Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the award-winning frozen treat brand known for its superior frozen treats, continued its Texas expansion with the opening of a new shop in Rosenberg.
Key Takeaways
- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened its Rosenberg, Texas location on September 15 at 7211 Reading Road.
- The freestanding drive-thru shop is owned by Sam Cleavenger, who now owns three Jeremiah’s locations.
- Cleavenger’s path with Jeremiah’s began at age 16 as a crew member and has grown into franchise ownership, area representation and market development across Texas.
The Story of Our Newest Jeremiah's Ice Opening In Rosenberg
The new Jeremiah’s Italian Ice shop, located at 7211 Reading Road in Rosenberg, officially opened September 15. The location is owned by Sam Cleavenger, a longtime Jeremiah’s team member, franchisee and Area Representative who supports the brand’s growth across Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
Rosenberg marks Cleavenger’s third Jeremiah’s location and continues the brand’s expansion across the greater Houston market. The new shop is a freestanding drive-thru, offering guests a convenient way to enjoy Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream and signature Jelati.
Cleavenger’s story with Jeremiah’s began when he joined the brand as a crew member in Orlando. Over the years, he worked his way through store operations, later joined the corporate marketing team and helped support new store openings before becoming a franchise owner and Area Representative in Texas.
“Jeremiah’s has been part of my life since I was 16, so opening my third location is incredibly meaningful,” said Cleavenger. “Rosenberg gave us the kind of opportunity we look for: a great site, a growing community and a chance to create a place where guests can experience what makes this brand special. I’ve seen Jeremiah’s from almost every angle, and I’m more excited than ever about where the brand is headed.”
Cleavenger’s path reflects the kind of deep brand connection Jeremiah’s often sees across its franchise system. While many franchise owners first discovered the brand as guests, Cleavenger’s connection began as a team member, giving him a firsthand understanding of the product, the guest experience and the systems that support the brand.
“Sam brings a rare combination of brand knowledge, local market expertise and operator discipline to everything he does,” said Michael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. “The Rosenberg opening reflects the kind of thoughtful growth we want across the system: the right site, the right owner and a guest experience that can become part of the community.”
A Focused Menu with Room for Creativity
Jeremiah’s menu is built around Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream and its signature Jelati, giving the brand a focused foundation with plenty of room for creativity. New flavors, seasonal offerings and product ideas are developed in thoughtful ways that build on what franchisees already know how to serve.
That balance of simplicity and innovation is part of what draws people to Jeremiah’s. Franchise owners are attracted not only to the business model, but also to the joy the brand brings to guests, team members and local communities.
Founded in 1996, Jeremiah’s has grown from a beloved Florida favorite into a national franchise brand with a presence in markets across the United States. The concept is designed to deliver a high-energy, family-friendly guest experience while offering franchise owners a focused operating model built around signature products, colorful branding and local community engagement.
For more information about Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise opportunities, visit www.jeremiahsfranchise.com.
ABOUT JEREMIAH’S ITALIAN ICE
Founded in 1996 and franchising since 2019, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is known for its superior frozen treats, energetic brand personality and guest experience built around its motto, LIVE LIFE TO THE COOLEST®.
Jeremiah’s has earned national recognition for both innovation and franchise growth, including being named “America’s Most Unique Restaurant Menu” in the 2026 Datassential 500 Awards, ranking No. 211 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500® list and honored by Franchise Times as one of its “Fast & Serious: 40 Smart Growing Franchises.”
With 175+ locations open or in development across Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas, Jeremiah’s continues expanding throughout the Southern United States. For more information about Jeremiah's franchise opportunity, visit www.jeremiahsfranchise.com.
