Every Kona Ice franchise starts with the flagship Kona Entertainment Vehicle (KEV), a custom-built shaved ice food truck designed to help franchisees stand out, serve efficiently, and create memorable customer experiences.
As your business grows, additional equipment options can help you expand your reach, serve more events, and add points of sale throughout your territory. From mobile snow cone carts and shaved ice kiosks to additional vehicles, the Kona Ice equipment lineup is designed to support growth at every stage.
Explore the equipment options below to see how Kona Ice helps franchisees start strong and scale their business over time.
The KEV
(Kona Entertainment Vehicle)
The KEV is much more than a food truck—it’s the centerpiece of the Kona Ice brand and the foundation of your business. It’s a rolling billboard; the ultimate salesperson. No clever TV commercial, radio spot, or full-color magazine ad can compare to having a Kona Ice truck roll into a sports tournament, school fundraiser, festival, or community event.
Designed specifically for high-volume mobile operations, the KEV combines eye-catching branding, efficient workflows, and industry-leading equipment into one turnkey platform. Bright colors, tropical imagery, Kona the Penguin, and island-inspired music create an experience that instantly grabs attention and helps turn first-time customers into loyal fans.
Since its introduction in 2007, the KEV has been refined through years of real-world franchisee feedback and innovation, helping grow Kona Ice to over 2,500 units nationwide. Visit our pricing page to learn more about investing in your own Kona Ice truck.
Explore the KEV by hovering over the diagram below.
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46” Digital Monitor: Dynamic motion display proven to grab attention and draw in customers.
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The Flavorwave: Our patented, do-it-yourself flavor station allows customers to get creative and customize their Kona.
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3M Vinyl Wrap: Clean, vibrant, and professional.
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Polished And Pristine Rims: Adds a sleek, high-quality touch to the truck’s appearance.
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External Sound System: Sets the vibe with music to engage customers.
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Backlit Fin And Signage: Ensures maximum visibility, day or night.
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Rooftop A/C Unit: Keeps the interior comfortable for staff during operation.
The Flavorwave® Difference
The patented Flavorwave® is one of the most recognizable features of the Kona Ice experience. Instead of choosing a single flavor, customers can customize their shaved ice with a variety of flavors using our self-serve system.
More than just a fun customer experience, the Flavorwave® creates a memorable interaction that helps set Kona Ice apart from traditional shaved ice and snow cone businesses. It’s a key part of what makes the Kona Ice brand so recognizable, and that’s why it’s built into every Kona Ice equipment option.
Equipment Built to Grow With Your Business
One of the advantages of the Kona Ice system is the ability to expand beyond a single shaved ice truck. As franchisees grow, many expand their fleet with additional KEVs, while others add specialized ancillary equipment to serve different venue types, reach more customers, and create additional points of sale throughout their territory.
Kona Mini
Explore the Kona Mini by hovering over the diagram.
The Kona Mini is a compact yet powerful mobile shaved ice cart designed for indoor venues and smaller spaces. Fully self-contained and capable of handling large crowds, it’s ideal for school events, gymnasiums, community centers, and other locations where a full-size food truck isn’t practical.a
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Size: The Kona Mini is designed to fit through any regular doorway.
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Flavorwave: The Flavorwave is a little smaller, only holding six flavors, but it does have spigots on both sides to help with serve speed.
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Wheels: It comes equipped with chrome golf cart rims – these wheels act like wagon wheels and are easy to maneuver.
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Top: The top of the Mini opens up to gain access to the flavor jugs.
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Operating Area: The operating area contains the shaver and four cup holders.
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Audio: Just like the KEV, we have Bose speakers that are accessed through the front panel.
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Pull Handle: The mini has a detachable handle that allows it to be pulled like a wagon.
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Shaver: The same shaver that sits in the KEV, sits in the Kiosk.
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Flavorwave System: A slightly modified version of our Flavorwave sits inside the Kona Kiosk.
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Flavorwave: This Flavorwave houses ten flavors, just like the KEV, but it runs a little smaller in size.
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Adjustable Wheels: When the kiosk is in motion, the front two wheels retract up in to the base.
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Adjustable Roof: With the flip of a switch, the top extends up to 12 feet.
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Sink: The Kona Kiosk comes equipped with two sinks.
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Hood: This compartment is built to store items for a long day of events.
Kona Kiosk
Explore the Kona Kiosk by hovering over the diagram.
The Kona Kiosk has a retractable roof and provides a highly visible, towable solution that works well for festivals, sports venues, and semi-permanent event locations. When set up, it elevates the operator above the crowd, provides ample storage and ice capacity, and delivers the same recognizable Kona Ice experience in a smaller format.
Kona Mini
Explore the Kona Mini by hovering over the diagram.
The Kona Mini is a compact yet powerful mobile shaved ice cart designed for indoor venues and smaller spaces. Fully self-contained and capable of handling large crowds, it’s ideal for school events, gymnasiums, community centers, and other locations where a full-size food truck isn’t practical.a
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Size: The Kona Mini is designed to fit through any regular doorway.
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Flavorwave: The Flavorwave is a little smaller, only holding six flavors, but it does have spigots on both sides to help with serve speed.
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Wheels: It comes equipped with chrome golf cart rims – these wheels act like wagon wheels and are easy to maneuver.
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Top: The top of the Mini opens up to gain access to the flavor jugs.
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Operating Area: The operating area contains the shaver and four cup holders.
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Audio: Just like the KEV, we have Bose speakers that are accessed through the front panel.
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Pull Handle: The mini has a detachable handle that allows it to be pulled like a wagon.
Kona Kiosk
Explore the Kona Kiosk by hovering over the diagram.
The Kona Kiosk has a retractable roof and provides a highly visible, towable solution that works well for festivals, sports venues, and semi-permanent event locations. When set up, it elevates the operator above the crowd, provides ample storage and ice capacity, and delivers the same recognizable Kona Ice experience in a smaller format.
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Shaver: The same shaver that sits in the KEV, sits in the Kiosk.
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Flavorwave System: A slightly modified version of our Flavorwave sits inside the Kona Kiosk.
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Flavorwave: This Flavorwave houses ten flavors, just like the KEV, but it runs a little smaller in size.
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Adjustable Wheels: When the kiosk is in motion, the front two wheels retract up in to the base.
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Adjustable Roof: With the flip of a switch, the top extends up to 12 feet.
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Sink: The Kona Kiosk comes equipped with two sinks.
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Hood: This compartment is built to store items for a long day of events.
Ready to Build Your Kona Ice Business?
From your first Kona Entertainment Vehicle to future expansion opportunities, every piece of Kona Ice equipment is designed with the same goal: helping franchisees operate efficiently, serve more customers, and grow a successful business. All with a touch of fun and tropical Kona vibes.
Whether you’re serving schools, festivals, corporate events, fundraisers, sports tournaments, or community celebrations, Kona Ice provides the equipment and support needed to bring the Kona experience anywhere.
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