- Celebrate the holidays with Bruster’s limited-time winter scoopson December 1, 2024
As November turns to December, there’s plenty to look forward to. This time of year is all about spending time with family, sipping hot cocoa, celebrating the many holidays, and counting down to the final day of the year — leading us into 2025. In the food world, December marks the arrival of festive, winter-themed flavors, while this year, it coincides with finishing Thanksgiving leftovers and wrapping up Black Friday shopping. Bruster’s is joining the celebration with a lineup of seasonal treats.
- Scoop Of Joy: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Heads To Conroeon November 17, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is set to expand its presence in Texas with a new location in Conroe, bringing its beloved hand-scooped ice cream, homemade waffle cones, and signature sundaes to 12891 Hwy 105 W. Franchisee Greg Martinez, a local entrepreneur, is leading the charge for this new outpost of the family-friendly chain.
- 9 Best Ice Cream Chains for Vegans Nationwideon November 12, 2024
In total, Bruster’s offers over 20 non-dairy ice cream flavors, which, like their dairy counterparts, are made in-house and therefore vary by location. You may find creative flavors along the lines of peach melba or white raspberry truffle, or something more familiar like vanilla or mint chocolate chip. No matter what flavor you choose, it will taste absolutely delicious, especially since the chain gave its non-dairy menu an oat milk makeover in 2022.
- Kentucky Franchisee Finds Sweet Taste of Success with Bruster’s Real Ice Creamon November 8, 2024
You could say Robert Alford made a sweet decision in 2015 when he acquired his first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise. The seasoned entrepreneur in Bowling Green, Kentucky, said the move has proven to be one of the best choices of his career.
- Is Multi-Unit Franchising the Right Way To Scale a Business? Insights From Bruster’s VP of Franchise Development Kim Ellison October 22, 2024
Partnering with multi-unit franchisees can be an attractive option for franchisors looking to grow. A deal is signed, a development schedule is followed and a market is built out — all with one trustworthy owner. It’s not always that easy, though. Successful multi-unit growth requires a lot of preparation, and franchisors must be prepared to support the unique demands of multi-unit deals. Kim Ellis, vice president of franchise development at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, shared what franchisors need to know.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream coming soon to Conroeon October 15, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will be opening a new location in Conroe next year, franchisee Greg Martinez confirmed.Martinez said this will be his third location of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in the Houston area.”One of the unique features of this store is its location on the way to the lake,” Martinez said. “It’s a perfect place to pick up ice cream sandwiches before heading out on the water or a freshly made waffle cone on the way back home.”
- Bruster’s kicks into full autumn mode with new flavor releaseson October 1, 2024
Last month, Bruster’s released their September flavors of the month, and it was heavily apple-focused. This month, the popular ice cream flavor is back with flavors that will help to get people in autumn mode as we approach the beginning of October.
- Bruster’s turns a fall classic into limited-time ice cream flavor for Septemberon September 10, 2024
During the fall season, one of the most delicious desserts out there is an apple pie. The crispiness that comes with every bite, mixed with the soft tastiness of the apples, makes it a necessary option at the dinner table. But imagine having the ability to enjoy the delicacy as an ice cream. That’s exactly what Bruster’s Ice Cream is doing with its September flavor launch.
- Free ice cream for a year on the menu at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream’s new Bergen County shopon September 6, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream returns to New Jersey this weekend with the opening of a new Westwood location, three days of festivities − and a big prize offer for a lucky sweepstakes winner.
- America’s Most Popular Regional Ice Cream Chainson September 2, 2024
Bruce Reed founded Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in 1989 in Pennsylvania with a focus on homemade ice cream. Now in business for over 30 years with over 200 locations primarily across the Northeast, the chain still stays true to its roots by serving ice cream made in-house daily.
