New franchise buyer price
$19,900
King of Pops · Kennesaw, Georgia territory
Become a Cartrepreneur®
Spread happiness in Kennesaw.
Born in Atlanta in 2010, King of Pops has grown into the largest cart-based business in the U.S. — 200+ carts across 60+ territories, handmade pops with three to five simple ingredients, and a mission to create Unexpected Moments of Happiness.
Kennesaw by the numbers
~34,000
City residents
~770,000
Cobb County residents
45,000+
Kennesaw State students
~$75K
Median household income
16
Public schools in 30144 & 30152 (6 elementary / 5 middle / 3 high)
$34.5M
City annual budget (FY 2026)
Approximate figures from public census and city sources; verify before purchase.
Kennesaw, Georgia
The opportunity
A territory surrounded by steady employers, family neighborhoods and a calendar full of crowds that already know how to queue for a popsicle.
Top 5 businesses
- 1
Kennesaw State University
One of Georgia's largest universities and the city's anchor employer.
- 2
Heidelberg USA
North American headquarters of Heidelberg Materials — cement, aggregates and ready-mix.
- 3
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
North American operations for one of the world's biggest motor brands.
- 4
Artivion (CryoLife)
Publicly traded medical-device company headquartered in Kennesaw.
- 5
TTI Floor Care
Home of Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck's North American operations.
Top 5 events — where the carts go
August
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Signature summer festival with BBQ competition and live music.
July
Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks and family crowds downtown.
Fall
Taste of Kennesaw
Local food showcase on the downtown streets.
Fall
KSU Owls Gamedays
Tailgates and thousands of fans at Fifth Third Stadium.
Summer
Depot Park Concerts
Free outdoor concert series at historic downtown Depot Park.
Seller-provided books · 2022–2026
The current numbers
$92,928.68
Total recorded deal value
132
Deals in the export
$9,437.50
2026 recorded deal value · through Sep 17
$18,392.90
Est. royalties paid since 2022 · 19.8% of recorded revenue
| Event year | Event dates in export | Deals | Recorded value | Min. royalty (6%, $212/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Feb 18 – Nov 10 | 22 | $24,034.10 | $3,446.48 |
| 2023 | Mar 3 – Nov 3 | 40 | $19,591.64 | $4,452.00 |
| 2024 | Mar 2 – Oct 28 | 35 | $26,021.30 | $4,558.42 |
| 2025 | May 3 – Nov 13 | 20 | $13,844.14 | $3,604.00 |
| 2026 (partial) | Mar 5 – Sep 17 | 15 | $9,437.50 | $2,332.00 |
| Total in supplied export | 132 | $92,928.68 | $18,392.90 | |
ZIP 30144
$73,481.46
93 deals with recorded amounts · all years
ZIP 30152
$19,447.22
38 deals with recorded amounts · all years
Source: Kennesaw_Books.xlsx, seller-provided closed-won deal export. Totals use event dates, which can differ from close dates. One 2022 event has no amount and is excluded from dollar totals; 131 of 132 deals have recorded amounts. These are recorded deal values, not verified total business revenue, collected cash, or profit. The export contains no expense data. Royalties are estimated from the export at 6% of each week's recorded deal value, with a $212 minimum per week that had any deal activity; actual royalty statements may differ. Periods reflect only the supplied records, and 2026 is not a full year. Past results do not guarantee future performance.
Next Steps
- 01
Let’s talk
Contact Alex & Liz to schedule a conversation about the Kennesaw territory and your questions.
- 02
Review the details
Discuss the books, operating costs, included assets, customer relationships, and the terms of the sale.
- 03
Explore becoming a Cartrepreneur®
Discuss franchise requirements with King of Pops, available training, territory approval, and a potential handover timeline.