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title: "Alsies Welcomes First Franchisee in Harrisburg, PA – Scott Shapiro to open Alsies Ice Cream Truck in March 2025"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/343480b0-eeb8-48e5-a45f-73256f4dc747
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250221_alsies_welcomes_first_franchisee_in_harrisburg_pa__scott_shapiro_to_open_al.html
category: "Snacks & dessert"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Snacks & dessert"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-02-21T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:36.228Z
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# Alsies Welcomes First Franchisee in Harrisburg, PA – Scott Shapiro to open Alsies Ice Cream Truck in March 2025

**TL;DR:** Alsies has announced its first franchisee, Scott Shapiro, who will open a new location in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in March 2025. The Shapiro family will bring Alsies' ice cream experience to the local community.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-02-21. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250221_alsies_welcomes_first_franchisee_in_harrisburg_pa__scott_shapiro_to_open_al.html).*

## Story

Harrisburg, PA – Alsies is excited to announce its first franchisee, Scott Shapiro, who will be opening a new location in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Scott, alongside his wife Kellie and their children, will bring Alsies’ beloved ice cream experience to the local community starting in March 2025.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Scott and his family to Alsies,” said Travis Kososki, Founder of Alsies. “Their passion for bringing joy to their community aligns perfectly with our mission, and we can’t wait for the residents of Harrisburg to experience the magic of Alsies.”

Scott, a long-time Harrisburg resident, is eager to embark on this new venture with his family. “We’re excited to introduce Alsies to the Harrisburg area,” said Scott Shapiro. “This is a great opportunity for us to be involved in our community and create lasting memories for our neighbors through our love for ice cream.”

Alsies has built a reputation for combining a fun, nostalgic experience with gourmet ice cream and excellent customer service. The Harrisburg location will follow suit, offering a curated menu of high quality ice cream, perfect for local events, parties, and neighborhood routes.

The Shapiro family is busy preparing for their grand opening in March 2025. As they finalize preparations, they look forward to engaging with the Harrisburg community and becoming a part of its vibrant culture.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- franchisee (topic)
- ice cream (topic)
- Alsies (company)
- Travis Kososki (person)
- Harrisburg, PA (location)
- Scott Shapiro (person)
- Kellie Shapiro (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250221_alsies_welcomes_first_franchisee_in_harrisburg_pa__scott_shapiro_to_open_al.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/343480b0-eeb8-48e5-a45f-73256f4dc747).