May 19, 2026 // Franchising.com // Pittsburgh, PA – MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with the launch of its new American Classics Menu, available from Monday, May 25 through Sunday, September 13. The nostalgic summer lineup features six new seasonal treats inspired by classic American desserts and old-fashioned soda fountain favorites.
“Our family’s history has always been tied to classic American treats, from root beer floats to chocolate malts served at our great-grandparents’ old-fashioned soda fountain in Pittsburgh,” said Dana Edwards Manatos, Founder & CEO of MilkShake Factory. “For America’s 250th birthday, we wanted to create a menu that honors that history while giving guests a fun, nostalgic way to celebrate the flavors they grew up loving.”
The new limited time offerings at MilkShake Factory include:
“Every item on this menu has a connection to America’s dessert history,” added Edwards Manatos. “The All-American Apple Pie Milkshake leads the lineup as a nod to one of the country’s most recognizable desserts, while the rest of the menu celebrates regional favorites and nostalgic treats that have been part of American food culture for generations.”
Rooted in four generations of chocolate-making expertise, MilkShake Factory continues to create handcrafted treats that bring people together. From its signature milkshakes made with in-house ice cream to its small-batch chocolates, every item on the menu reflects a commitment to quality and hospitality.
The American Classics Menu will be available at MilkShake Factory locations nationwide from May 25 through September 13, 2026, while supplies last.
For more information or to find a MilkShake Factory location near you, visit www.themilkshakefactory.com or follow @milkshakefactory on social media.
MilkShake Factory is a premium dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as premium chocolates crafted by generational chocolatiers. Family-owned since 1914, the company evolved from an old-fashioned soda fountain to one of Pittsburgh's most iconic sweet spots and is now adding locations across the United States. With a mission to create simple moments of joy, MilkShake Factory is quickly becoming a community dessert destination creating smiles from coast to coast. To learn more visit milkshakefactory.com.
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MilkShake Factory is a dessert destination, serving up handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream, as well as premium chocolates crafted by generational chocolatiers.