Kona Ice

$KINCF500 #33
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ices
ParentKona Ice TopCo, LLC
Founded2007
Completeness26/34 (76%)
Years in Business18
Began FranchisingMarch 2008
HQFlorence, KY
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone1-800-566-2423
FDD IssuedApril 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Kona Ice, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of Kona Ice Businesses, which are mobile businesses that sell flavored shaved ice, ice cream, blended beverages, and related products using proprietary Kona Ice trucks and other mobile units.

Kona Ice, Inc. is a Kentucky corporation founded in 2008, wholly owned by Kona Ice Holdings, LLC and its affiliates. The CEO is Tony Lamb, with a board comprising several members from investment backgrounds.

Kona Ice, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of Kona Ice Businesses, which are mobile businesses that sell flavored shaved ice, ice cream, blended beverages, and related products using proprietary Kona Ice trucks and other mobile units.

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FranDeals Score
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Franchisee Health Score
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
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