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title: "Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Reopens Panhandle Frozen Treat Shop Under New Ownership"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/08dc7ec2-83a1-4019-9f91-5f83cfc14482
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260714_jeremiahs_italian_ice_reopens_panhandle_frozen_treat_shop_under_new_ownersh.html
category: "Snacks & dessert"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Snacks & dessert"
published: 2026-07-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:32.192Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Reopens Panhandle Frozen Treat Shop Under New Ownership

**TL;DR:** Jeremiah's Italian Ice has reopened its West Panama City Beach location under new ownership by Bob Amin, who brings multi-brand restaurant franchise experience to the brand. Amin has another Jeremiah's location in development, expected to open in mid- to late July.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260714_jeremiahs_italian_ice_reopens_panhandle_frozen_treat_shop_under_new_ownersh.html).*

## Story

- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice reopened its West Panama City Beach location on June 16 under new ownership.

- New franchisee Bob Amin brings multi-brand restaurant franchise experience to the Jeremiah’s system.

- Amin has another Jeremiah’s location currently in development, with an opening expected in mid- to late July.

The West Panama City Beach shop, located in Panama City Beach, Florida, officially reopened June 16. The location had previously closed and has now been reactivated under new ownership by Bob Amin, an owner new to Jeremiah’s, but not new to franchising.

Amin brings existing restaurant experience to the brand, with a portfolio that includes Fazoli’s, Checkers and Marco’s Pizza. His food service director, Jason Alverson, has a personal connection to Jeremiah’s, having grown up in Orlando and already being familiar with the popular brand.

“Bob’s experience as a restaurant operator makes him a strong addition to the Jeremiah’s franchise system,” said Michael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. “Reopening the West Panama City Beach shop gives us an opportunity to bring Jeremiah’s back to a high-traffic coastal market under new ownership, and we are excited to support Bob as he continues building with the brand.”

For Jeremiah’s, the West Panama City Beach reopening is part of its ongoing business activity in Florida.

The shop offers Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream and Jelatis. It is located along Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, Florida.

The concept focuses on a limited menu centered on signature products.

The operating model emphasizes signature products, branding, and local community engagement in a focused format.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Checkers (company)
- Marco's Pizza (company)
- Fazoli's (company)
- new ownership (topic)
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice (company)
- location reopening (topic)
- Michael Keller (person)
- Panama City Beach (location)
- restaurant operation (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260714_jeremiahs_italian_ice_reopens_panhandle_frozen_treat_shop_under_new_ownersh.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/08dc7ec2-83a1-4019-9f91-5f83cfc14482).