JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE NAMED ONE OF 2022’s FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES BY ENTREPRENEUR

Orlando, Fla – Jeremiah’s Italian Ice was recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises in 2022 in the March issue of Entrepreneur. The March issue, on newsstands now, presents its annual ranking of the Fastest-Growing Franchises for 2022, highlighting the companies that saw the greatest unit growth worldwide. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice was ranked 138 out 150 franchises.

“As I look back on the last 25 years, I can honestly say I am humbled to be where we are today. This all started out as a high school dream and watching it come to fruition has been truly extraordinary,” said Litwack. “I’m so grateful to have had such an incredible opportunity to give back to these communities, but without our customers and franchisees, none of this would have been possible.”

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has continued to remain a frozen force in the QSR dessert space, celebrating the opening of 28 new locations in 2021 with an additional 45 anticipated in 2022.  Currently operating in 6 states including, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina, the franchise system has increased its footprint 172% since it started the franchise program in 2019. Some notable milestones for the brand in 2021 include celebrating their 25th anniversary in April, as well as opening the 50th location in August, which is owned and operated by a longtime employee of the frozen dessert company.

“The strength of the brand through these challenging times, quality of our product and levels of support throughout the opening process continues to attract new franchise partners.” stated Nicole DiPietro, Vice President of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. “We are eager to build on the momentum we built in 2021 and share our delicious Italian Ice and Soft Ice Cream with new communities across the country.”

The Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the brand’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. Franchise companies are ranked based on their net unit growth—including US franchises, international franchises, and company-owned units—from July 31, 2020 to July 31, 2021, with ties broken based on percentage growth.

“Growth is what franchising is all about,” said Entrepreneur Senior Vice President of Franchising Liane Caruso. “Our 2022 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking not only identifies the franchise brands with the greatest unit growth, it also underscores the extraordinary momentum in the industry over the past year.”

To view Jeremiah’s Italian ice in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/fastestgrowing. Results can also be seen in the March 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands now.