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The Original Rainbow Cone to Open First Arizona Location

The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), a 100-year-old Chicago tradition, is opening an ice cream experience like no other in Surprise, Arizona in late 2025.  Founded in 1926 by Joseph Sapp and his family, Rainbow Cone is celebrated for its unique five-flavor cone which features slices of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and […]

The Original Rainbow Cone to Open in Cypress, California

Southern California is about to get a little sweeter! The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), one of the country’s oldest ice cream shops, is offering a first taste of its one-of-a-kind five-flavor cone to California on February 14. Located at 9527 Valley View Street in Cypress, Rainbow Cone will offer a nostalgic respite for students, […]

The Original Rainbow Cone Debuts in Southeast Florida

The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), a 100-year-old Chicago ice cream shop, is making its debut in Southeast Florida. Local entrepreneurs Jason and Sara DePalma, who lived in Chicago for many years, are bringing the legendary five-flavor cone to their new home, as they have signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three Rainbow Cone shops in the […]

Buona and Rainbow Cone Sign Deal to Open in Milwaukee

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Chicago in their own backyard as The Buona (Bow’nuh) Companies, the family-owned company behind Chicago’s leading Italian beef brand, announced that it has signed an agreement to open a new location in the market. Accomplished restaurateurs and Chicago natives Karl Kulhanek and Joe Marchionna will develop a location featuring two […]

The Buona Companies Sees 20 Percent Sales Growth in 2024

The Buona (Bow’nuh) Companies is set to end the year with several impressive milestones under its belt. The family-owned business is behind two iconic Chicago restaurant brands, Buona, Chicago’s original Italian beef and The Original Rainbow Cone, a one-hundred-year-old ice cream shop known for its patented five-flavor ice cream invention. The Buona Companies’ dedication to bringing authentic Chicago classics to new markets helped drive 20% growth in […]

The Original Rainbow Cone Signs Multi-Unit Deal in Central Florida

Residents of Orlando should start preparing their taste buds now for an ice cream experience unlike any other! The Buona Companies recently announced that The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone) has signed a new multi-unit agreement with entrepreneur Candy Krueger. The accomplished businesswoman and her business partner, Tom Nguyen, plan to develop three locations throughout Central Florida.  The first […]

Chicago Favorites Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone Announce Dual-Concept Locations

Iconic Chicago restaurant brands Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone have announced today the first Buona/Rainbow Cone dual-concept locations outside of Chicago. Led by experienced entrepreneurs and real estate developers Jesse Alvarez, Chicago native now residing in the Nashville metro area and Tony Vendramin, the new Buona /Rainbow Cone locations will bring the classic Chicago […]