{"id":42998,"date":"2025-09-03T08:43:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?page_id=42998"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:58:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:58:47","slug":"kona-ice-franchise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/kona-ice-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"Kona Ice franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"42998\" class=\"elementor elementor-42998\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61993ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61993ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfea1da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfea1da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb8362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdb8362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kona Ice franchise<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859969e elementor-mobile-align-center btn-form-franchise elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"859969e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d96d9 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5d96d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b20de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b20de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/franchises-au.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-30346\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4925cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4925cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b34bfef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b34bfef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3d50b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"5c3d50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t <div id=\"breadcrumbs-container\" class=\"center\">\n <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><\/p><\/nav> <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d29ff5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d29ff5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever heard the cheerful steel drum music of a brightly colored truck rolling through a neighborhood, chances are it was a Kona Ice. Founded in 2007, this shaved ice franchise has turned a classic childhood treat into a thriving business model that blends low overhead with community engagement. With more than 1,800 units across the U.S., Kona Ice has become the largest food truck company in the world, proof that simple ideas can scale in a big way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the real appeal isn\u2019t just the snow cones. It\u2019s the lifestyle. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-buy-and-open-a-franchise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchisees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t tied to a storefront or locked into grueling hours. They bring their mobile units to ball games, school fundraisers, corporate events, and neighborhood block parties. Along the way, the brand has donated more than $200 million back to local communities, which has only deepened its reputation as a feel-good business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The looming question is, does the Kona Ice franchise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/the-five-things-that-make-a-business-investable\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sense as an investment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Let\u2019s break down how the business works, what it costs, and where the upside \u2014 and risks \u2014 lie.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a7536 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01a7536\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eede1e9 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eede1e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kona Ice business details<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3f4e0 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e3f4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona Ice was founded by Tony Lamb in Florence, Kentucky, after a bad run-in with a traditional ice cream truck. He figured there had to be a better way: cleaner trucks, friendlier operators, better products, and stronger ties to the community. That idea became the Kona Entertainment Vehicle (KEV), the state-of-the-art mobile truck that serves as the centerpiece of the franchise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features include the patented Flavorwave system, where customers can pour their own syrups from a bank of more than 30 flavors, BOSE sound systems that pump out tropical tunes, and a design that doubles as a rolling billboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, Kona expanded its fleet with smaller and specialized options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kona Mini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for indoor events and tighter spaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kona Kiosk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for semi-permanent venues like stadiums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kona Trailer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for large seasonal events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KEV 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a smaller, more agile version of the flagship truck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This flexibility allows franchisees to capture revenue year-round, even in colder climates where a traditional shaved ice truck might sit idle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d6d09 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70d6d09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I start a Kona Ice franchise?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1ed5b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d1ed5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but Kona isn\u2019t looking for absentee owners. They strongly prefer hands-on operators, at least during the startup phase. Which makes sense as the brand experience is built on community presence, and that\u2019s hard to outsource right out of the gate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financially, the bar to entry is lower than many food franchises, but it still requires some stability. Candidates typically need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Net worth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: around $150,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-assets-liabilities-and-equity\/\"><b>Liquid assets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: at least $50,000 to $75,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cash deposit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $20,000 (covers franchise fee plus partial truck deposit)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike brick-and-mortar restaurants, you won\u2019t need to sign a long lease or hire a full staff right away. Many franchisees start as owner-operators, then expand to multiple trucks once the cash flow is established.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f111865 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f111865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does a Kona Ice franchise cost?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c1a3b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13c1a3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/funding-your-franchise-a-guide-for-franchisees-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initial investment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a Kona Ice franchise ranges from $173,000 to $226,000. The largest single cost is the KEV itself, which runs roughly $150,000 to $160,000 fully outfitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how the costs break down:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Franchise fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $15,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KEV (truck) and installed equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $146,000 to $157,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Initial inventory pack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $6,475 (enough to generate around $50,000 in revenue)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training expenses plus Kona Kollege<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $140 to $950<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Licensing, insurance, permits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $2,000 to $10,000 depending on market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Additional funds (working capital)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: up to $9,500<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to restaurant franchises that can run into the millions, this is considered a mid-range investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona Ice structures royalties differently than most food brands. Instead of a percentage of sales, franchisees pay a fixed annual royalty:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,000 per year in years 1\u20132<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,000 per year in years 3\u20136<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000 per year in years 7\u201310<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That flat fee means you keep more of each incremental dollar once sales ramp up, an unusual advantage in franchising. There\u2019s also a brand fund contribution of $500 per KEV per year to support national marketing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970c0a1 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"970c0a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are Kona Ice franchises profitable?