- The party’s at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream grand openingon August 29, 2024
Westwood is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, at 513 Broadway, will celebrate its grand opening weekend Sept. 6–8 with a lineup of family-friendly activities and celebrations. John and Heather Harrison, co-owners of the new location, are eager to serve and support the Westwood community. Heather, a Bruster’s veteran who began her journey as a teenage “scooper” at a Bruster’s in Pennsylvania, expressed her enthusiasm.
- Loyalty360 Q&A with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream on Celebrating 35 Years and Delivering Sweet Rewards for Loyalty Program Memberson August 21, 2024
Loyalty360 spoke with Jennifer Brinker, VP of Marketing at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, about engaging customers in personal and rewarding ways, the brand’s recent 35th anniversary celebration campaign, and what KPIs were prioritized to measure campaign success.
- 8 Fast-Growing Ice Cream Chains You’re About to See Everywhereon July 27, 2024
Few ice cream chains have been growing quite as fast as Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, known for its fresh-made frozen treats and rotating flavor selections. The company scored more than 40 new franchise location agreements throughout 2023, which should propel it past the 200-store mark once the new shops are built and open for business.
- Trivia Tuesday with Bruster’s: Ice Cream Taste Teston July 23, 2024
Bruster’s joined First Coast News for an ice cream taste test during National Ice Cream Month.
- Votes are in: Here are the best places to satisfy your ice cream cravings in the 904on July 21, 2024
If creamy, classic and delicious is what you like, then Bruster’s is the place for you. “Bruster’s is a community staple where you can treat yourself, someone you love and share sweet memories along the way.” There are several Bruster’s locations across our area. To find your nearest location visit this website.
- Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Greeceon July 19, 2024
Greece is getting a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. It’s under construction at 824 Long Pond Road and sits next to a plaza that is anchored by Flight West Wine & Whiskey Bar and the Great American Diner.
- Craving ice cream or another chilly treat? Yelp says try these five Athens-area hot spotson July 19, 2024
This shop has shakes, freezes, cones and of course, ice cream. With more than 24 ever-changing flavors in their shops daily, Bruster’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. Here’s what one Yelp reviewer said: “First time here and so glad we came. Their Key Lime Pie ice cream is to die for and their cotton candy explosion is similar to Friendly’s. Decent prices but overall great quality for what you pay for. Highly recommend.”
- National Ice Cream Day 2024: Where to get treated on Sunday, July 21on July 19, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream: This Pennsylvania chain reached its 35th anniversary on July 13 and is celebrating with Birthday Cake ice cream and a “sweet stakes” to win free ice cream for a year. And there’s a new flavor, Cookie Jar Crunch. Loyalty program members get double points July 19-21. brusters.com
- 14 National Ice Cream Day Dealson July 19, 2024
Bruster’s is hosting a sweepstakes through July 31 to win free ice cream for a year with a gift card valued at $300. No purchase is necessary to enter. Additionally, reward members can enjoy double the points from July 19 through 21. In light of National Ice Cream Day, Bruster’s is bringing back its classic Birthday Cake ice-cream flavor and also offering a new flavor: Cookie Jar Crunch, which is a chocolate cookie ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookies, Oreo cookie pieces and a chocolate cookie crumble swirl.
- Guide to the BEST ice cream in & around the Orlando areaon July 16, 2024
National Ice Cream Day is July 21st and that means it’s time to try the BEST ice cream in Central Florida!
- Loyalty360 Reads: Celebrating 35 Years, Bruster’s Heightens Customer Engagementon July 16, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is commemorating its 35th year of scooping up ice cream during National Ice Cream Month with a month-long celebration. Through the end of July, Bruster’s locations across the United States will offer a selection of new ice cream flavors and timeless favorites made fresh at local stores. Plus, Bruster’s will have exciting giveaways and promotions to enhance the celebration for customers.
