Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Continues Florida Growth with New Panama City Opening

Franchisee Bob Amin opens second Jeremiah’s location, bringing the frozen treat brand to the Sweetbay community

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the award-winning frozen treat brand known for its superior frozen treats, continued its Florida growth in August with the opening of a new shop in Panama City and the crowning of a new multi-unit operator,

Key Takeaways

• Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened its newest Panama City location on August 26 at 950 Promenade St., Suite E, in the Sweetbay community.
• The shop is owned by Bob Amin, who also owns Jeremiah’s West Panama City Beach location.
• The opening highlights continued franchise growth in Florida and Amin’s expanding relationship with the Jeremiah’s system.

The Story

The new Jeremiah’s Italian Ice shop, located at 950 Promenade St., Suite E, in Panama City, officially opened August 26. The location is owned by franchisee Bob Amin, who also owns the West Panama City Beach shop that reopened earlier this year under new ownership.

Amin’s second Jeremiah’s location brings the brand to Sweetbay, a growing Panama City community designed around residential neighborhoods, outdoor spaces and local gathering places. The new shop introduces the area to Jeremiah’s signature Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream and Jelati, creating a unique frozen treat destination for families, residents and visitors in the community.

“Bob’s continued growth with Jeremiah’s is a great example of the confidence our franchise owners have in the brand and the opportunity ahead,” said Michael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. “After opening his first location in West Panama City Beach, Bob is now expanding his presence in the market with a second location in Panama City. We are excited to see him continue building with Jeremiah’s and bringing our fun, high-quality treat experience to more guests in the Florida Panhandle.”

The opening of the Sweeybay location reflects the strength of the Jeremiah’s franchise model. Amin’s quick expansion from one shop to two shows how the brand can support owners who see opportunity in multiple locations and want to grow with a concept built around memorable guest experiences, community connection and a sold lineup of quality frozen treats fans can’t get anywhere else.

A Focused Menu with Room for Creativity

Jeremiah’s menu starts with a focused foundation with plenty of room for creativity. New flavors, seasonal offerings and product ideas are developed in thoughtful ways that build on what franchisees already know how to serve.

That balance of simplicity and innovation is part of what draws people to Jeremiah’s. Many franchise owners first discovered the brand as guests, fell in love with the experience and saw an opportunity to bring that same sense of joy to their own communities.

Founded in 1996, Jeremiah’s has grown from a beloved Florida favorite into a national franchise brand with a presence in markets across the United States. The concept is designed to deliver a high-energy, family-friendly guest experience while offering franchise owners a focused operating model built around signature products, colorful branding and local community engagement.

For more information about Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise opportunities, visit www.jeremiahsfranchise.com.

ABOUT JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE

Founded in 1996 and franchising since 2019, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is known for its superior frozen treats, energetic brand personality and guest experience built around its motto, LIVE LIFE TO THE COOLEST®.

Jeremiah’s has earned national recognition for both innovation and franchise growth, including being named “America’s Most Unique Restaurant Menu” in the 2026 Datassential 500 Awards, ranking No. 211 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500® list and honored by Franchise Times as one of its “Fast & Serious: 40 Smart Growing Franchises.”

With 175+ locations open or in development across Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas, Jeremiah’s continues expanding throughout the Southern United States. For more information about Jeremiah’s franchise opportunity, visit jeremiahsfranchise.com.