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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gourmet milkshake shop opening first Cincinnati-area store
Another Pennsylvania-based company is moving into Greater Cincinnati, but it's not a convenience store chain. It's a dessert shop with milkshakes, ice cream and small-batch chocolates. MilkShake Factory opens its first Cincinnati-area store in Mason at 2144 Kings Mills Road on May 31. The store will celebrate its grand opening with music and a buy-one-get-one free offer on all shakes, sundaes and molten cups from noon to 4 p.m. MilkShake Factory is known for its gourmet milkshakes, with flavors like Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Campfire S'mores and Cookie Jar. The brand also offers chocolate barks, ice cream sundaes and dairy-free shakes. The Mason store is owned by franchisees husband-and-wife Tracy and Joe Carter. It also marks an expansion into Ohio for the Pittsburgh-headquartered company. 'With so many families, attractions, and visitors passing through Mason, we saw a real opportunity to bring something special to the area,' Tracy Carter said in an emailed statement. 'MilkShake Factory is all about creating joyful moments, and we're excited to become part of the community's everyday celebrations.' A MilkShake Factory is also set to open in Columbus this weekend, with two more stores planned for elsewhere in Ohio. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: MilkShake Factory opening first Cincinnati-area store. Here's when
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shake Shack Just Released Its Best Lineup of Summer Shakes Yet—Fans Say 'I Need All of These'
With "shake" in its name, you can guarantee that Shake Shack will hardly ever miss when releasing a new lineup of milkshakes. And their latest drop is a perfect example of this dessert-y dedication. In an Instagram post shared by food influencer @snackolator this week, he revealed that the burger joint is releasing not one, not two, but three new shakes as part of its Summer Shake Menu. And let's just say that they are insanely decadent. Related: One shake takes its cue from a very popular dessert while the other offerings find their inspiration from a carnival treat and a summer camp fave. The three new shakes now available at Shake Shack include: Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake Shake: Oreo cookies and funnel cake crunch hand-spun with vanilla frozen custard, topped with whipped cream and Oreo cookie crumbles. Banana Pudding Shake: Banana pudding frozen custard made with real banana hand-spun with vanilla wafer cookies, topped with whipped cream and vanilla wafer cookie crumble. Campfire S'mores Shake: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with graham cracker, chocolate and toasted marshmallow fudge chunks, topped with whipped cream and s'more crumbles With so many other Banana Pudding-inspired milkshakes on the market, fans did reveal that they're the most skeptical about that particular flavor. Related: "I'm not even gonna get excited & compare it to chick fil a's BP milkshake… we'll see," one person wrote. "Will anything ever top Zaxby's banana pudding milkshake though ??" another person asked. Despite their skepticism, there's still plenty of excitement in the comments section of @snackolator's post. "I need all of these," read one comment. "Ughhhhh I want to try alll 3 😍," another user chimed in. Keep in mind that the new shakes are seasonal, so if you have a favorite, be sure to act fast! Up Next
Indianapolis Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Milkshakes bringing customers to Indianapolis stores. Desserts shops opening this summer
Cool sweet treats shops are opening in the area just in time for rising temperatures. MilkShake Factory is opening a couple of Indianapolis-area stores this summer. One in Nora opens in June. Another, in Avon, follows this July. The brand offers a range of handspun gourmet milkshake flavors, as well as limited-time options, sundaes, small-batch chocolates and non-dairy shakes. The 1300 E. 86th St. store in Nora and the Avon shop, at 8932 E. Highway 36 will be among the first 20 franchised locations in the system. The first MilkShake Factory opened in 2003 in Pittsburgh. The family-owned company evolved from a soda fountain and chocolate shop opened in 1914. The team behind the local stores, North Carolina residents Kindall Palmer and Alex Chandler, plan to build more in the area. They currently operate a location in Durham, opened last summer, and another which opened in the Raleigh suburb of Cary in February. The pair, who met as business students at the University of Utah, can open up to 15 locations total between the two metropolitan areas. Four of them will be in the Indianapolis area. 'You can get milkshakes at a lot of different places, but most places where you get them, it's kind of just an afterthought or a little side thing that they do; so that quality and dedication is not always there,' Chandler said. 'When you sip a MilkShake Factory milkshake, you're tasting that difference, because this is what we do. We focus solely on this; so there's a high degree of quality and perfection that goes into it.' Ice cream for the vanilla milkshake base is made in store daily using an exclusive recipe. Among flavors are Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Campfire S'mores. The chain recently debuted the Chocolate Cake Shake and handcrafted Chocolate Cake Pop for a limited time. The shake combines chocolate cake with house-made chocolate sauce, chocolate ice cream and milk, topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and a cake pop garnish. The cake pops are dipped in MilkShake Factory's signature chocolate and hand-decorated in-store. Chandler learned about MilkShake Factory through social media, and on a trip Pittsburgh for a wedding, he took in the flagship store downtown. 