- Here are 6 of the best dog friendly Myrtle Beach restaurants to get your pup’s tail waggingon July 16, 2024
For dogs: Bruster’s has a walk-up window and a drive-through to order from, so pets are welcome to join. The ice cream spot offers free sundaes for dogs, so your pooch will love a visit on a hot summer day (or any day, for that matter). For humans: Bruster’s makes their ice cream fresh in store and has cups, cones, sundaes, splits, blasts, shakes and freezes, so, no matter what you crave on a hot day, there’s something for everyone.
- Straight to the pint with Boaz at Bruster’s Ice Creamon July 12, 2024
Talk Pittsburgh celebrated National Ice Cream Month on the show with a franchise that first opened 35 years ago in Western Pa. Boaz was at the Squirrel Hill location of Bruster’s Ice Cream to celebrate!
- Bruster’s Wants a Bigger Scoop of the Ice Cream Segmenton July 10, 2024
Bruster’s CEO Jim Sahene thinks his concept serves the best ice cream in America. He’s a bit biased, of course. But his opinion doesn’t come out of thin air. Sahene knows a good frozen treat when he sees one because he’s been in the segment for nearly four decades, serving as TCBY president for 14 years and as Bruster’s CEO for 22 and a half. The executive’s thoughts are also backed by 10 straight years of positive same-store sales growth and unprecedented AUVs. Last year, Bruster’s signed more than 40 new franchise agreements and eclipsed 200 units nationwide. “It all starts with the great ice cream. Without that, we wouldn’t have a success,” Sahene says.
- Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon and Older Brother Share Gift of Love and Gift of Lifeon July 10, 2024
Rodney has embarked on a successful business career as a senior program manager with tech giant Amazon, as a real estate broker and property manager, and as owner with his wife, Karmen, of a recently opened Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise in Trussville, Alabama.
- Spicy ice cream, vegan desserts, Filipino fusion cuisine, and more Pittsburgh food newson July 9, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream also celebrates National Ice Cream Month with a bevy of specials. The ice cream shop marks its 35th anniversary with Cookie Jar Crunch, a new chocolate cookie ice cream “rippled with a chocolate cookie crumb swirl” along with chunks of gourmet chocolate chips and Oreo pieces. The month will also see the return of Birthday Cake, a fan-favorite that features a yellow cake batter ice cream with blue icing and sprinkles. Ice cream lovers can also enter an online “sweet-stakes” to win free ice cream for a year, and stop by Fri., July 19-Sun. July 21 (National Ice Cream Day) to earn double points on purchases through Bruster’s free loyalty program.
- We All Scream for Ice Cream!on July 8, 2024
The long wait is finally over – July is National Ice Cream Month. All those sweet happenings between last Thanksgiving and Christmas are now distant memories. Summer’s here, it’s HOT, and we’re all screaming for ice cream, right? Relax, I have the solution. Anderson has a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream store at 3201 Martin Luther King Drive. Bruster’s is an American chain of ice cream parlors based in Bridgewater, PA, with over 200 independently owned stores in 22 states, Guyana, and South Korea. Since Bruster’s marks its 35th anniversary on July 13th, it is celebrating in a more meaningful way with several sweet month-long promotions:
- 48 Ice Cream Shops Serving Up the Best Dairy-Free Cones and Cupson July 2, 2024
This by-coastal creamery boasts multiple oat milk-based vegan flavors. It’s hard to choose between options like Triple Chocolate With Oreo, Banana Peanut Butter Ripple, and Peach Melba. We suggest you order multiple scoops. Note: flavors vary depending on location.
- Bruster’s introduces new ice cream flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream Monthon July 2, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is introducing a new flavor to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Bruster’s, which is headquartered along the Ohio River in Bridgewater, has more than 200 independently owned franchises throughout 22 states and Guyana. The announcement of the new flavor, Cookie Jar Crunch, also coincides with Bruster’s 35th year in the ice cream business.
