Kona Ice
5945 Centennial Circle
Florence, KY 41042
USA
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(800) 566-2423
- (859) 282-9890 (Fax)
Founded in 2008 by Tony Lamb, Kona Ice was created to offer a clean, friendly, and welcoming experience to the frozen dessert truck industry. Weʼre not some random ice cream truck. Weʼve put a lot of thought and research into the KEV (Kona Entertainment Vehicle). Itʼs your best selling tool and it also houses our patented Flavorwave. This is what truly separates us from every other shaved ice franchise. Additionally, the entire truck is NSF-approved, making it much easier to get your truck approved for the health department in your state. Being mobile as opposed to having a fixed location creates many advantages. Not having to own your own building or property eliminates high overhead costs that can cripple profitability, and your Kona Ice business can adapt to changes in your area. Contact us today to start your journey to becoming a Kona Ice franchisee.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2007
Franchising Since: 2008
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
662 |
98.1% |
| Company-Owned Units |
13 |
1.9% |
| Total Operating Units |
675 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
675 |
100.0% |
In 44 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
675 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
114 |
| California |
74 |
| Florida |
62 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
N/A |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
N/A |
| Total Investment |
$114.1-132.9K |
| Average Total Investment |
$124K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$15K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$15K |
| On-Going Royalty |
$3-4K/yr. |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
$500/yr |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
N/A |
| General Business Experience |
N/A |
| Specific Industry Experience |
N/A |
| Formal Education |
N/A |
| Psychological Profile |
N/A |
| Personal Interviews |
N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
N/A |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
90 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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