About Pelican's SnoBalls Franchise

In 2001 the idea of the 13-year old founder Ansley Johnson became a reality, as she began to share with the town of Garner the great product of a snoball, the product that she fell in love with during her frequent summer visits to her Grandparents home in Chalmette, Louisiana. The 13-year old founder named the business Pelican’s after the state bird of Louisiana. Ansley performed the bulk of the day-to-day operations, as her parents both had full-time jobs. However, periodically she would call upon her younger brothers who would eagerly help for the promised wage of .50/hour! The original store is still going strong today, now being owned and operated by one of those younger brothers!

The first year was slow, as there had to be a clear differentiation established between a “Snocone” (the crunchy mess you get at a fair) and a “SnoBall” (soft fluffy shaved ice) that became the staple Ansley prided herself on serving. Through this great product that was perfected, Ansley built the Pelican’s name with every snoball she passed out. Pelican’s quickly became an oasis of relief on a hot day, a place for family outings and rewards for good grades.

Own your own “Pelican’s SnoBalls”!

Owning a Pelican’s SnoBalls stand can be a rewarding opportunity! Our franchise is quickly growing with over 180 locations across the country. Franchise owners have the support of a network of owners and the excitement of connecting to their local community by delivering fun, bold flavors in our unique shaved ice.

• Low Startup Cost
• Small Product Line
• Be your Own Boss!
• Low Product Waste
• Environmentally Friendly
• High-Profit Margins
• Corporate Hands-on Experience
• Customer Loyalty
• Fast ROI
• Recession-Proof
• 20+ Years Industry Experience

Store Training

Initial training may include web-based training that you can complete at home, one day of classroom and four days of on-the-job training at our headquarters or another location we choose, and up to four days of support at the location of your Store.

Franchisee Approval Process

• Submit Franchise Interest Form (please note that each principal owner of the business will need to go through the entire Franchisee Approval Process)
• Schedule your Discovery Call with our Franchise Development Team
• Go through our Background and Credit Check process
• Accept your approval of being awarded a Pelican’s SnoBalls Franchise!

Site Selection Process

• Identify an area that is open for development
• Work with our expert team to secure approval of a property suitable for a Pelican’s SnoBalls Franchise
• Secure a Lease/Purchase Agreement on an approved property

Franchise Development Process

• Execute your Franchise Agreement
• Work with our team to layout and guide the up-fitting of your building
• Complete our Corporate Training Program
• GRAND OPENING!

Ready to learn more? - Contact Us