- The best ice cream shops in the Charlotte area, as selected by readerson July 2, 2024
It’s heating up and ice cream is on our mind. We polled Charlotte on the Cheap readers about their favorite ice cream shops in the Charlotte area. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream serves premium, small batch ice cream, customized sundaes, thick milkshakes and more. Locations in Matthews, Indian Trail, Tega Cay/Fort Mill, SC, Cornelius, Monroe and Mooresville
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream brings premium sweet treats to Katyon July 1, 2024
Katy residents can cool down this summer with freshly made ice cream from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. Opened in April, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Katy brings at least 24 freshly made ice cream flavors to its store daily, according to the company’s website. The Pennsylvania-based chain was started in 1989 by Bruce Reed, who was looking to provide fresh homemade ice cream to his community. Today, there are nearly 200 locations in the U.S. and Guyana, according to its website.
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Raise a Cone to National Ice Cream Month. In honor of its 35th anniversary on July 13, Bruster’s will have several month-long promotions. Sample the brand new flavor, Cookie Jar Crunch, at any one of the four Charlotte area locations or enter the free loyalty program and earn double points in purchases from July 19 to July 21 (which is National Ice Cream Day). Starting July 1, fans can also enter to win free ice cream for a year online at Brusters.com/Sweeps.
- Atlanta Bruster’s locales help collect thousands of pajamas for foster kids in needon June 6, 2024
In a sweet partnership, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream worked with Comfort Cases to donate over 3,000 pairs of pajamas to children in foster care across Atlanta and other cities.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will return to NJ with new Bergen County locationon June 5, 2024
Growing national chain Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will return to New Jersey with the opening of a Westwood location this summer.
- KISSIMMEE IS GETTING A WHOLE LOT SWEETER WITH BRUSTER’S REAL ICE CREAM GRAND OPENINGon May 30, 2024
Kissimmee is about to get a delicious upgrade as Bruster’s Real Ice Cream celebrates its grand opening this weekend, from May 31 to June 2, just in time for the unofficial start of summer.
- Best Ice Cream Creameries in and near Provo Utahon May 29, 2024
The story of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream goes way back to 1989 when a guy named Bruce Reed loved making homemade ice cream for the community. His love for making yummy small-batch ice cream is just as strong today.
- Premium ice cream chain Bruster’s churns new Dallas-area store in Richardsonon May 22, 2024
A Pittsburgh-based ice cream chain is expanding its DFW footprint: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, founded in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, in 1989 by an actual guy named Bruce, is celebrating the grand opening of a location in Richardson, at 710 W. Renner Rd. #202, in a Tom Thumb shopping center at the intersection of Custer Parkway.
- Bruster’s Ice Cream Opening in Richardsonon May 20, 2024
Richardson is about to get a whole lot sweeter! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream will open in Richardson this Memorial Day weekend, May 24 – 27, just in time for the unofficial start of summer.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Opening In Westwoodon May 16, 2024
Just in time for summer, Bergen County is getting another ice cream spot.
- First Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Illinoison May 14, 2024
Last weekend’s warm weather brought a cool new treat for moms and families in Aurora. The first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Illinois opened in the State’s second-largest city.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream celebrates grand opening of first Chicago-area locationon May 13, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, a popular East Coast chain with more than 200 locations, recently marked the grand opening of its first Chicago-area shop.
- New Ice Cream Parlor To Open In Auroraon May 10, 2024
A new ice cream parlor will make its official debut in Aurora this weekend.Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, a national chain hailing from Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, will open its first Illinois location at 2440 S. Eola Road in Aurora.
- Grand opening celebration set at Aurora ice cream parloron May 9, 2024
After opening in March, Bruster’s Ice Cream will have its grand opening celebration this weekend in Aurora. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, as it’s known, features 24 flavors at a time out of a revolving 150 flavors or so. The Aurora facility is the first Illinois location of the popular chain from the Eastern part of the country.
