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Snowie Shaved Ice Business Opportunity

Thanks for your interest in starting a shaved ice business with Snowie. We do not use a traditional catalog since everything is available on our site. Use the quick links below to review pricing, equipment, and a profit analysis tool, then explore the business models and financing options.


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Why Snowie

We rival or exceed the industry in equipment quality, flavors, total cost of ownership, and flexibility. The key difference is simple: we are not a franchise. There are no franchise fees, no royalties, and no restrictive territories, so you keep what you earn.

We have been in shaved ice for 47+ years and design and manufacture everything we sell, including shavers, buildings, kiosks, vans, carts, and flavoring. More than 4,000 businesses operate under the Snowie name and another 7,000 use our equipment with their own branding.

You can use Snowie branding if you also use Snowie flavors, or choose fully custom branding with your own decals.


Our Flavors

Snowie flavors have been refined for over 40 years. A $10 concentrate can generate more than $750 in sales when an 8 oz cone is priced at $3. If you use Snowie branding, Snowie flavors are required to protect quality and customer experience. If you run your own brand, you can choose your own flavor program.


How We Help You Succeed

We sell proven equipment and provide tools so you can build local relationships that drive sales. Owners often see better results with in-person outreach than with generic mail or email campaigns. Choose the operating model that fits your goals and market.


Business Models

1. Stationary Location (Buildings)

Set up in a shopping center or parking lot and let customers come to you.

Pros

  • Easy to manage
  • Open daily with steady income
  • Offer broad menus such as 80+ flavors, toppings, sugar free, natural and traditional

Cons

  • Requires landlord approval, zoning and building permits, and a health permit
  • Location quality is critical

Recommended Equipment: Buildings


2. Mobile Events (Kiosks or Carts)

Travel to festivals, fairs, and events to serve large crowds.

Pros

  • Simple entry with event manager approval and a health permit
  • High traffic and profit potential
  • Quick setup and tear down
  • Smaller flavor set is adequate, typically 6 to 10

Cons

  • More competition due to ease of entry
  • Heavier weekend focus for larger events
  • Small events can be less productive due to setup time

Recommended Equipment: Kiosks, Carts, Tents


3. Snowie Van

The most flexible option. Do events on weekends and add schools, parties, job sites, and more on weekdays.

Pros

  • Not limited to weekends
  • Pull up, open the window, start serving in 3 to 5 minutes
  • Ideal for parties, schools, businesses, daycares, and neighborhoods
  • High mobility can drive higher sales

Cons

  • Higher equipment cost
  • Requires consistent scheduling to maximize utilization

Recommended Equipment: Snowie Van


Financing

We do not finance directly. These partners cover most package sizes.

Summary

Snowie exists to help people launch and grow shaved ice businesses while keeping what they earn. With no franchise fees, no royalties, no restrictive territories, and flexible equipment packages, you can build the model that fits your market.

Review the links above, decide which model aligns with your goals, then explore equipment packages and financing to get started.