Pelican's SnoBalls

Franchise Overview

Pelican's SnoBalls is a shaved ice franchise rooted in New Orleans tradition, where franchisees operate standalone retail stands or kiosk-style locations serving soft, fluffy shaved ice drenched in bold, creative flavors to families, young adults, and dessert enthusiasts.

Key Highlights

An extensive menu of over 100 bold, creative flavor options sets the brand apart
Community-centered experience distinguishes it from typical frozen dessert concepts
Low startup costs and high margins make ownership accessible for first-time franchisees
Over 25 years of refined systems streamline the path from approval to grand opening

Pelican's SnoBalls combines a deeply rooted cultural dessert tradition with a practical, well-supported business model — a compelling combination for franchisees seeking both community impact and strong unit economics.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2001

Number of Units202

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$82K – $231K

Pelican's SnoBalls Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Pelican's SnoBalls 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

Pelican's SnoBalls FDD 2024

June 2024

$99.00

Pelican's SnoBalls FDD 2023

April 2023

$99.00

Pelican's SnoBalls FDD 2022

May 2022

$99.00

Pelican's Snoballs FDD 2018

April 2018

$99.00

Pelican's Snoballs FDD 2017

February 2017

$99.00

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