Paciugo Gelato Franchise News

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè Showcases Beer-Infused Gelato Flavors March 17, 2011 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with robust beer-infused gelato flavors sure to charm the taste buds of its customers.

The family owned and operated company specializing in authentic Italian gelato will have on tap Guinness Irish Stout Gelato and Chocolate Guinness Gelato. Each flavor indulges the senses with the rich, smooth taste of gelato bolstered by a hint of beer, without the headache.

"We paired the most loved Irish beer, Guinness Irish Stout, with our creamy, sweet Italian gelato to toast the luck of the Irish," said Vincent Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè...

Authentic Italian Gelato Chain Recognized for Fast, Outstanding Growth DALLAS, TX, December 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was ranked 285 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. It's the brand's fourth appearance on the list. The national gelato chain is known for delighting consumers' taste buds with authentic, handcrafted, artisanal Italian gelato, sorbet and hot/cold specialty drinks, and has steadily increased its ranking every year.

"The fact that we have steadily moved up in the Franchise 500 rankings year after year is a testament to our economic strength and our stability as a franchise system," said Keith Albright, Chief Operating Officer of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè...

Authentic Italian Gelato Chain Recognized for Fast, Outstanding Growth December 29, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was ranked 285 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. It's the brand's fourth appearance on the list. The national gelato chain is known for delighting consumers' taste buds with authentic, handcrafted, artisanal Italian gelato, sorbet and hot/cold specialty drinks, and has steadily increased its ranking every year.

"The fact that we have steadily moved up in the Franchise 500 rankings year after year is a testament to our economic strength and our stability as a franchise system," said Keith Albright, Chief Operating Officer of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè...

November 23, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family-owned and operated franchisor of authentic Italian gelato, today announced that Keith Albright has been named the company's new Chief Operating Officer. Albright has served as the company's Senior Vice President of Franchising for the past year. He will now oversee franchise operations/relations and marketing, in addition to spearheading the company's domestic and international franchise growth.

"Keith is a natural born leader who well understands franchising," said Ugo Ginatta, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè. "Since joining our executive team 12 months ago, Keith has added considerable value to the Paciugo brand and its operations, which includes opening our first airport location (Cleveland Hopkins International)...

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Bring Traditional Italian Gelato to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport November 09, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Atlanta-based MBC Concessions is satisfying travelers' cravings for authentic Italian gelato with the opening of the first Paciugo Gelato & Caffè location in Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Operating in Terminal C at Gate 9, the opening marks the first Paciugo Gelato & Caffè location to open in an airport destination.

"This is a significant milestone for the Paciugo Gelato & Caffè brand as we continue to execute our strategic growth plan both nationally and internationally," said Keith Albright, Chief Operating Officer for Paciugo Gelato & Caffè...

Authentic Italian Gelateria Plans Expansion into South Korea and other Asia-Pacific Markets October 15, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated franchisor of authentic Italian gelato shops, today announced plans to bring its hand-crafted artisanal Italian gelato to selected Asia-Pacific markets, beginning with South Korea.

During the past 10 years, Ugo Ginatta, co-founder and CEO of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè and his wife, Cristiana, and son Vincenzo, have grown the brand to 46 franchised locations in the U.S. and Mexico and have developed a world-class manufacturing and distribution infrastructure which delivers the highest quality ingredients and other products to its franchise owners...

Authentic Italian Gelato Chain Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Free Scoop of Gelato for Everyone

September 15, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS - Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated Italian gelateria, today announced it will declare September 30th Paciugo Gelato Day.

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Paciugo Gelato & Caffè will offer customers across the nation a complimentary scoop from two of its Italian gelato recipes, Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel and Amarena Black Cherry Swirl. The Paciugo 10 year anniversary marks a significant milestone for company co-founders Cristiana Ginatta, her husband Ugo and his son Vincenzo, after leaving their hometown of Torino, Italy for Dallas, Texas a decade ago...

Order in Italian, Give Your Cashier a High Five or Be Rewarded for Just Having a Good Hair Day; Customers Set Out to Collect 12 Stamps to Receive Free Medio Paciugo Pack September 03, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè is inviting customers on a sweet travel journey that offers big rewards and freebies.