'The first thing that strikes you walking in is just how gorgeous of a space it is. It's a very modern take with kind of this iconic throwback to the old soda fountains of like the 50s and 60s that previous generations would hang out at and get a sweet treat. It's got that feel to it, but kind of in a modern way. So it's a very clean and vibrant store,' Chandler said. There are about 18 locations in seven states. All of MilkShake Factory's Pittsburgh locations are corporate-owned. The Indianapolis shops are among 12 underway. Chandler has experience in selling treats and getting in early on franchises. He has about 10 Crumbl locations in the Detroit, Michigan, area. He joined that company in 2020 when Crumbl had only about 60 stores. "So anything with sugar, we'll sell it," he said. "We like the sweet tooth, so it makes it fun." Story continues below gallery. Since the brand has its genesis in chocolate, it makes sense to find a chocolate bar near the store entrance. Each milkshake is topped with a triangle of chocolate made from the family recipe. There'll be seating for about 12 inside each store, which will have 15-20 workers each. The patio in Nora will seat 20. Demand has already shown itself with folks trying to get in the doors weeks ahead of the openings, Palmer said. 'At both locations, Avon and Nora, we get knocks all the time, like, 'Hey, where's my milkshake?'' he said.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SEATTLE'S BEST COFFEE BREWS UP SMOOTHER DAYS WITH FRESH LOOK, NEW FLAVOR, AND NATIONAL CAMPAIGN STARRING COMEDIAN JOEL MCHALE
McHale brings humor and relatability to everyday coffee moments in new campaign aimed at giving coffee drinkers a smooth moment to start their days SEATTLE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle's Best Coffee® is brewing up a new creative campaign in partnership with Joel McHale to celebrate fresh packaging and a new flavor addition: Campfire S'mores™ Flavored Coffee. In pursuit of bringing one smooth moment to start the day, the brand blended decades of smooth roasting expertise with a modern approach to deliver flavorful experiences and comfort, quality and consistency in every cup. As part of the brand's refresh, Seattle's Best Coffee just unveiled "May Smoother Coffee Bring Smoother Days," a national campaign starring McHale, a Seattle-native and coffee aficionado. This humorous campaign shows how Seattle's Best Coffee helps make the toughest moments feel a little bit easier from the all-too-relatable challenges of daily routines. Created by LA-based creative agency, HAYMAKER, the campaign is running across national television, digital and social platforms this spring. View on the Seattle's Best Coffee YouTube channel here. "Much like Seattle's Best, I have West Coast roots in coffee. In fact, my first job was working at a coffee cart, so being part of this campaign was a satisfying, full-circle moment," said Joel McHale. "I rely on my daily brew from Seattle's Best Coffee to survive my not-so-smooth days, and I know my fellow caffeinated comrades do too!" The brand's bold new packaging features distinct color-coded flavor panels for easy selection, hand-drawn illustrations for each blend, and a dedicated panel for highlighting roast level, name, and tasting notes. And with a new look comes a new flavor offering – Seattle's Best Coffee® Campfire S'mores™, a smooth-roasted blend with notes of toasted marshmallow, milk chocolate and a hint of honey graham cracker. "Since 1970, Seattle's Best Coffee has been dedicated to delivering a perfectly roasted, consistently smooth cup of coffee. While our mission remains unchanged, we recognize that life is anything but smooth – things go wrong, plans fall apart, and sometimes you just have to roll with it," said Courtney Backman, brand manager for Seattle's Best Coffee. "By embracing those unpredictable moments with humor and relatability, we're showing that while you can't always control your day, you can always count on the smooth, satisfying taste of Seattle's Best Coffee to help you power through." Seattle's Best Coffee® Campfire S'mores™ Flavored Coffee is available at retailers nationwide in both ground (MSRP of $8.99 for an 11 oz. bag) and K-Cup (MSRP of $7.99 for a 10-count box) formats. To learn more, follow @SeattlesBestCoffee on Instagram and Facebook or visit About Nestlé USANestlé USA is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. The company's food and beverage portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the United States, including Coffee mate, DiGiorno and Nestlé Toll House. Nestlé USA also boasts the largest coffee portfolio in the U.S., including Nescafé, Starbucks Coffee at Home and Seattle's Best. Nestlé USA is part of Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland — the world's largest food and beverage company, which has been named among "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" by Fortune magazine for more than 25 consecutive years. For more information, visit Contacts: Rachel Cooper Madeline Ruberg Weber Shandwick Nestlé USA 301-412-2180 571-457-3884 Rcooper@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Seattle's Best Coffee® Sign in to access your portfolio
