Snacks & dessert — page 2

Hot Dog on a Stick offers free lemonade with party packs.

Kilwins launched a lower-cost franchise model called Kilwins Select, designed to expand access to franchise ownership while maintaining product consistency.

Shipley Donuts has signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states and marking a significant step forward in the brand's national growth.

As retailers build out their autumn planograms, several key trends are emerging in the snacks space that are changing how they approach the segment.

This Halloween, there’s no need to choose between candy and frozen custard because Andy’s Frozen Custard is serving up both in one cup.

The Kilwins Select model features a smaller footprint, simplified build-out and a curated product assortment.

The new Chocolate Birthday Cake Pop ($3.45) features housemade chocolate cake and rich chocolate ganache frosting, dipped in milk chocolate and finished with colorful rainbow sprinkles.

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a new bakery inside a Walmart Supercenter in Worcester, Massachusetts, marking its fourth location in the state and further expanding the brand's presence in high-traffic retail environments,

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, a Florida-based frozen dessert brand, has named Lisa McGill vice president of franchise development.

Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Massachusetts with a new bakery inside a Walmart Supercenter.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice ranks No. 375 on Franchise Times Top 400

During my years as a multi-unit Cold Stone Creamery franchisee, I learned that some of the most important leadership lessons do not arrive in classrooms, conference rooms, or carefully planned training sessions.

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is expanding its Massachusetts footprint with a new bakery inside the Supercenter Walmart in Worcester.

Richard Screnci has been appointed executive director of Famous Brands International, the parent company of Mrs.

Carvel has partnered with plant-based frozen dessert company KLIMON to introduce a permanent non-dairy menu across its more than 300 locations nationwide.

Doug Sanders works every day at the TCBY franchise location in Dallas he owns.

Kelli Schroeder has been named chief development officer of Kilwins, a premium confectionery and ice cream franchise.

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery open new location

Dairy Queen is one of the most recognizable names in quick-service restaurants, with more than 7,800 locations in more than 20 countries.

Cold Stone Creamery offers treats inspired by The Cat in the Hat.

Palm Berries brings back Cookie Butter Bowl on Oct. 3

South Block, the better-for-you brand behind made-to-order acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, is giving guests a new way to fuel up and meet their wellness goals.

Kilwins has two reasons to celebrate this National Dessert Day: the brand was named USA TODAY’s 2026 No.

Stewart’s Shops recently won first place awards for its Chocolate Dairy Shake and Mango Dragon Fruit Sherbet at the 2026 World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin.