List of ice cream parlor chains

List of Ice Cream Parlor Chains

Ice cream parlors are specialized shops that serve ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt to consumers. These establishments often offer a variety of flavors and may also sell ice cream-related products such as cones, toppings, and take-home packages. Ice cream parlors can be standalone shops or part of a chain, which operates multiple locations regionally, nationally, or internationally. This article provides an overview of notable ice cream parlor chains around the world.

United States

• Baskin-Robbins - Founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, California, Baskin-Robbins is one of the world's largest chains of ice cream specialty shops. It is known for its "31 flavors" slogan, which signifies that a customer could have a different flavor every day of the month.
• Ben & Jerry's - Established in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, Ben & Jerry's is renowned for its rich, chunk-filled ice cream and commitment to social causes. The company operates globally, with shops and licensed supermarkets selling their products.
• Dairy Queen - Dairy Queen, often abbreviated DQ, is an American chain of soft serve ice cream and fast-food restaurants owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc. The first DQ restaurant was located in Joliet, Illinois, opened in 1940. It is known for its Blizzards and soft-serve ice cream.
• Cold Stone Creamery - Founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery offers premium ice cream made on the premises and customized for patrons at the time of order. Cold Stone is famous for its wide variety of mix-ins, which provide for thousands of flavor combinations.

Europe

• Amorino (gelato) - Amorino is a European chain of gelato shops that was founded in 2002 by two childhood friends, Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi. Amorino is known for its high-quality gelato and unique presentation, often serving gelato in the shape of a flower.
• Gelato Fiasco - Although originating in the United States, Gelato Fiasco has gained popularity for its authentic Italian-style gelato. It offers a variety of traditional and innovative flavors, made with fresh ingredients.

Asia

• Mövenpick Ice Cream - Mövenpick Ice Cream, a Swiss brand, has a strong presence in Asia, offering a range of gourmet ice cream flavors that are inspired by desserts from around the world.
• Kwality Wall's - Kwality Wall's is an ice cream brand owned by the British-Dutch company Unilever. It is extremely popular in India and neighboring countries, offering a wide range of ice cream flavors and frozen desserts.

Oceania

• New Zealand Natural - Founded in 1984, New Zealand Natural is an ice cream company based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is known for its premium ice cream made from fresh New Zealand milk and cream.

South America

• Freddo (ice cream) - Freddo is an Argentine ice cream parlor chain that was founded in 1969 in Buenos Aires. It is renowned for its artisanal gelato, particularly its dulce de leche flavors.

See Also

• Ice cream
• Gelato
• Frozen yogurt
• Sorbet

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