--- title: "Partners Open MilkShake Factory in Hilton Head" url: https://burnaze.com/article/00fa4c17-a0fa-4035-8214-d9e9d2b07c7f source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/20250701_partners_open_milkshake_factory_in_hilton_head.html author: "M. Scott Morris" category: "Snacks & dessert" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Snacks & dessert" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2025-07-01T07:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T20:10:00.466Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/9660_plate.jpg --- # Partners Open MilkShake Factory in Hilton Head **TL;DR:** Partners Julie Thomas, Dana Soucy, and Brent Howard have opened a MilkShake Factory location in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with plans to open two more stores in Savannah, Georgia. The location offers MilkShake Factory's signature ice cream made fresh in store daily. *By M. Scott Morris, originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-07-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/20250701_partners_open_milkshake_factory_in_hilton_head.html).* ## Story Julie Thomas, Dana Soucy, and Brent Howard recently opened their first MilkShake Factory in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The new unit is located at 1201 Main St. "We were drawn to Hilton Head because it's more than just a vacation spot; it's a community," Soucy said. "We wanted to open a place where both locals and visitors could come together over something fun, nostalgic, and delicious. MilkShake Factory brings that experience to life." While this is their only location on the island, the group has two more stores planned for Savannah, Georgia. "There's a real opportunity here to become part of the everyday rhythm of the island, not just for tourists, but for families and neighbors who live here year-round," Thomas said. "We're excited to offer something that adds a little sweetness to people's day." Every item is made with MilkShake Factory's signature ice cream, created fresh in store daily using an exclusive recipe. Howard added, "From the very beginning, we've been impressed by the care and craft behind MilkShake Factory, from the quality of the ingredients to the guest experience. We knew this was something special that we wanted to bring to Hilton Head." - Get Started in Franchising - Franchise Rankings & Awards - Franchise Sales & Development - Featured Franchise Stories Franchising.com is produced by Franchise Update Media. Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media. 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 PH. (408) 402-5681 - Franchisee Financing & Lending - Site Selection & Real Estate - Supply Chain & Procurement - Annual Franchise Development Report - Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference - Franchise Leadership & Development Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine - Franchise Update Magazine - Franchise Update Franchisor Report - Franchising Express Report - International Franchise Report - Multi-Unit Franchisee Report The multi-unit franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by Multi-Unit Franchisee or Franchise Update Media Group. We are not engaged in, supporting, or endorsing any specific franchise, business opportunity, company or individual. No statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation. We encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - QSR (sector) - franchise development (topic) - new location (topic) - M. Scott Morris (person) - MilkShake Factory (company) - Savannah, Georgia (location) - Hilton Head (location) - Julie Thomas (person) - Dana Soucy (person) - Brent Howard (person) --- Originally reported by M. Scott Morris, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/20250701_partners_open_milkshake_factory_in_hilton_head.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/00fa4c17-a0fa-4035-8214-d9e9d2b07c7f).