Kani-Kei owners call it a day

Ever wanted to own a shave ice food truck?

For a $65,000 you can.

Jasen and Sandy Hamilton, owners of the Burnaby-based Kani-Kei Shave Ice are selling their mobile frozen treat truck after about six years on the road.

The couple started the business eight years ago as a way to make some extra money on the side. They loved shave ice, so why not? Sandy and Jasen first served up the frozen Hawaiian treat from a tent they would set up around the city and at private events.

But after a couple years of that, the couple decided that setting up and taking down their station was too much work, so they converted the truck they were using to carry their equipment into a food truck, the Kani-Kei Shave Ice truck.

Now they’re looking to sell.

“It’s time to move on to something different and let somebody else have an opportunity to have some fun and make some money and have a great life experience,” Jasen told the NOW.

“Part of it’s really sad, but part of it is really exciting, too. It’s hard to believe that since that last article how much we’ve done and been a part of. The festivals, the people we’ve met and just the parties, the great times, it’s been really just a phenomenal experience.”

They’ve already spoken to a few interested parties, but no deal has happened yet, according to Jasen.

For $65,000, the new owner will get everything they need to hit the road running, including a truck equipped with hot and cold running water, three sinks, ice cream freezer, full size fridge, chest freezer, serving bottles, flower cups and flavour concentrates, power supply and lots of extras. It’s also Fraser Health-approved, noted the listing.

The new owners will also get the phone number, website and all social media feeds.

The Hamiltons don’t have a timeline in mind for when they’d like to have the business sold by, but sooner is obviously better, Jasen said.

“It’s an experience that if you’re looking for something that’s fun and energetic and you can make money – and you can make money at it, good money at it – it’s just something that you might want to think about,” he added.

Asked if he had any final words to say, Jasen thanked Kani-Kei’s customers.

“I’ve never had so much fun in my life, honestly. You work hard but the fun and the people, it’s just so amazing. It was better than we had anticipated,” he said.

To see the listing, go to tinyurl.com/kanikei.