Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise fee is $22,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $161,975 to $322,475, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice FDD.
What are the Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise fees and investment?
The Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise requires a franchise fee of $22,500 and a total initial investment of $161,975 to $322,475. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $22,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $161,975 to $322,475 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | 8 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Desserts) |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, Washington |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Franchising since | 2016 |
How does the Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice's minimum investment of $161,975 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 935 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $22,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice FDD?
Verify six parts of the Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Chaotic Wings | $40,000 | $161,700 to $270,100 |
| Graze Craze | $39,500 to $49,500 | $162,484 to $294,292 |
| Morelia Gourmet Paletas | $49,500 | $162,500 to $386,500 |
| Homegrown Smoker | $18,000 | $162,850 to $178,500 |
| Baya Bar | $35,000 | $160,990 to $340,476 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise ranges from $161,975 to $322,475, including a franchise fee of $22,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice franchise?
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice locations are there?
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice reported 8 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice been franchising?
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice started offering franchises in 2016 after the company was founded in 2016.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.