
IceBorn Water and Ice Vending - Franchise
IceBorn was developed to be the premier consumer water and ice vending brand. IceBorn ice is produced on-demand from water filtered on site, so it's safe, fresh and clean. IceBorn units are fully automated, so there's no need to hire or manage employees. Plus, your business is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $50,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Net Worth: | $150,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Financing: | Via 3rd party |
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Training: | Available |
Veteran Discount: | $5,000 discount on first unit agreement |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Total Units: | 2500 |
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Home Office: | Jacksonville, FL |
Year Founded: | 2003 |
What Does an IceBorn Water and Ice Vending Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $150,000. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans ($5,000 discount on first unit agreement). *
About Us
Ice House America, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and founded in 2003, has more than 2,500 independently owned ice vending locations in 27 states. In 2012, the company launched its IceBorn franchise program to capitalize on the growing ice vending niche within the $4 billion packaged ice industry, and was recently featured in the "Top 10 New Franchises to Watch" by Entrepreneur Magazine.

IceBorn – Fresh from the Source
IceBorn was developed to be the premier consumer water and ice vending brand. The tagline "Fresh from the Source" conveys convenience, quality, and freshness. IceBorn ice is produced on-demand from water filtered on site, so it's safe, fresh and clean. Five U.S. patents protect IceBorn's delivery technology, which creates efficiencies and ensure product quality and machine durability.
Why Choose IceBorn?
Unique ownership benefits make IceBorn more attractive and attainable:
- Automated units that don't require staffing. IceBorn units are fully automated, so there's no need to hire or manage employees. Plus, your business is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Remote management system. SmartIce™, our web-based remote management system, allows you to manage your business from anywhere, and provides real-time updates on sales and operations.
- Low maintenance. Maintenance takes just a few hours a week, so you can work full-time or pursue other interests while managing your IceBorn franchise.
- Multiple models. Franchise units are available in three different models, so there's a solution for almost any space or environment.

Learn more about IceBorn Franchise Ownership
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Awards
IceBorn Water and Ice Vending has received the following awards and acknowledgements:
Top Ten Franchises to Watch by Entrepreneur Magazine
Availability
IceBorn Water and Ice Vending is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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