SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream

What SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream does

SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream is a family-owned, single-location New Orleans-inspired dessert shop operating at 1701 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, California. Founded by Ashley Monconduit in 2021, the business occupies a building that has been in her family since the 1970s, previously housing her grandparents' real estate office and her mother's financial practice, and is located across from Long Beach Poly High School. The core product line consists of made-to-order shaved-ice snoBalls (with house specialties and build-your-own options), freshly-fried beignets (in sizes of 3, 5, or 12, with coatings and fillings such as banana pudding), funnel cakes rebranded as 'Corner Cakes,' and vanilla soft serve ice cream, all positioned around all-natural flavorings and cane sugar.

The business generates revenue through five distinct streams: counter retail at the Long Beach store, third-party delivery via DoorDash, on-site Beignet Cart catering for events of 100 or more guests, pre-packed SnoCooler Build-Your-Own Snoball Kits ordered through Square for pickup, and branded merchandise sales (including the Mardi mascot plushie at $18.99) through the company website. Catering is quote-based with a 50% deposit at booking, balance due 14 days before the event, and a 10% gratuity applied to the final subtotal.

Go-to-market is hybrid: a direct-to-consumer walk-in retail motion supported by an event-driven catering motion targeting corporate clients, schools, personal celebrations (weddings, birthdays, gender reveals), and community festivals. Marketing is concentrated on organic social (Instagram and TikTok) and earned media (LB Post, KIIS FM, NBC LA). The company has no external growth capital beyond a $5,000 grant from Backing Small Businesses in June 2023 and operates with a team of 1-10.

Name

SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream

Legal name

SnoCorner

Website

https://snocorner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream is a family-owned, single-location New Orleans-inspired dessert shop in Long Beach, California, founded in 2021 by Ashley Monconduit, serving made-to-order snoBalls, beignets, funnel cakes, and ice cream via in-store retail, DoorDash delivery, on-site catering, and branded merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Dessert Shop

NAICS

Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

akta.pro primary industry

Shaved Ice, Snow Cones & Italian Ice Shops (THAFAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Yogurt Shops (THAFAGAB), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Mobile Dessert Vendors (Ice Cream/Dessert Trucks & Carts) (THAFAHAG)

Keywords

• Shaved ice desserts
• New orleans desserts
• Beignets retail
• Funnel cakes
• Soft serve ice cream

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-store dessert sales: Direct retail sales of snoballs, beignets, funnel cakes, and ice cream at the physical Long Beach location. Customers order at the counter and items are made to order.
2. Catering services: On-site beignet cart catering for events (minimum 100 guests) and pre-packed SnoCooler pickup kits. Catering includes base packages with 2 hours of service and optional add-ons like filled beignets and soft serve.
3. Delivery orders via DoorDash: Third-party delivery platform orders for menu items delivered to customer locations.
4. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise including the Mardi plushie mascot toy at $18.99.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream operates a New Orleans-inspired dessert shop in Long Beach, California, selling made-to-order snoballs (shaved ice with cane sugar-based syrups), freshly-fried beignets, funnel cakes (marketed as Corner Cakes), and vanilla soft serve ice cream. The business also offers on-site beignet cart catering for events with a minimum of 100 guests and pre-packed SnoCooler Build-Your-Own Snoball Kits for pickup, plus branded Mardi mascot merchandise.

Product overview

SnoCorner Snoballs & Cream is a New Orleans-inspired dessert shop offering a portfolio of complementary products centered on snoBalls (shaved ice), freshly-fried beignets, and funnel cakes (marketed as Corner Cakes). The core offerings include snoBalls in house specialties and build-your-own formats, beignets with various coatings and banana pudding filling, and funnel cakes with multiple base and add-on options. Vanilla soft serve ice cream serves as both a standalone product and an add-on across the product line. The business operates a catering division offering on-site Beignet Cart Catering (minimum 100 guests) and pre-packed SnoCooler kits (serving 20) for pickup. Merchandise includes the Mardi plushie mascot. All products are prepared to order with a focus on all-natural flavorings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mardi: Mardi is the company mascot, born in Long Beach, CA, inspired by the Louisiana roots and love for New Orleans snoballs. Mardi is described as fun-loving and multi-talented, often shown demonstrating how to shake and enjoy beignets or making Corner Cakes (SnoCorner's twist on funnel cakes). Merchandise featuring Mardi is sold under the 'Mardi Merch' line.

