[5] In October 2012, the company launched the Kona Mini, a smaller replica of the Kona Ice truck, to sell shaved ice indoors during winter months.

[1][6][7][8] Kona Ice was recognized on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list in 2013.

[4] In 2014, Kona Ice partnered with Northern Kentucky University for an internship program.

[10] In May 2014, Kona Ice was named one of the top eight franchises in the United States by TheStreet.com.

[4] Kona Ice shaved ice contains 60 percent less sugar than regular sugar water snow cones and can be made of 100 percent fruit juice in participating locations.