Kona Ice, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature food & beverage concept.
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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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| Kona Ice, Inc. | Elite Produce, LLCSimilar price | DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLCBiggest system | Vintage Hospitality Group, LLCTop-rated in category | |
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| Industry: Food & Beverage | ||||
| Franchise fee | $15K | $50K | $15K | $50K |
| Total investment | $115K–$229K | $2K–$229K | $227K–$630K | $3.5M–$6.4M |
| Royalty | 15% | — | 8% | 5.5% of Gross Sales |
| Total units | 1,929 | — | 18,773 | 33 |
| Item 19? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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Kona Ice, Inc. requires a $15,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $114,730–$228,601, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Kona Ice, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 15% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Kona Ice, Inc. has 1,929 total locations, with 140 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Kona Ice, Inc. grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Kona Ice, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $7,500, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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