Products and services

• SnoBalls New Orleans-style shaved ice desserts with cane sugar-based syrup flavors, available in House Specials (Tiger Island, Strawberry Cheesecake, Cream, Peaches and Cream, Fire and Fruit, Horchata Cream) and Build-Your-Own options. Sold to walk-in retail customers.
• Beignets Freshly-fried New Orleans-style beignets available in boxes of 3, 5, or 12, with coating options and optional fillings such as banana pudding. Sold to retail and catering customers.
• Funnel Cakes (Corner Cakes) SnoCorner's branded twist on classic funnel cakes, available as House Specials (Cinnamon Twist, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Fields, Bananas Foster) and Build-Your-Own options. Sold to walk-in retail customers.
• Soft Serve Ice Cream Vanilla soft serve ice cream sold as a standalone item in cone or cup (Waffle Cone, Small, Kiddie, Regular sizes) or as an add-on to other products.
• SnoCoolers Build-Your-Own Snoball Kit serving 20 guests, including cups, spoons, straws, gloves, scooper, and three syrup flavors. Optional add-ons include condensed milk, vanilla soft serve, house-made cheesecake topping, and chamoy. Pickup only via Square.
• Beignet Cart Catering On-site catering service with a beignet cart, freshly-fried beignets, and soft serve for events with a minimum of 100 guests. Base package includes 2 hours of service with optional add-ons such as filled beignets and soft serve. 10% gratuity applied; 50% deposit at booking.
• Mardi Plushie Mardi Gras-inspired mascot plushie featuring the SnoCorner mascot character Mardi. Sold for $18.99 per unit through the company's merchandise web store.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bahama Buck's: National shaved-ice franchise specializing in tropical-flavored snow cones with extensive flavor customization and add-ons. Directly comparable to SnoCorner in core product (shaved ice with syrup flavors) and event-driven catering motion.
• Pelican's SnoBalls: New Orleans-style shaved-ice chain with a 'Build Your Own' flavor system and a stated origin in Louisiana snow-ball tradition — almost identical concept to SnoCorner's snoball foundation. Both brands emphasize authentic NOLA-style shaved ice, family heritage, and event catering.
• Snow Factory (Ice): Shaved-ice and frozen-dessert franchise offering customizable flavors and add-in toppings at retail storefronts. Closely overlaps SnoCorner on shaved-ice preparation, customization options, and small-format storefront operations.
• Sub Zero Ice Cream: Made-to-order ice cream concept that flash-freezes a customized cream base in front of the customer, with franchise and catering operations. Comparable to SnoCorner on the soft-serve/ice cream axis and the 'made-to-order' experience.
• The Baked Bear: SoCal-rooted dessert shop specializing in custom ice cream sandwiches, cookies, and brownies with build-your-own combinations. Overlaps with SnoCorner on the customization-driven dessert, SoCal market presence, and family-friendly casual dining experience.
• Tropical Sno: Shaved-ice and soft-serve franchise with a southern US and West Coast footprint offering customizable syrup flavors and ice cream add-ons. Compares directly with SnoCorner on shaved-ice core product, soft serve add-on offerings, and price-point-driven walk-in retail.

Emerging players

• Coolhaus: Gourmet ice cream sandwich and dessert brand with strong SoCal presence and catering operations for corporate events and weddings. Overlaps with SnoCorner on the dessert catering motion, premium/gourmet positioning, and event-driven B2B sales to weddings and corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Cinnabon: Global bakery-cafe chain specializing in cinnamon rolls and baked treats with mall-based retail and catering distribution. Indirect category overlap with SnoCorner via fresh-baked beignets/funnel cakes and event/catering distribution channels.
• Wetzel's Pretzels: National fresh-baked snack franchise offering pretzels and adjacent baked treats at mall and street-front locations with catering programs. Comparable to SnoCorner on the fresh-made-to-order baked snack axis, mall/foot-traffic retail format, and event catering motion.
• Auntie Anne's: Global pretzel and baked-snack franchise with extensive catering operations for corporate events, schools, and fundraisers. Comparable to SnoCorner on the freshly-baked casual snack offering, multi-channel catering footprint, and street-front retail plus event-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/snocorner/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@snocorner?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/snocornerlbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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