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Mobile Shaved Ice, Endless Opportunity

Bring the joy of Kona Ice directly to your community with your own shaved ice business. Share the fluffiest, most delicious shaved ice this side of the islands while enjoying the freedom to set your schedule, choose your locations, and grow your business on your terms. With full support from the Kona Ice team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Kona Ice Truck

Our Story

From a Simple Idea to a Flavorful Adventure

Kona Ice started in 2007 with a simple mission: to provide a unique shaved ice experience, spread fun, and create smiles while giving back to local communities.

What began as one truck in Kentucky quickly grew into a nationwide phenomenon. Today, Kona Ice brings flavor, fun, and community impact across the U.S.—while giving entrepreneurs the chance to own their own mobile shaved ice business.

Our Story

Why Franchise With Kona Ice?

When you invest in a Kona Ice franchise, you’re not just getting a truck—you’re joining a business built for success. From our state-of-the-art trucks and patented Flavorwave® to our proven business model, we provide everything you need to launch and grow a profitable mobile shaved ice business.

With Kona Ice, you get a franchise that’s built for fun, growth, and community impact—backed by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Best-in-Class Equipment
Choose the setup that fits your business goals, from the fully equipped KEV (Kona Entertainment Vehicle) to flexible add-ons like the Kona Mini, Kiosk, Trailer, and KEV 2.0.

Premium Shaved Ice
We serve proprietary Kona Ice flavors made with high-quality ingredients, plus options like Vita-Blend, Fruit First, sugar-free, and dye-free—so everyone can enjoy.

Comprehensive Training
Get hands-on training and ongoing mentorship that teaches you the business, the equipment, and the customer experience from day one.

Strong Corporate Team
Our corporate team supports you in marketing, operations, equipment, and more—so you’re backed every step of the way.

Smart Investment
With low overhead, fixed royalties, and fast startup timelines, Kona Ice is built for quick profitability, while also making it easy to give back to your community.

Our System

As Seen In

2024 Franchise Business Review: Top Food Franchises Satisfaction Award
2024 Franchise Business Review: Top Franchises Satisfaction Award
2024 Franchise Business Review: Top Franchises For Women Award
2024 Franchise Business Review: Top Franchises Culture Award

What Kona Ice Franchisees Are Saying

From young entrepreneurs to seasoned pros, Kona Ice franchise owners across the country are turning their shaved ice trucks into thriving local favorites. Explore their stories and see what your own path could look like.

“Our community had given so much to us and Kona was our opportunity to give back to them.”

– Ryan Stone
Kona Ice of Delco and Southern Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)

“I can’t imagine another business that would be this perfect for us and for our family. It’s been an incredible experience.”

– Meghan Kolar
Kona Ice of Jupiter (Florida)

“We are making a difference not only in our lives, but in the community itself. It’s changed my life for the better. If I could do it all over again, 100% I would choose Kona.”

– Dan Rotner
Kona Ice of Northern Colorado (Colorado)

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Ready to Crunch the Numbers?

Owning a Kona Ice franchise is more affordable than most food and beverage concepts, thanks to our low overhead and streamlined startup model. The investment includes your very own shaved ice truck, an initial inventory pack, and access to Kona’s experienced support team. Want the full breakdown and information on financing options? We’ll walk you through every step.

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Start your journey toward owning a Kona Ice franchise and bringing the ultimate shaved ice experience to your community. With our proven system, hands-on training, and full support, launching your own shaved ice business has never been easier.

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