Food manufacturing executive and CPG commercialization expert Gail Kurpgeweit explains why restaurants, bakeries, coffee companies, confectioners, and established consumer brands may be uniquely positioned to win in frozen retail, and how Ice Cream Factory helps turn existing brand loyalty into scalable ice cream products. The next breakout ice cream brand may already have a line out the door. It may be a restaurant known for a signature dessert. A bakery with a cult followin

Ice Cream Factory, LLC Advances Strategic Midwest Cold-Chain Expansion Planned 198,000-square-foot facility in Lebanon, Missouri will add frozen storage, distribution, and rail-enabled freight capacity for frozen food manufacturers, retailers, national brands, and private label partners. For frozen food companies, growth is only as strong as the infrastructure behind it. As brands, retailers, importers, and private label programs scale nationally, reliable frozen storage an

We are entering a new chapter that strengthens our operations and positions the brand for national growth. Ice Cream Factory is now part of PNC Brands Group, LLC , the portfolio company behind several fast-growing food brands led by CEO Gail Kurpgeweit. This move strengthens our ability to scale while protecting the core of what makes Ice Cream Factory so beloved. If you know our brand, you know we obsess over flavor, texture, and the craft behind every batch. Our inclusio

It's not goodbye. It is see you later. As we shut down our scoop shops, we promise to run into you in the grocery store aisle, like an old friend. And who knows, maybe one day the lights will flicker on again but for now, we have decided to focus on being an ice cream manufacturer and spreading Happiness further!

We are retiring some of our flavors to make room for some EVEN BETTER ones!

Since the very beginning, Ice Cream Factory has built a loyal fan base thanks to our high-quality ice cream and unforgettable flavors....

At Ice Cream Factory , quality isn’t just a priority—it’s our standard. From the ingredients we use to the team we build, everything is...