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How Much Does a Kona Ice Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Kona Ice franchise costs between $114,730 and $228,601 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$114,730

Minimum Investment

$228,601

Maximum Investment

$15,000

Franchise Fee

Kona Ice Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $15,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $15,000

Kona Ice Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Kona Ice franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $15,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $15,000

Real Estate $0 – $4,000

Real Estate or KEV Storage $0 – $4,000

Equipment & Assets $97,340 – $170,226

KEV and Installed Equipment Two Installments · $5,000 due upon signing the Franchise Agreement and the balance of $146,491 to $152,491 due upon delivery or pick up of the KEV and related equipment $87,365 – $157,491

Initial Inventory Lump Sum · Before Opening $9,975 – $11,735

Computer System and Software Before Opening $0 – $1,000

Training $140 – $950

Training Expenses $140 – $950

Working Capital & Reserves $0 – $9,600

Additional Funds - 3 Months $0 – $9,600

Other Costs $2,250 – $28,825

KEV Delivery Lump Sum · Upon delivery of the KEV and related equipment $0 – $10,000

Tax, Title, and Licensing of KEV Lump Sum · Upon delivery or pick up of the KEV $1,000 – $8,000

KEV Compliance Fee $0 – $7,000

KEV Insurance for 3 Months $1,000 – $2,100

Permits and Licenses Lump Sum $250 – $1,500

Optional Inventory $0 – $225

Total Estimated Investment $114,730 – $228,601

How Does Kona Ice Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Kona Ice's minimum investment of $114,730 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$114,730

Kona Ice Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$228,601

Kona Ice Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Kona Ice?

The total startup cost for a Kona Ice franchise ranges from $114,730 to $228,601, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $97,340 to $170,226.

How much is the Kona Ice franchise fee?

The Kona Ice franchise fee is $15,000, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Kona Ice a good investment?

Kona Ice requires a total franchise investment of $114,730 to $228,601 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 43/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Kona Ice franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Kona Ice franchise owner make?

Kona Ice's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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