Pelican's SnoBalls
Food & Beverage · Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
- Active units
- 202
- Avg unit volume
- $148k
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Pelican's SnoBalls
Pelican's SnoBalls is the leading provider of shaved ice treats. With over 100 flavors to choose from, Pelican's SnoBalls offers a revolution in icy delights. Whether you're craving a classic flavor or feeling adventurous, there's a SnoBall to suit everyone's taste buds. Founded on a New Orleans tradition of combining smooth fluffy snow with bold flavors, Pelican's SnoBalls has been delighting customers for over 20 years. Their menu boasts a wide variety of signature SnoBalls that will surely satisfy your cravings. Plus, they provide nutrition and allergen information, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their sweet treats. But Pelican's SnoBalls doesn't stop at their brick-and-mortar locations. They're also available to make your next event extra special. From school events and festivals to community gatherings and corporate events, Pelican's SnoBalls can cater to groups of any size. Their Base Starter Package includes up to 75 Kiddie SnoBalls with 1 hour of full service. And if you need more, they're happy to accommodate for an additional charge. If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, Pelican's SnoBalls offers franchise opportunities with over 200 locations nationwide. Join a network of passionate owners and deliver fun and bold flavors to your community. Learn more about becoming a Pelican's SnoBalls franchise owner by visiting their website. Indulge in the colorful world of Pelican's SnoBalls and experience the perfect combination of smooth ice and irresistible flavors. Taste Happy today!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Footprint
500 – 1,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations202
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings16
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR5.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio8.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$148k
Mean Average annual Gross Sales for 193 Full Season franchised stores.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$156k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.0×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.