Pelican's SnoBalls

$PSSLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ices
Locations210
Franchisee Count44
Franchise Fee$32,000
Item 7 Low$81,750
Item 7 Midpoint$156,275
Item 7 High$230,800
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open4
Founded2001
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began FranchisingQ1 2017
HQGastonia, NC
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(704) 671-2012
FDD IssuedApril 21, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Pelican’s SnoBalls USA, LLC offers franchises for 'Pelican’s SnoBalls' stores that specialize in the sale of flavored ice products prepared with specialized formulae, as well as other items.

Pelican’s SnoBalls USA, LLC is a North Carolina limited liability company formed in 2016. Co-CEOs are Gregg Fatool and Randall Wright, with a small executive team based in Gastonia, NC.

Pelican’s SnoBalls USA, LLC offers franchises for 'Pelican’s SnoBalls' stores that specialize in the sale of flavored ice products prepared with specialized formulae, as well as other items.

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