Kona Ice

About Kona Ice

Launched in 2007 as a better alternative to the creepy ice cream truck, Kona Ice focuses on serving delicious shaved ice that attracts kids and adults alike with its colorful and eye-catching truck. Kona Ice brings with it a really fun atmosphere complete with the steel drum music of the islands, and unique and delicious flavors that keep Kona Ice devotees coming back for more.

Giving back to the communities we serve is also a huge component of Kona Ice. Our company slogan is, “Shaved ice is what we do, giving back is who we are.”

To date, we have donated over $80 million to local communities. Whether it be through financial support for schools, youth sports, or the many other local charities in need, Kona Ice is proud to be helping improve communities across the U.S.

Kona Ice has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List for eight years running, rated the Top New Franchise in 2013, and regularly in the Top 25 Fastest Growing Franchises list for the last few years. Kona Ice has been consistently ranked #1 in Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review. The Cincinnati Business Courier named Kona Ice as One of the Best Places to Work in 2015 and Entrepreneur listed Kona Ice as a Top Company Culture.

As of July 2020, Kona Ice has more than 1,300 franchises in 49 states, as well as 3 countries.

REASONS WHY KONA ICE IS DIFFERENT

– Proprietary Nutritional Product: Through Kreations Flavoring, we provide a product that meets all of the federal nutritional standards for schools.
– Ancillary Equipment: You can customize your business model with the four additional products we offer – the Kona Kiosk, the Kona Mini, the Kona Trailer and the KEV 2.0.
– Patented Flavorwave: With our patented Flavorwave, we provide a unique, self-service experience.
– Unmatched Corporate Support: You want proof? Highest in franchisee satisfaction with two different agencies since we’ve started. Hear it from our franchisees with testimonials on our website.
– Established Brand: With eight years in the industry and representation all across the country, and even internationally, Kona Ice is a well-developed and respected brand.
– Extremely Quick Startup: We’ll have you up and running in 30-60 days, guaranteed.
– Fixed Royalty: No penalties for succeeding.
– Incredibly Low Overhead: Approximately 6% food cost in an industry with an average of 32%.
– Community Involvement: With over $40 million given back, our communities have embraced us as the best fundraising tool around.

CORPORATE SUPPORT & MARKETING

At Kona Ice, we believe you should go into business for yourself, but not by yourself.

QUICK & EASY STARTUP

We pride ourselves on our franchising process. When you decide you want to start your own business, we understand that you don’t want to wait years to make that dream a reality. We can guarantee that we’ll have you in business, generating revenue within 30-60 days of your deposit.

The Kona Experience is not just for our customers. We strive to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our franchisees too. And that all begins at Kona Kollege.

KONA KOLLEGE

Your Kona Ice journey begins with an all expense paid trip to the training program at the Kona Ice Corporate Headquarters. You’ll meet your support staff and gain firsthand knowledge in the following:

– Marketing strategies from our corporate marketing team
– Day-to-day operations from one of the largest franchises, which is housed at corporate
– Initial setup of your business & digital marketing
– No holds barred Q&A with the owner & CEO, Tony Lamb
– Hands-on training on your brand new Kona Ice truck, including a test drive on our safety course
– One-on-one training and advice from several veteran franchisees

You’ll graduate from Kona Kollege with a 30 day plan that will have you primed and ready for success. On top of your startup plan, you will be set up for multiple follow up calls throughout your first year to ensure a smooth and successful start to your business!

PATENTED FLAVORWAVE

Everyone’s favorite feature of the Kona Ice truck is the ability to load up on flavors to their heart’s content. In a day and age where self-serve dessert is all the rage, Kona has taken that step for the mobile shaved ice industry with our patented Flavorwave.