May 18, 2013

Carvel Ice Cream

Moe’s, FOCUS Brands to Explore Nontraditional Venues

Move over, Main Street. Moe’s Southwest Grill and sister FOCUS Brands concepts—including Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, and Carvel Ice Cream—are taking the path less traveled with a strategic growth plan that involves building units in nontraditional venues like train stations...

Carvel Debuts Redesigned, “Classic Cool” Stores

Everything old is new again at Carvel Ice Cream, which has debuted its new “classic cool” look. From a streamlined menu and powerful new graphics to new innovative cake designs, Carvel couldn’t be more proud to unveil its fresh positioning...

Focus Brands Appoints SVP of Business Development

FOCUS Brands announced today it has named Chad Scales as senior vice president of business development. In this newly created role, Chad’s primary responsibility will be to develop new lines of business, including product creation, manufacture, and sales for...

Schltozsky’s Tri-Brands With Cinnabon, Carvel in Philly

Schlotzsky’s announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants throughout the Philadelphia metro area that will also house Cinnabon and Carvel franchises inside the buildings.

Schlotzsky’s, Carvel, and Cinnabon are all part of the parent...

At Carvel, Three's Company

Carvel, America's oldest retail ice cream franchise, is partnering with Oreo, Nilla Wafers, and Nutter Butter cookies for its new Cookie Trio Sundae Dashers.

Carvel President Takes Title of FOCUS Chief Concept Officer

FOCUS Brands Inc., the franchisor and operator of more than 3,300 ice cream stores, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes, announced that Gary Bales has been named chief concept officer. In addition to his role as president of Carvel, Bales will now oversee creative services, supply chain, and all...

When Cheating Works
July 2010

The saying goes that two heads are better than one.

At Focus Brands Inc., where the leaders of five distinct concepts are leveraging the power of their collective experience to the benefit of their individual brands, this idea is working on overdrive.

Carvel Celebrates New Image with Free Ice Cream
Carvel will be giving out free cups of its new low fat ice cream all day on April 29 in celebration of the company's new brand image.
New Options Join Carvel's Holiday Cake Lineup
Lil' Square Holiday Cakes for $9.99 include fall leaves, Star of David, or Poinsettia designs.
Ice Cream and Cheesecake a Fitting Pair, Says Carvel
Chain introduces cheesecake ice cream flavor, adds it to four different products.
Carvel Says 'Thanks' with Free Food
On September 24, Customer Appreciation Day, Carvel Ice Cream will give away Oreo Lil' Rounders to guests.
Oreo Lil’ Rounders Come to Carvel
This ice cream chain combines Oreos and Carvel ice cream in a smaller take home size.
Carvel Marks 75th Year with Free Treats
The ice cream company is celebrating its anniversary with a no-strings-attached giveaway.
Carvel Debuts Fall Flavors
The brand is introducing the Pumpkin Spice Arctic Blender and the Peppermint Mocha Blended Coffee as well as three new hand-dipped flavors.
Carvel to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Day
The company will give a free Lil’ Rounder to every guest and offer small soft serve cones for 59 cents.
Carvel Dives Into Mobile Marketing
Consumers can text “FUDGIE” to 78247 to receive a coupon for one of the new blended coffees or Arctic Blenders and a chance to win one of five 42-inch televisions.
Carvel Launches New Blended Drinks
The company will offer the drinks for free on May 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Focus Brands Changes Leadership
The company says its reorganization will ensure franchisees receive the most effective and efficient resources possible.
New Hot Crunch Sundaes at Carvel
Carvel's current promotion also features seasonal hand-dipped flavors, including Cinnabon Ice Cream, through February 28, 2008.
Carvel Introduces Cinnabon Ice Cream
Cinnabon Ice Cream features Carvel’s vanilla ice cream mixed with white pound cake chunks and Cinnabon’s Makara® cinnamon and cream cheese frosting.