Kona Ice
Kona Ice, Inc.
Company Information
5945 Centennial CircleFlorence, Kentucky 41042
Kona Ice, Inc. is a Kentucky corporation formed in February 2008. Their principal business address is 5945 Centennial Circle, Florence, KY 41042. They began offering Kona Ice franchises in March 2008.
We license a system (the 'System') for the operation of a Snapology Business that provides curficulum based programs, eyents and workshops for children and adults, using LEGO brand bricks; K'Nex brand toys, their substitutes and other building toys, robotics, animation, coding and engineering techniques (the 'System Products and Services') using, exclusively, our proprietary curriculum, course guides, program materials and such Other programs, materials, equipment and products that we may designate (the 'Proprietary Curriculum add Materials'). Your Snapology Business may be administratively managed as a home-based business that, if permitted by law, may be administratively managed from your home (an 'Administrative Home Office'), provided that you only offer and provide the System Products and Services of your Snapology Business at authorized schools, third party commercial sites, and community based sites that we authorize and that are located within- your designated operating territoiy ('Third Party Site'). YOU may not establish a permanent presence at Third Party Sites and you may not build put or add furniture and fixtures to. any Third Party Site. Within your designated operating terfitory, we also give you the option to establish a fixed location retail Snapology discovery center from: which you may also offer the System Products and Services of your Snapology Business (a 'Discovery Center'). Within this Disclosure Document we refer to yOur Snapology Business as a 'Mobile Snapology Business' if you elect to operate your Snapology Business exclusively frprh Third Party Sites, and, we refer to your Snapology Business as a 'Mobile Snapolo^ Business Plus Discovery Center' if you eilect to also establish a Discovery Center.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $165,225 Maximum: $179,950
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $167,115 Maximum: $212,100
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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