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248e239 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"248e239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona Ice is a low-overhead model with healthy margins, but earnings depend heavily on how active you are and how you run your territory.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average gross sales<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: around $150,000 annually per truck (franchisor estimates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-calculate-ebitda\/\"><b>EBITDA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: about $75,000 per year for an owner-operator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: only about 6% of sales (compared to around 30% for most restaurants)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the trucks are mobile, you avoid rent and many fixed costs. That said, expenses like fuel, insurance, and vehicle maintenance are ongoing, and revenue is seasonal in colder climates. Many owners boost income by adding multiple units or using smaller ancillary vehicles to expand into schools, stadiums, and year-round venues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the failure rate for a Kona Ice franchise?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona Ice reports a 3% three-year failure rate, significantly lower than the ~11% average for mobile\/van-based franchises. That low number reflects the brand\u2019s relatively low break-even point and consistent community demand. Still, individual results vary, and market saturation could become an issue in certain regions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74fdbcd question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74fdbcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should you start a Kona Ice franchise?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d74400 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d74400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurs are drawn to Kona Ice for several reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You set your own schedule and aren\u2019t tied to a storefront.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low food costs and overhead<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6% food cost and no lease obligations keep margins strong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community-driven brand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With more than $200 million donated back to local organizations, Kona is embraced as a fundraising partner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proven satisfaction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ranked #1 in franchisee satisfaction nine years in a row by Franchise Business Review.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scalability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many owners expand to a second truck within two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not a passive investment, you\u2019ll be at school carnivals, ball games, and festivals, but for people who like being in the community, that\u2019s a feature, not a bug.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb190d question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfb190d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the franchise territory policies for Kona Ice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141f1ce answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"141f1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona grants exclusive territories defined by zip codes covering roughly 100,000 people. In dense cities, that may be smaller; in rural areas, it may stretch much larger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exclusivity is a major advantage. You won\u2019t compete with another Kona franchisee inside your territory, and you can expand by purchasing additional units if your population grows.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ddcf8 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54ddcf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What franchise resources does Kona Ice offer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8258fe0 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8258fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kona provides one of the stronger support systems in the mobile food space:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kona Kollege<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a three-day, all-expenses-paid training at headquarters covering operations, marketing, and hands-on truck training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marketing muscle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: corporate spends heavily on national Google Ads, social media campaigns, PR, and direct mail templates for local use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: access to KonaOS software for scheduling, events, and territory management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Events and education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: annual Kona Konvention, veteran franchisee mentoring, webinars, and weekly newsletters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>24\/7 support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: equipment troubleshooting and a corporate staff of 150+ dedicated to franchisee needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This infrastructure reduces the learning curve and helps keep franchisees aligned with brand standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c97e5e question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c97e5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the process for starting a Kona Ice franchise?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8486da answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8486da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The path to ownership is relatively quick compared to brick-and-mortar concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gather information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Review Kona\u2019s FDD and talk with existing owners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Submit a franchise application and financial details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evaluation call<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Speak directly with CEO Tony Lamb.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discovery process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Attend Kona Kollege and meet the corporate team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sign the franchise agreement and place your $20,000 deposit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Truck build-out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Your KEV is customized and delivered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training and prep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Complete hands-on training and marketing setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Hit the road within 30 to 60 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That fast turnaround is one reason the brand has grown so quickly, owners can be generating revenue within months, not years.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d54928 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d54928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure franchise funding with Swoop<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf5cf9 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf5cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Kona Ice has one of the lower-cost entry points in franchising, you\u2019ll still need around $173K to $226K to get rolling. That usually means combining personal savings with financing for the KEV and startup costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Swoop, you can compare funding options side by side, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/applying-for-an-sba-loan-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-start\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to equipment financing and working capital lines. Our platform makes it simple to see what you qualify for and secure the best terms, so you can hit the road with confidence instead of cash flow headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to explore financing for your Kona Ice franchise? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/apply-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check available business loans today with Swoop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad70eff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad70eff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0ad9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d0ad9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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