Kona Ice was founded by current CEO Tony Lamb in 2007 in Florence, Kentucky after he decided that he could design a better ice cream truck that offered healthier frozen treat choices. The company sells premium frozen shaved ice and ice cream products from trucks with vivid paint jobs.
The company introduced a smaller truck in late 2012 so that it could be parked indoors and shaved ice sold at events. Kona Ice also offers kiosks, trailers, and carts for selling shaved ice in a wide variety of locations.
Kona Ice began franchising in 2008. The company currently has 1,143 franchise locations in more than 43 states.
Kona Ice is listed as #12 on the Entrepreneur’s list of Top Fastest Growing Franchises in America. The company has relationships with third parties to help cover the cost of equipment, inventory, and franchise fees. Kona Ice also offers a discount on fees for veterans.
While Kona Ice has been marketed towards children, the company now sees that adults enjoy these tasty treats as well. Adults will find more sophisticated flavors including appletini and blackberry mojito.
Kona Ice maintains a corporate office in Florence, Kentucky.
Kona Ice was founded by current CEO Tony Lamb in 2007 in Florence, Kentucky after he decided that he could design a better ice cream truck that offered healthier frozen treat choices. The company sells premium frozen shaved ice and ice cream products from trucks with vivid paint jobs.
History
The company introduced a smaller truck in late 2012 so that it could be parked indoors and shaved ice sold at events. Kona Ice also offers kiosks, trailers, and carts for selling shaved ice in a wide variety of locations.
Kona Ice began franchising in 2008. The company currently has 1,143 franchise locations in more than 43 states.
Kona Ice is listed as #12 on the Entrepreneur’s list of Top Fastest Growing Franchises in America. The company has relationships with third parties to help cover the cost of equipment, inventory, and franchise fees. Kona Ice also offers a discount on fees for veterans.
While Kona Ice has been marketed towards children, the company now sees that adults enjoy these tasty treats as well. Adults will find more sophisticated flavors including appletini and blackberry mojito.
Kona Ice maintains a corporate office in Florence, Kentucky.