Michigan Business Network

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Former Ford Engineer Opens Kona Ice Business in Waterford, Michigan - Kona Ice Franchise Owner Doug Rehkopf, Jeffrey had several questions for Doug in this conversation: -What did you do before Kona Ice? -What made you want to open Kona Ice? -Why did you choose a franchise over opening something on your own? -Tell me about Kona Ice’s involvement in the community. -What are your future growth plans? ABOUT KONA ICE Founded in 2007 by Tony Lamb, Kona Ice launched its first Kona Entertainment Vehicle (KEV) in Florence, Kentucky, offering a unique combination of cleanliness, friendliness and a one-of-a-kind experience. Today, Kona Ice has grown to more than 1,700 mobile units that serve 49 states across the country. Kona Ice has been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 11 consecutive years, earning a spot on the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, and most recently being named #1 in the “Frozen Desserts” and “Ice Cream” categories. In addition, Kona was named to the Franchis