Starting Labor Day weekend, Paciugoites can stop by any participating Paciugo Gelato & Caffè nationwide to fill-out an in-store "Pledge" to become a Good Citizen of Paciugo and receive a Paciugo Passaporto stamp booklet that mimics a real-life travel passport. The Paciugo Passaporto contains 12 sweet tasks that customers perform in order to receive a stamp. These include ordering in Italian, giving the cashier a high-five, wearing mismatched socks and even "busting a move" while waiting in line...

May 26, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – In celebration of Memorial Day, Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated company specializing in authentic Italian gelato, will offer its customers a complimentary upgrade scoop of gelato from its recently introduced line of culinary-inspired flavors throughout the holiday weekend.

"We feel that it is important to recognize our U.S. military veterans and couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the holiday than with a free scoop of delicious handmade, authentic Italian gelato for all our customers," said Cristiana Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè. "We are thankful for our U.S. military veterans and those still active in service this Memorial Day weekend...

Popular Italian Gelateria Treating Moms to Free Piccolo Cup of Gelato and Giving Away Mother Approved "Mom" Tattoos May 10, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, Texas – In celebration of Mother's Day, on Sunday, May 9, 2010, Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated company specializing in handcrafted Italian Gelato, is giving moms across the nation a complimentary Piccolo cup (Italian for small) of their favorite gelato. The savory treat is Paciugo Gelato & Caffè's way of saying, "Grazie mamma, sei il migliore (Italian for 'Thanks mom, you're the best')!"

Families visiting any of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè's 41 locations will be able to show their appreciation for mom with a fun, washable Mother approved "Mom" tattoo to sport throughout the day...

Creative Culinary Combo Cristiana Ginatta and Bob Blumer Collaborate to Develop New Flavors May 05, 2010 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated company specializing in authentic Italian gelato, today announced it will unveil four indulgent flavor combinations that will broaden the palates for its new and loyal gelato customers.

Bob Blumer, celebrity chef and host of the hit show Glutton for Punishment, which airs on the Food Network, called on Cristiana Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, to help develop a collection of flavors for the popular 2009 Austin Ice Cream Festival. Their collaboration resulted in four unique flavors, including the Ice Cream Festival's Best in Class award winner, Maple Bacon Crunch...

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Bring Traditional Italian Gelato to U.S. Airport Destinations March 17, 2010 // Franchising.com // Dallas, Texas – Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family-owned and operated franchisor of authentic Italian gelato shops, has entered into a strategic alliance with MBC Concessions, Inc., an established airport concessionaire with more than 15 years in quality airport operations experience.

The partnership will help fuel the continued growth of the Paciugo Gelato & Caffè brand to now include commercial airports across all 48 contiguous states. With this new partnership, MBC Concessions plans on making strategic alliances with prime and/or minority owned concessionaires to strategically place Paciugo gelaterias in the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and beyond...

Dallas-Based Paciugo Hires Experienced Industry Executive to Lead Company's Growth April 28, 2009 // Franchising.com // Dallas, Texas – Paciugo Gelato Caffè, a family owned and operated company specializing in artisan Italian Gelato, announced today that Steve Berkman has been named President of Franchising. In his new role, Berkman will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's franchising division including development, sales, administration, marketing, IT, operations support and training.

"We are thrilled to bring Steve on board to head up the franchise division of Paciugo and to reach our national expansion goals," said Ugo Ginatta, founder of Paciugo Gelato Caffè. "Steve comes with a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in the franchising industry and we look forward to offering our franchisees world-class support under his guidance...

PACIUGO GELATO FRANCHISE SET TO REFRESH

THE $26 BILLION U.S. FROZEN DESSERT SECTOR

Italy's Obsession with Gelato Spreads to the United States

Dallas, TX – Gelato, the centuries-old Italian delicacy, is as common on Italy's street corners as Starbucks in the United States. Now, after seven years of success in the U.S., an Italian entrepreneurial family is emerging as a leader in the frozen dessert sector and is on a mission to give U.S. consumers the "real deal" of authentic gelato.

Paciugo Gelato, (pronounced "pah-choo-go"), is luring new fans of the 'delizioso' Italian gelato experience at a rapid pace, attracting consumers and entrepreneurs interested in the business opportunity...