Franchising

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Gainesville, Florida

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October 14, 2021

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is scheduled to open Oct. 26 in Gainesville, Florida. The store will be located at 3232 SW 35th Blvd. in Butler Plaza and is owned by local entrepreneurs Chu Tsai and Dung (Jen) Phan, according to a press release.

This is the first location the couple plans on opening in Gainesville, with an additional location scheduled to open in the near future. The Jeremiah's Italian Ice will offer guests outdoor patio seating, walk-up service windows, third party delivery and carryout options.

The couple was introduced to Jeremiah's Italian Ice years ago when Chu's business, Slice's Concession, sold the brand a piece of refrigeration equipment. Their professional relationship developed into a personal one as the couple grew close with the Jeremiah's team. After learning more about franchising opportunities and truly believing in the concept, the duo knew they had to open up their own location in their hometown.

"My husband and I are extremely proud in bringing Jeremiah's Italian Ice to Gainesville," Phan said in the release. "We hope the local UF student body loves Jeremiah's gelatis as much as we do, and we are ready to work hard to turn our location into a new local favorite."