Kona Ice

Franchise Overview

This mobile shaved ice franchise operates a fleet of branded trucks that travel directly to customers at events, schools, sports venues, neighborhoods, and community gatherings. The business model is built around mobility and affordability, with no brick-and-mortar locations required, significantly lowering startup costs compared to traditional food franchises. Franchisees own and operate their own trucks independently, setting their own schedules and serving their local communities.

A key differentiator is the brand's emphasis on community giveback, with a portion of proceeds donated to local organizations at each event. The franchise appeals to a wide range of entrepreneurs, from first-time business owners to seasoned operators, and provides comprehensive training through its proprietary training program, ongoing operational support, and a proven system refined since its founding. The flexible, low-overhead model and strong brand recognition make it accessible and scalable.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2008
Number of Units800
Min Liquid Capital
Required Networth
$$$Total Investment$102K – $227K

Kona Ice Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Kona Ice FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Kona Ice FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

Kona Ice FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

Kona Ice FDD 2024

April 2024

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Kona Ice FDD 2023

April 2023

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Kona Ice FDD 2022

April 2022

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Kona Ice FDD 2021

April 2021

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Kona Ice FDD 2020

May 2020

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Kona Ice FDD 2019

April 2019

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Kona Ice FDD 2018

April 2018

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Kona Ice FDD 2017

April 2017

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Kona Ice FDD 2016

April 2016

$99.00

Kona Ice FDD 2015

April 2015

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.