Smoothie King vs Kona Ice
| Smoothie King (2026) | Kona Ice (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total initial investment | None – None | $114,730 – $228,601 |
| Initial franchise fee | None | $15,000 |
| Royalty | — | $3,000 for years one and two, $4,000 for years three through six, $5,000 for years seven through ten |
| Advertising fund | — | Currently $1,000 per year for KEVs and KEV 2.0 Trucks, and an additional $200 per year for each piece of Additional Equipment you operate |
| Item 19 | ? | no representation |
| Units | None (None) | 1,933 (2025) |
| Net change, latest year | — | 113 |
Every figure is cited on the brand pages. This is a summary of a public filing, not legal advice.