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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- This April, Cold Stone Creamery® is taking guests on a flavor journey with the all new Our Dubai Chocolate Creation™!
Located at 1835 S Santan Village Pkwy, Suite 108, the shop is owned and operated by Jill Braithwaite.
Harout Abgaryan is continuing to build his Wetzel's Pretzels portfolio, opening his fifth location at Gilroy Premium Outlets alongside his father, longtime operator Varuzh Abgaryan.
American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), an iconic leader in treats and food, announced today a new DQ restaurant opening on Monday, April 6.
Wetzel’s Pretzels is opening a new bakery at Gilroy Premium Outlets, one of California’s top retail destinations, as the brand continues to bring its signature treats to Santa Clara County.
ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Jeremiah's Italian Ice is turning up the heat with the release and reveal of its limited-time Secret Scoop mystery flavor: Island Fire Italian Ice, a bold and unexpected
The new shop is owned and operated by franchise partners Taragh and Babbie Mulvany and marks the brand’s first location in the state.
DQ Grill & Chill Chenoa offers free cones on March 19
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer, adding a dynamic and accomplished finance executive to its leadership team as the brand accelerates into its next chapter.
Dairy Queen opens new restaurant in Chenoa, IL on March 12.
Julie Hagovsky will open a new MilkShake Factory location in Florham Park, New Jersey, on March 21, bringing the dessert concept to Morris County as she begins building a multi-unit presence with the brand.
Rita's Italian Ice gives away free Italian ice on first day of spring
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is offering resale opportunities for three of its established South Florida locations.
MilkShake Factory opens in Florham Park, NJ on March 21, 2026
Build-A-Bear launches Frosted Animal Cookie Collection with 3 new items.
On Friday, March 6, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Cafe will host a grand opening celebration for its first-ever Music City location in the heart of Nashville Yards in the Pinnacle Music Center.
Andy's Frozen Custard celebrates 40th anniversary with limited-time cake treats.
Owned and operated by local franchise partners Greg Harmon and Carsen Wisniewski, the Scottsdale location will bring MilkShake Factory’s signature combination of housemade ice cream and generational chocolate craftsmanship to the community.
Rita's Italian Ice gives away free Italian Ice on March 20.
The Roswell store is owned and operated by franchisee Bobby Childers, marking his first MilkShake Factory location.
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Yogurtland is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar's all-new animated comedy adventure, Hoppers, with a bold, limited-time flavor ahead of the film's release exclusively in theaters March 6.
MilkShake Factory debuts Strawberry Matcha Milkshake for St. Patrick's Day.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is putting a frozen spin on one of today’s most in-demand beverages with the launch of its NEW Frozen Matcha.
The new store location signifies Wetzel’s Pretzels continued expansion into high-traffic retail environments, including prime Walmart locations.