Kona Ice® is the most innovative new concept in the franchise industry. With over 225 franchise units in 38 states in 4 years, Kona Ice® is PROVEN, PROFITABLE, STABLE, and downright FUN!
Proven and Mobile Business Model
Extremely low overhead
- 6% food cost
- No real estate expenses
- Single person operation per unit
- Multi-unit expandability
- Fully contained and completely mobile
- Incredible franchisee buying power
Meet KEV: Our Kona Entertainment Vehicle
This state-of-the-art truck is literally a mobile billboard for your business. Palm trees, beach scenes, & tropical music - customers escape to your tropical island paradise!
- Drives in anywhere, anytime, ready for business
- Fully equipped to serve thousands per day
- Over 30 cubic feet of in our custom designed cold plate freezer system
- Patented shaver fills hundreds of cups per hour
- Patent pending self-serve flavor dispensing system
Year-Round Opportunity
Although some franchisees enjoy the down months, Kona continually focuses efforts on providing serving solutions for profitability no matter the season.
- Kona Kiosk (pop-up camper style) wheels into large venues to serve indoor events
- Kona Kart is perfect for serving inside schools, daycares and corporate events
The Kona Brand has Become Synonymous with FUNdraising
Booking Kona is the fastest, easiest way to raise BIG BUCKS for schools, sports teams, and non-profit organizations. Good news like that spreads quickly resulting in effortless bookings and repeat sales
- Kona promotes percent of sales GiveBacks and Prepaid Card programs
- Kona has given back over $3 MILLION to local communities to date
- Community involvement further enhances the Kona Brand
Signature FLAVORWAVE is Key to Brand Loyalty
Kona's favorite feature for customers young and old is the "go ahead" to load up their shaved ice with tropical flavors to their hearts content. Does it get any better than this? No way. Flavors are inexpensive. Repeat business is money!
- Complete self-serve flavor dispensing system
- Trademarked, patent pending, award winning design
Kona's unique and delicious entertainment experience has key repeat customers booking regular visits way in advance.
- Parents, kids and staff alike say Kona Day is best day of the week at Day Care
- Sports teams and leagues invite Kona to the ball park whenever there's a crowd
- Businesses book Kona as a special break time treat for employees
- Birthday parties, church festivals, block parties,company picnics
- Kona Ice® is the fastest growing mobile franchise out there today. Meeting or exceeding most all expectations, franchise satisfaction is through the roof!
Comprehensive Training and Marketing Support
We train and support you inside and out in EVERYTHING Kona Ice®:
- New franchisees are enrolled in Kona Kollege at Kona Korporate
- All expenses paid including travel to and from Kona Kollege is an in-depth, hands-on training that covers:
- Establishing territory and setting up your business
- Marketing strategies and database management
- Day-to-day operations and truck maintenance
- Booking and serving events
- Incorporating Kona's Guides for Success
- On-going mentoring support provided as needed
Count on Professional Kona Branded Marketing
Extensive database of initial Kontacts comes with your territory
- Direct mail advertising introduces you and Kona Ice® to your community
- Corporate website covers all ways to experience Kona Ice® locally
- Zip Code ID puts any viewer in direct contact with their local Kona franchise
You focus on growing your Kontacts as Kona continually provides:
- Fun, innovative and timely email advertising to key targeted markets
- Slick and creative direct mail and leave-behind materials to close sales
- Kona branded giveaways and merchandise to promote the brand
You're Looking at Proven Success with Kona
No longer a question of "will it work?" or "where will it work best?" Kona Ice® is a proven winner with the masses, from New Hampshire to California. How do we know?
- Franchisee expectations have been met or exceeded!!!
- 75% of franchisees are purchasing a second truck within 2 years
- Several franchisees operate 4 or more units
Simply Put: Kona Ice is a FUN, WILD, & WONDERFUL Experience
Kona doesn't just sell gourmet shaved ice. Kona brings an unforgettable experience that
appeals to the kid in all of us.
- Crowds grow like crazy wherever Kona Ice® arrives
- Tropical music rocks from BOSE® enhanced sound system
- Everyone's served the finest gourmet shaved ice on the planet
- Serve yourself at Kona's signature FLAVORWAVETM
- Choose from an endless variety of exotic flavor combinations
Relatively Low ($15,000 - $30,000) Cost Investment
- Fixed royalty - a fraction of industry standard
- No paralyzing build out costs
- Large protected territories
- No forced expansion
- We have pre-arranged financing with a partnered company in place specifically for Kona Ice®.