- The Scoop: Popular places to get ice cream in the Beaver Valleyon April 30, 2024
2291 Brodhead Road, Hopewell Township, and 1525 Riverside Drive, Bridgewater. The scoop: Bruster’s features 150 rotating flavors of premium, handcrafted ice cream, yogurt, Italian ice and sorbet. Starting with a proprietary, home-style mix delivered fresh from its dairy, certified ice cream makers in each shop craft at least 24 flavors every day. Online ordering and Door Dash are available. New this year: Caramel Brownie Batter in May, Cookie Jar Crunch in July and Campfire S’mores in August, all created at the Hopewell store to be featured in the nationwide Bruster’s chain headquartered in Bridgewater. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (changing to 11 p.m. June 1.)
- The 12 Best Ice Cream Flavors, as Tested and Affirmed by Editorson April 28, 2024
#2. Bruster’s Graham Central Station: “For me, ice cream is all about nostalgia. Graham Central Station takes me back to the wobbly days of high school where my five best friends would cram on red metal benches made for four at Bruster’s Ice Cream. We’d celebrate our joys and curse our enemies over graham-flavored ice cream that had the perfect, not-too-gritty graham cracker swirls with specs of chocolate covered candy.
- 28 of the Best Pittsburgh Ice Cream Shops to Visiton April 22, 2024
Although Bruster’s is a chain with locations all over the eastern US, their headquarters is actually right here in Southwestern Pennsylvania in Bridgewater and each store makes their own ice cream on the premises.
- 3rd grader finds organ donors in family friends and teacherson April 19, 2024
The family is holding a fundraiser at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Williamsburg all day April 27, with 20% of all sales going to Langdon and his gracious donors.
- Virginia Operators Dishing Up Success with Bruster’s Real Ice Creamon April 17, 2024
Raphael and Sara Ortiz are taking the Virginia ice cream scene by storm, serving up one delicious scoop after another at their first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream shop in Haymarket. This husband-and-wife team isn’t new to the food service industry, where they’ve both served in leadership roles at Five Guys. But their entrepreneurial spirit led them to explore franchise ownership, and after careful consideration, they fell in love with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Provo Utahon March 31, 2024
The Bruster’s Ice cream parlor in Provo is small and cozy. You simply walk up to the window to place your order. Then you sit at one of the outdoor tables to socialize and enjoy your ice cream choices. At Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, you’ll find an assortment of flavors, from simple classics to fancier ones. We had the double chocolate ice cream. It was creamy and delicious.
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream to open in Kernstownon March 26, 2024
The Northern Shenandoah Valley’s first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is opening in May. Construction began Feb. 12 at 180 Kernstown Commons Boulevard south of Winchester, according to Raphael Ortiz, owner and CEO of the new Bruster’s location. However, planning started in 2021. “Our team looks forward to becoming a part of this vibrant community and creating a welcoming spot for families and friends to enjoy sweet scoops together,” Ortiz said in a statement. “Get ready to experience the joy of Bruster’s as we open our doors just in time for summer.”
- Bruster’s gives out free ice cream in special PJ Day eventon March 9, 2024
On Saturday, Bruster’s Ice Cream hosted a PJ Day event where customers who showed up in their pajamas received a free ice cream cone. Bruster’s also hosted a pajama drive for children with the help of the event partner Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA. Ice Cream Scooper Ashley Navarrette showed her support rocking her pajamas to work and is always excited about pajama day! “We really enjoy giving back to the community and helping people in need,” Navarrette said.
- Bruster’s Ice Cream PJ Day for CASA is Saturday, March 9on March 7, 2024
Robert Alford, Owner of Bruster’s Ice Cream, talks about their upcoming PJ Day for CASA. Wear or donate pjs and get a free small waffle cone!
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream serves frozen treats in Richardsonon March 7, 2024
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is now open in Richardson. The store serves various flavors of ice cream, shakes, sundaes and other specialty frozen treats. According to the company’s website, Bruster’s chain started in 1989 and has 150 ice cream flavor recipes in rotation across its nearly 200 locations.