Kona Ice
Mobile Food ServicesCayman Islands1001-5000 Employees
Kona Ice is a mobile food services company based in the Cayman Islands that operates a fleet-based shaved ice service. The company employs 1,001 to 5,000 people and utilizes a franchise model, with information for prospective operators available at ownakona.com. Its signature offering is a self-serve Flavorwave shaved ice experience, and it runs a giveback program that has donated over $180 million to local communities. In 2026, Kona Ice expanded its collaborations with Panini America on a special-edition flavor and with DreamWorks Animation tied to Gabby's Dollhouse, along with the launch of Gabby’s Rainbow Kitty Magic flavor. The company has received multiple industry recognitions, including being named Top Franchises for Culture by Franchise Business Review, being listed among the top eight franchises in the United States by TheStreet.com, and maintaining recognition in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 list with Hall of Fame status.