on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Plan on arriving by 7:30am to find your table, eat breakfast, and visit with other Bahama Buck's family members prior to the event.

The Sno Summit Digital event will begin on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and be available through Monday, March 10, 2025.

You don’t have to wear your Bahama Buck's apparel, but comfortable clothing is the norm. Comfortable clothing should fit properly and not be overly tight or revealing. Please avoid wearing clothing that shows chest or cleavage, back, stomach, or underwear. Please do not wear short shorts or short skirts.

February is typically cold in Lubbock, so plan accordingly. The meeting room is kept fairly cool since Eric tends to sweat more than most! If you're cold-natured, bring a light jacket, scarf, or sweater for the event.

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Registration includes all conference materials as well as meals and snacks, so we ask that registration is completed prior to the event.

Please turn off your cell phone prior to the start of the event. If you are expecting an important call, please set your phone to silent and excuse yourself from the meeting room prior to beginning your conversation. Proper cell phone etiquette is expected, and texting during any meeting is bad form.

We fully expect everyone to be a good team player. We ask that everyone be respectful to all speakers and fellow attendees and that you remain engaged during all sessions and events. Please avoid habits such as tapping a pen on the table, making audible noises with your mouth, rustling papers, or tapping your feet on the floor.

As a Bahama Buck’s family, we operate with a high degree of professionalism and respect for one another. While many teams may be celebrating a record year, we recognize other shops could be struggling. The meeting will be balanced to provide tailored solutions for new growth, operational excellence, and fresh visions for all. Please be sensitive to everyone’s situation. We also request that attendees refrain from using foul language or making unkind remarks during the event.

While families are very important to us, Sno Summit is designed to be distraction-free; therefore, we do not allow children to attend. While we think our event is compelling, it is not designed for children, and they may create their own entertainment, which could distract other guests.

In consideration of everyone present and to lessen your own distractions, we request you make childcare arrangements prior to attending the meeting.

​​Pack light. Leave full. We provide meeting books and pens. Make sure to bring your business cards; you never know who will turn out to be a valuable resource, treasured colleague, or lasting friend whom you’ll want to contact after the event.

If you are a Digital Host, we highly recommend providing printed meeting books and pens. The Digital Host package will have a host swag box available with tips, tricks, and giveaways for your watch party. If you are watching on your own, we recommend downloading or printing the meeting book prior to the event.

After the Meeting

You will leave with a strategy for Being the Blessing in 2025. Set aside some time in the following days to review your notes, make adjustments, and set goals for the best year ever. Maximize the impact this meeting can have on your shop.

Plan on viewing the digital Sno Summit with your team to share the experience. It's February, and they could use a boost of courage with a heaping spoonful of new direction. Take time to discuss the highlights and implement new strategies for blessing your guests with them. Your Bahama Buck's shop may never be the same if you do. We fully expect the Sno Summit to be the highlight of 2025.

We want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share it with us. If you have any concerns or questions, please call and discuss them with a team member at Bahama Buck's Franchise Corporation. We look forward to having you and your team as our guests and wish you the safest of travels. Get ready to Bless Our Guests in 2025!