Veteran Franchising
Headquartered in Florence, Kentucky, Kona Ice reinvented the ice cream truck experience, turning it into a party on wheels. The brand's iconic truck, signature tiki hut top and calypso music offer a one-of-a-kind experience featuring the Flavorwave™, an interactive dispensing system in which individuals select from more than 400 flavor combinations to pour onto their fluffy snow.
At the forefront of the brand’s popularity is its steadfast pledge to local philanthropy. Since its inception in 2007, Kona Ice has given back nearly $20 million to the communities it serves. Fostering this devotion to fundraising are the partnerships Kona Ice cultivates with school groups, community-based organizations and local sports teams. During fundraising events, Kona Ice gives a percentage of sales back to the organizing group.
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Veteran Ownership
|
Number of Units |
Number of Units Owned or Managed by Veterans |
% Veteran Participation |
| Franchised Units |
662 |
15 |
2.27% |
| Company-Owned Units |
13 |
3 |
23.08% |
| Total Units |
675 |
18 |
2.67% |
Specific Veteran Programs
|
Single Operating Unit |
Veteran Discount |
| Total Initial Investment |
$114.1-132.9K |
0 |
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$15K |
0 |
| Average Royalty Rate |
$3-4K/yr. |
0 |
Veteran Representation
| Number of Senior-Level Management Employees |
2 |
| Number of Senior-Level Management Employees Who Are Veterans |
0 |
| % of Senior-Level Management Employees Who Are Veterans |
0.0% |
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