Ice Cream Franchise News
The latest Ice Cream franchise news.
Friendly’s is refreshing its menu with a renewed focus on the dishes guests love most, introducing new entrees while continuing to celebrate the classic comfort and value that define the brand.
January 28th, 2026
Valentine’s Day may come once a year, but at Kilwins, high-quality, hand-crafted chocolate made with care, craftsmanship and a whole lot of love has been a hallmark of the brand since 1947.
January 27th, 2026
On Valentine’s Day this year, everyone can eat their heart out at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream.
January 21st, 2026
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June 2nd, 2026
Handel’s Ice Cream expands to Vancouver, Washington with a new location.
January 15th, 2026
Love is in the air and Cold Stone Creamery® has you covered!
January 7th, 2026
This holiday season, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is stirring up festive flavors that capture the warmth and nostalgia of classic holiday treats.
December 22nd, 2025
Orange Leaf is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in St. George, Utah.
December 11th, 2025
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has named two seasoned industry leaders to its executive team.
December 11th, 2025
Yogurtland, the nation’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand with more than 220 locations across the United States and internationally, announced today it has signed agreements for 13 new stores.
December 5th, 2025
Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature blend of joyful dining, innovative pizzas and nostalgic treats to Southern Arizona with a new restaurant slated to open in Tucson in early 2026.
December 3rd, 2025
Orange Leaf is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Aledo, Texas, a town in Parker County, just outside of Weatherford.
November 20th, 2025
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Kerry Pipes
February 6th, 2026
Cold Stone Creamery® is spreading holiday cheer one bite at a time with new festive flavors and desserts that capture the spirit of the season.
November 20th, 2025
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “RMCF”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), America’s Chocolatier™ is reporting financial and operating results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended...
October 14th, 2025
Get ready to savor the season at Friendly’s as it ushers in both the fall and winter seasons with comforting new menu items, a breakfast relaunch and festive holiday treats designed to honor nearly a century of shared family traditions.
October 8th, 2025
What better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than with a gift card to a dessert-lover's paradise?
October 7th, 2025
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is rolling out its first branded food truck to bring the restaurant’s family‑friendly experience to neighborhoods, schools and events.
October 2nd, 2025
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is building momentum with the addition of four seasoned leaders to its executive team.
September 24th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream expands into Missouri with its first location in Belton.
September 10th, 2025
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M. Scott Morris
January 28th, 2026
Friendly’s is keeping the 90th birthday celebrations going with a sweet partner, Coca-Cola®.
September 3rd, 2025
Häagen-Dazs® Shops is taking the season’s most iconic flavor and giving it a luxe, over-the-top twist made for cozy moments, crisp fall strolls, and savoring the fall season.
August 27th, 2025
Step right up and taste the magic of fall now at Cold Stone Creamery®!
August 27th, 2025
Handel's Ice Cream opens in Santa Clarita at the brand-new Sand Canyon Center.
August 25th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream is bringing its best tasting ingredients to the greater Kansas City area.
August 25th, 2025
Marble Slab Creamery is embracing one of the most buzz-worthy dessert trends with the launch of its new Dubai Chocolate Sundae.
August 18th, 2025
Happy Joe’s is officially back in New Ulm, bringing its legendary menu and family-friendly atmosphere to 1700 N. Broadway.
August 6th, 2025
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Kevin Behan
January 10th, 2026
Cold Stone Creamery® is bringing nostalgic flavors to the forefront this summer with the launch of its limited-time Root Beer Ice Cream, available now through August 31.
August 4th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream officially opens Houston's first walk-up and drive-thru location in the Oak Forest/Heights neighborhood on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
July 30th, 2025
Summertime signals a century of sweet nostalgia for the 100-Year Old Rainbow Cone.
July 23rd, 2025
Kilwins is celebrating National Ice Cream Day (July 20) by giving fans a chance to win “Free Ice Cream for a Year” in the form of an e-gift card with a fun Instagram sweepstakes.
July 15th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream opens its newest Tennessee location at 909 Exchange Lane with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, July 17.
July 15th, 2025
Yogurtland announced today it has signed agreements with four ownership groups to open 15 new locations across California and Texas.
July 14th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream is opening its newest location in Fairlawn, Ohio, at 2935 West Market St, and celebrating with a grand opening on Thursday, July 17, 2025, with family-friendly fun.
July 14th, 2025
Marble Slab Creamery is making Sundaes in July even sweeter for National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Day.
July 10th, 2025
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David Leonardo
January 1st, 2026
Friendly’s is turning 90 and celebrating the only way it knows how: with sweet surprises, unbeatable value and a weekend-long birthday bash.
July 8th, 2025
In a time when many brands are focused on cutting costs, Happy Joe’s continues to invest in what matters most: lifting up others.
June 27th, 2025
Kilwins is proud to debut a luxurious new treat just in time for World Chocolate Day on July 7: its Dubai Chocolate Truffle!
June 26th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream grand opening of its new Prosper location on Thursday, June 26.
June 17th, 2025
Häagen-Dazs® Shops is celebrating the arrival of summer with the launch of its Summer Blueberry Collection – a trio of seasonal treats crafted to cool and delight every kind of craving.
June 11th, 2025
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Kevin Behan
December 20th, 2025
Yogurtland is teaming up with Princess Cruises for the ultimate summer collaboration featuring the new tropical-inspired flavors and a chance to set sail on a dream cruise.
June 6th, 2025
Kilwins is set to expand with 10 new locations across the state.
May 29th, 2025
Happy Joe’s made a powerful Florida debut with the grand opening of its first Sunshine State location in Navarre on April 28.
May 21st, 2025
Kilwins announces the appointment of Brad Williams as vice president of franchise operations.
May 13th, 2025
Southern California is getting a little sweeter with the opening of a new Handel’s Ice Cream, just in time for the brand's 80th anniversary.
May 13th, 2025
Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature mix of mouthwatering pizza, sweet ice cream and family fun to Florida for the first time on April 28.
April 17th, 2025
Orange Leaf is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Evansville, Indiana.
April 10th, 2025
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream continues its momentum as the popular chain once again earned a spot on Pizza Marketplace’s yearly list of the “Top 100 Movers & Shakers.”
April 4th, 2025
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Kerry Pipes
November 18th, 2025
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