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title: "MilkShake Factory Celebrates First Anniversary of its Chesapeake, Virginia, Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a8ea9b5f-c8be-44ef-8668-2ecec387ba00
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/milkshake-factory-celebrates-first-snniversary-of-its-chesapeake-virginia-location/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Snacks & dessert"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Snacks & dessert"
published: 2026-06-15T19:18:10.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:20:13.289Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# MilkShake Factory Celebrates First Anniversary of its Chesapeake, Virginia, Location

**TL;DR:** MilkShake Factory is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Grassfield location in Chesapeake, VA. The location, owned and operated by Digna and Alexander Forbes, has become a popular destination for families and dessert lovers.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-06-15. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/milkshake-factory-celebrates-first-snniversary-of-its-chesapeake-virginia-location/).*

## Story

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Grassfield location in Chesapeake, VA on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Digna and Alexander Forbes, the Grassfield location has become the kind of place guests turn to when the day calls for something sweet. Over the past year, families, neighbors and dessert lovers have stopped in for everything from after-school milkshakes to weekend treats, making the shop part of everyday celebrations throughout the community.

“We fell in love with MilkShake Factory because it brings people together in such a simple, joyful way,” said Digna Forbes, franchisee of MilkShake Factory Grassfield. “Over the past year, it has been so special to see families experience that for themselves, whether they’re coming in for a birthday, a weekend treat or just a milkshake after a long day.”

Alexander Forbes added, “This community has made our first year unforgettable. From neighbors who have supported us since opening week to guests discovering us for the first time, we’re thankful for every person who has helped make MilkShake Factory Grassfield feel like part of the neighborhood.”

To celebrate, guests are invited to enjoy buy one, get one free Milkshakes, sundaes, and molten cups all day long on Saturday, June 27, 2026.*

**The offer excludes other menu items, including chocolate bars, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and other chocolate retail items.*

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- anniversary celebration (topic)
- franchisee success (topic)
- MilkShake Factory (company)
- Digna Forbes (person)
- Alexander Forbes (person)
- Chesapeake, VA (location)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/milkshake-factory-celebrates-first-snniversary-of-its-chesapeake-virginia-location/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a8ea9b5f-c8be-44ef-8668-2ecec387ba00).