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title: "The Dolly Llama Signs Franchise Deal In Pennsylvania, Marking Third For The Concept"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9ceea5ec-5012-4ad9-8e5a-b5fc7ba0899f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210804_the_dolly_llama_signs_franchise_deal_in_pennsylvania_marking_third_for_the_.html
category: "Signs"
industry: "Business Services"
segment: "Signs"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-08-04T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:25:08.868Z
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# The Dolly Llama Signs Franchise Deal In Pennsylvania, Marking Third For The Concept

**TL;DR:** The Dolly Llama signs a franchise deal in Pennsylvania, marking its third market expansion, and plans to bring its unique waffle and artisanal ice cream concept to Bethlehem, PA. The brand prides itself on offering authentic European flavors and techniques, with a variety of waffle styles and interactive menu options.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-08-04. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210804_the_dolly_llama_signs_franchise_deal_in_pennsylvania_marking_third_for_the_.html).*

## Story

“Bethlehem is quite a beautiful and charming town to live in. We love the great community here, so bringing a fun dessert shop like The Dolly Llama to our hometown is an exciting venture,” said franchisee and Bethlehem resident Jeff Vasquez. “Waffles and ice cream together just make sense and there’s nothing quite like the concept in the area. Having lived in Bethlehem for over 20 years, the town has so much potential for growth and we’re thrilled to make this business a place for friends, families and the community to gather and enjoy unique and delicious ice cream treats.”

The brand prides itself on offering authentic European flavors and techniques, such as Belgian waffles using traditional methods, and the Hong Kong Bubble Waffle prepared with a special batter that produces a unique crispy and custard-like texture. The three unique waffle styles -- OG Liege Waffle, Bubble Waffle, and Bubble Waffle Jr -- are the base of the interactive menu of ‘Top Picks’ waffle and ice cream desserts, ice cream waffle sandwiches, and a ‘Build Your Own’ menu, where customers are encouraged to “go nuts'' with unlimited toppings resulting in endless flavor possibilities and combinations. Signature Shakes are another over-the-top brand staple.

“Having just recently announced The Dolly Lllama’s expansion plans and already inking our third market deal is very exciting for the concept. We’ve found great partners in Jeff and Liliana to expand The Dolly Llama to Pennsylvania and we’re confident that the community of Bethlehem will welcome the concept the same way we found great popularity in Los Angeles,” said co-founder Eric Shomof.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Business Services (sector)
- franchise deal (topic)
- Pennsylvania (location)
- market expansion (topic)
- Los Angeles (location)
- unique concept (topic)
- Bethlehem (location)
- waffle and ice cream (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210804_the_dolly_llama_signs_franchise_deal_in_pennsylvania_marking_third_for_the_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9ceea5ec-5012-4ad9-8e5a-b5fc7ba0899f).