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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Ranked One of 2023’s Fastest-Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur FRANCHISE 500 2023 FASTEST GROWING FRANCHISE VERIFIED

ORLANDO, Fla. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice – the premier concept in the frozen dessert category – was recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Franchises in the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com. This is the dessert franchise’s second year in a row ranking on the list. The 2023 ranking highlights the companies that saw the greatest franchise unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 2021 to July 2022. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice was ranked #85.

“Ranking on this list for a second year in a row means a lot to our brand and demonstrates the large growth we’ve seen since our beginning,” said COO Nicole Di Pietro. “What started as a single ice cream truck has now blossomed into a full and vibrant brand.”

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. To compile this ranking, Entrepreneur identifies the franchise brands with the greatest unit growth over the last year, based on this year’s submissions. They are ranked on the net total new units (franchises and company-owned) added worldwide from July 2021 to July 2022, as verified by Entrepreneur, with ties broken based on percentage growth

“Our 2023 Fastest -Growing Franchises ranking recognizes the franchise brands with the greatest growth, but also highlights the extraordinary momentum in the industry over the past year. After all, growth is what franchising is all about,” said Entrepreneur Senior Vice President of Franchising Liane Caruso.

Each Jeremiah’s Italian Ice store boasts an upbeat atmosphere full of vibrant colors and offers over 40 flavors of indulgent high-quality Italian Ice, as well as creamy Soft Ice Cream. A synthesis of these two core products, the Jeremiah’s Gelati is the showcase of the menu with layers of Italian Ice with thick, homemade Soft Ice Cream, offering nearly limitless flavor combinations. Jeremiah’s franchisees are embedded in the local community and are crucial to helping keep communities smiling.

To view Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in the 2023 Fastest-Growing Franchises list, pick up the March/April issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, on newsstands March 7th, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/fastest-growing-ranking

About Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Founded in 1996 and franchising since 2019, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has come to be known not only for its superior frozen treats, but also its outstanding customer service, community involvement, and an exciting brand image that exudes the Jeremiah’s motto – LIVE LIFE TO THE COOLEST®. Focused on delivering flavorful experiences to each and every guest, Jeremiah’s is committed to serving its vibrant, flavorful treats up with a smile in a lively environment. With over 75 locations currently operating throughout Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Colorado, Nevada, Louisiana and Texas with more states on the way, Jeremiah’s is offering franchises across the Southern United States. To help guide the brand’s rapid expansion, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice has partnered with Pivotal Growth Partners – a team of franchising veterans who’ve led some of the top brands in foodservice to award-winning growth. For more information about Jeremiah’s franchise opportunity, visit https://jeremiahsfranchise.com/

About Pivotal Growth Partners

Pivotal Growth Partners (PGP) is a full-service Growth & Development Firm with an unparalleled track record of success in growing franchise brands. The experienced team at PGP has awarded & developed more than 5000 franchised businesses across the US and internationally, working with startups and some of the world’s largest companies.  With a combined 50+ years of experience and a network of growth and development partners, Pivotal Growth Partners creates value, growing small, regional companies into nationally acclaimed brands. PGP deploys proven processes and systems to effectively grow a business, by creating a “Results Focused” Franchise Growth & Support Culture within its brands. For more information, visit www.pivotalgrowthpartners.com.