Kona IceFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Food & Beverage — Mobile Shaved Ice Truck franchise. Founded in 2007. Headquartered in Florence, KY.

Investment

$178.9K - $226.8K

Franchise Fee

$15K

Royalty

15%

+ $500 per year for KEVs and KEV 2.0 Trucks marketing

Total Units

1,820

Florence, KY Founded 2007Food & Beverage · Mobile Shaved Ice Truck

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2023 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Kona Ice franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Kona Ice franchise ranges from $178.9K - $226.8K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Kona Ice franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Kona Ice is $15K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Kona Ice's ongoing fees?+
Kona Ice franchisees pay a 15% royalty fee on gross sales and a $500 per year for KEVs and KEV 2.0 Trucks marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Kona Ice franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Kona Ice has 1,820 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Kona Ice's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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