--- title: "Kona Ice Brings a One-of-a-Kind Experience to Residents in Muletown" url: https://burnaze.com/article/db50bf63-7f66-4bb9-ae31-473a38c56c12 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220524_kona_ice_brings_a_oneofakind_experience_to_residents_in_muletown.html category: "Snacks & dessert" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Snacks & dessert" published: 2022-05-24T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:06:16.687Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/konaice.jpg --- # Kona Ice Brings a One-of-a-Kind Experience to Residents in Muletown **TL;DR:** Kona Ice expands in Tennessee, introducing its unique blend of entertainment, gourmet frozen treats, and fundraising to residents in Muletown. The brand has grown to more than 1,400 mobile units that serve 49 states across the country. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-05-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220524_kona_ice_brings_a_oneofakind_experience_to_residents_in_muletown.html).* ## Story “My first experience with Kona Ice was five years ago and I’ve been attracted to the opportunity ever since,” said Jordan Ray, owner of Kona Ice Muletown. “I am heavily involved in my church and we contribute to our community often, which is why I was so attracted to Kona Ice. Our family owned and operated a local restaurant throughout my teenage years, so I thought Kona Ice would be a great thing for us to do together as well." Kona Ice’s escape from the ordinary begins as the sounds of tropical calypso music fills the air at each event and group gathering. The fun continues as all in attendance get their overflowing cups of freshly shaved ice and then help themselves to any of the ten tastes on the truck’s Flavorwave™, Kona’s innovative self-service dispensing system that allows for full customization. Guests also have the option to choose from the additional 20-plus flavors and 500 different combinations offered. “We’ve been receiving a lot of positive feedback from residents of Columbia. We generated some buzz on social media and our neighbors are super excited to have a Kona Ice truck nearby,” said Ray. “There is a huge food truck presence in our community, so I know our truck will thrive here. We can’t wait to get to work and grow with our neighbors.” Dedicated to making a difference in local areas, Kona Ice continues to be committed to philanthropy in the communities it serves, raising more than $100 million in total donations nationwide since 2007. Ray is continuing the world’s largest food truck franchise’s tradition of donating thousands of dollars each year to local school groups, teams, and community organizations. Ray pledges to give back a percentage of the proceeds from each event she hosts. “Jordan shares our commitment to community involvement,” said Tony Lamb, founder and president of Florence, Ky.-based Kona Ice. “She has always been very passionate about giving back to her community and wants to have a positive influence wherever he goes. Together, we are excited to make a difference in the lives of those around us.” Beyond fundraisers, popular spots for the food truck franchise include stops throughout Maury County at fairs, festivals and neighborhoods. 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, featuring the opportunity to create your very own shaved ice on the self-serve Flavorwave™, while enjoying the soothing sights and sounds from the tropics, all while giving back to each and every community Kona Ice serves. Since inception, Kona Ice has given back more than $100 million back to neighborhood schools, organizations and teams. Today, Kona Ice has grown to more than 1,400 mobile units that serve 49 states across the country. Kona Ice has been named one of the top eight franchises in the United States by TheStreet.com, ranked on Entrepreneur’s “Fastest-Growing” franchises list multiple years in a row and has earned many other nationwide, industry and local awards. For more on Kona Ice, visit the brand’s online Newsroom and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news. It's time for a fresh start. Join Kona Ice today! We're a low-investment, fast-growing business with over 1,500 franchises in the last 12 years. And we've continued to rank #1 in franchisee satisfaction for the last 9 years...enough said! ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - unit expansion (topic) - franchise growth (topic) - community involvement (topic) - Twitter (company) - Tennessee (location) - Kona Ice (company) - Tony Lamb (person) - Florence, Kentucky (location) - food truck business (topic) - Muletown (location) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220524_kona_ice_brings_a_oneofakind_experience_to_residents_in_muletown.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/db50bf63-7f66-4bb9-ae31-473a38c56c12).