Rainbow Snow - Franchise
Quick Summary
Rainbow Snow offers an accessible path to entrepreneurship through its low-cost, turn-key shaved ice business model. Featuring the iconic Arco Iris, a revamped 1980s food trailer designed for the modern age, Rainbow Snow franchisees benefit from a flexible and dynamic business model with timeless brand appeal. With an attainable price point and high-margin potential, franchisees are supported by best-in-class systems and low-impact operations. Learn more now!
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Rainbow Snow
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $70,000 | |
| Training & Support | Yes |
Available In These States:
- FL
- GA
- NC
- NJ
- PA
- SC
- Overview
Rainbow Snow - Franchise
Known for its fun and funky shaved ice stand, Rainbow Snow has been a beloved American icon since the early 1980s, where one of the original shaved ice stands first captured the heart of CEO Eric Rasmussen in the Morningside neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa.
After more than 30+ years, Rainbow Snow launched franchising and its one-of-a-kind shaved ice trailer, called the Arco Iris in 2024. Uniquely positioned to offer an accessible path to entrepreneurship, Rainbow Snow offers a turn-key shaved ice business model that appeals to entrepreneurs, three-season professionals, multi-generational families, stay-at-home parents, active retirees, and others looking for a fun and rewarding career option.
Rainbow Snow Flavor Com-BOWS!
Rainbow Snow’s shaved ice is made from a simple ingredient list: finely shaved ice and flavored syrup, making the product incredibly easy to store, prepare and serve. The menu features delicious flavors and our signature com-bows like Calypso Rainbow! This simplicity ensures that franchisees can quickly serve up delightful, refreshing treats in 'snow' time.
The Arco Iris
The name of the Rainbow Snow mobile shaved ice trailer is the Arco Iris for a reason! ‘Arcoíris’ is the Spanish word for ‘rainbow’ and it perfectly captures the friendly symbol we know and welcome once the sun parts the rainclouds!
Franchisees serve from the iconic Arco, which is designed for the modern age with off-grid capabilities and drop and go convenience. It is lightweight and environmentally friendly and towable by most vehicles including the Tesla Model Y.
How soon can I open a Rainbow Snow franchise?
Once approved, the typical turnaround time to open a Rainbow Snow franchise is 60-90 days. Upon signing, our team will begin construction on your Arco and work with you to establish proprietary business systems and develop a training schedule unique to our franchisees and their level of experience.
Available Territories
Join the first wave of Rainbow Snow franchisees and secure your territory now! If you don’t happen to see your state listed, please contact us to let us know why we should be there!
If you are seeking a flexible and dynamic business model with high margins and low-impact operations, join us and bring a groovy retro vibe, vibrant menu and exceptional customer service to your community!
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