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Jeremiah's Italian Ice reaches 150th location

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May 22, 2024

Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a leader in the frozen dessert industry, is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its 150th location. The store is in Tucson, Arizona. This achievement signifies significant expansion for the brand within the franchising sector, according to a press release.

"We're overjoyed and incredibly honored to have reached 150 locations in just five years of franchising," Michael Keller, CEO and president of Jeremiah's, said in the release. "This milestone is a true testament to the dedication of our incredible franchisees, the hard work of our entire team, and, of course, our valued and loyal customers. As we continue to grow our footprint, we commit to upholding our values of bold flavors, genuine guest service, a generous heart for our communities, vibrant locations, a Frog Squad 'cool' factor, and a strategic vision, and we look forward to continuing to bring our delicious treats to new communities across the nation."

The milestone marks a significant accomplishment in franchising. According to industry data, only 16% of U.S. franchises surpassed 100 units in 2022. Jeremiah's Italian Ice achieved this feat within a mere five years. Since partnering with Pivotal Growth Partners, a brand accelerator, in 2019, the company has experienced explosive growth. With 40 new locations opened in 2023 alone, Jeremiah's Italian Ice boasts a presence across 11 states.

"Partnering with Jeremiah's Italian Ice has been an incredible journey," Cameron Cummins, co-founder of Pivotal Growth Partners, said in the release. "A key factor in rapid franchise development is a strategic business development plan, and it has been an honor to work alongside the team to develop the foundation for such explosive growth. Jeremiah's drive and dedication to their mission has yielded them great success thus far, and we at Pivotal Growth Partners look forward to continuing our commitment to growing the brand together and reaching new heights in the coming years."

Each Jeremiah's Italian Ice location offers a vibrant atmosphere with over 40 rotating flavors of Italian Ice and soft ice cream. Customers can also indulge in Jeremiah's Gelati, a combination of Italian ice and soft ice cream offering endless flavor combinations.