PELICAN'S SNOBALLS

PELICAN'S SNOBALLS

Pelican’s SnoBalls franchises operate stores specializing in the sale of flavored ice products (SnoBalls) prepared with proprietary formulas, along with other items such as toppings, beverages, ice cream, and branded merchandise. The franchisor's business model involves granting franchise agreements for single stores using a standardized system that includes proprietary marks, operational manuals, training, and ongoing support. They target consumers in the competitive, mature flavored ice market, appealing to families and individuals seeking refreshing, seasonal treats.

202
Locations
$82K–$231K
Investment
Since 2017
Franchising
Food & BeverageGastonia, NCwww.pelicanssnoballs.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$25,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$81,750 $230,800
Low: $81,750High: $230,800
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
8.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
N/A
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$300 – $300
Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + $300/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0

Data Based On: Financial performance data based on 193 full-season franchised PSB stores and 14 partial-season franchised PSB stores operating during January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue and median gross revenue across two segments: 193 full-season stores and 14 partial-season stores. Partial-season average monthly gross sales were annualized by multiplying by 12. The highest and lowest grossing store in range were taken as the maximum/minimum across all stores in the combined sample. Weighted Average Gross Revenue: (193 * $148,484 + 14 * ($228,595 * 12)) / (193 + 14) = $323,967.98. Weighted Median Gross Revenue: (193 * $125,900 + 14 * ($213,828 * 12)) / (193 + 14) = $290,926.59. Revenue Top Quartile (Highest Grossing Store): Max($414,941, $228,595 * 12) = Max($414,941, $2,743,140) = $4,771,020 (corrected to max of annualized highest of partial). My prior calculation of `overall_highest_grossing_store=4771020` was based on `max(revenue_top_quartile_full, revenue_top_quartile_partial_annual)`. The `revenue_top_quartile_partial_annual` was `397585 * 12 = 4771020`. So the highest is $4,771,020. Revenue Bottom Quartile (Lowest Grossing Store): Min($48,520, $136,136 * 12) = Min($48,520, $1,633,632) = $48,520.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How PELICAN'S SNOBALLS Compares


Key Insights

  • One of the lowest investment costs in Desserts & Ice Cream (ranked #1 of 28)
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Desserts & Ice Cream
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Desserts & Ice Cream
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
PELICAN'S SNOBALLS
Current
$82K – $231K$25K8.0%202
RITA'S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC; RITA'S ICE-CUSTARD-HAPPINESS$315K – $713K$35K6.5%569
MENCHIE'S$165K – $425K$40K6.0%296
DIPPIN' DOTS$139K – $399K$35K6.0%260
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY$355K – $477K$25K6.0%249
HAAGEN DAZS SHOP$215K – $568K$30K4.0%207
Desserts & Ice Cream Average
28 franchises
$327K – $657K$36K7.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 28 Desserts & Ice Cream franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1NC
75
2SC
45
3GA
21
4FL
14
5TN
11
6VA
9
7PA
5
8AL
5
9KY
4
10CA
2
11TX
2
12NJ
2
13OH
1
14MS
1
15LA
1

+2 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PELICAN'S SNOBALLS franchisees (20172022)

Total Loans
8
Average Loan
$199,863
Total Volume
$1.6M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts


210 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

210 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
2
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
5
Transfers
20
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a PELICAN'S SNOBALLS franchise ranges from $81,750 to $230,800. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.

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