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Shakey's Pizza adds Thrifty Ice Cream to southern California menu

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August 13, 2026

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Shakey's Pizza Parlor is now serving Thrifty Ice Cream at all of its Southern California locations, according to a press release.

The collaboration pairs the nation's first pizza franchise, established in 1954, with a West Coast ice cream brand founded in 1940.

"Both Shakey's and Thrifty Ice Cream hold a special place in the hearts of Californians," Michael Grundgeiger, president and chief operating officer of Shakey's USA, said in the release. "This partnership is a fun and nostalgic way to bring together two brands that families have loved for decades."

The ice cream is available in 3.6-ounce single-serve cups for $1.99. Diners can choose from four classic Thrifty flavors: Chocolate Malted Krunch, Birthday Cake, Cookies & Cream and Vanilla. For an additional 99 cents, the ice cream can be made into a brownie sundae.

"Bringing together Shakey's iconic pizza and Thrifty's legendary ice cream is the ultimate West Coast culinary crossover," Dani Rothenberg, CEO of Thrifty Ice Cream, said in the release. "It's a sweet and savory match made in California heaven, and we couldn't be more excited for our fans to experience these two historic brands side by side."

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