8. Kona Ice
Number of Stores in 2015: 677
Store Growth in %: 18%
Number of Stores Added over 2014: 103
Year of Establishment: 2007
Initial Investment: $114K – 129K
This ice-cream-on-wheels concept boasts of cleaner and appealing experience while buying your shaved ice which can be customized as per the customer’s tastes. It also engages itself in social activities like fundraising events, which help in increasing their brand visibility. It boasts lower initial investments and higher returns in comparison to other fast food chains like Taco Bell or McDonald’s.
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