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The Owners Behind Every Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Real Stories from Our Italian Ice Franchise Family

Nobody explains the Culture of Cool better than the owners running a Jeremiah's Italian Ice day in and day out.

Hear directly from franchisees about signing on, opening day, and life behind the counter as part of the Frog Squad family. Whether the story comes from a first-time owner or a growing multi-unit operator, each one comes straight from someone living the brand day to day.

Read the stories below. When you're ready to write your own Jeremiah's story, reach out today!

  • “I enjoy owning a Jeremiah's Italian Ice because it gives me the opportunity to build a business that's fun, family friendly, and genuinely connected to the community. There's something rewarding about creating a place where people come to celebrate, make memories, and leave happier than when they walked in. Being able to grow a business while having that kind of impact on people is what makes being a Jeremiah's franchise owner special to me.”
    - Cody Loveland, LSU North Gate & East Baton Rouge, LA
  • “I genuinely enjoy being a Jeremiah's Italian Ice franchisee because it allows me to build a thriving business while bringing joy to my community! The vibrant environment makes each day fun and highly rewarding. It's an incredible feeling to lead a business where the product and culture create so many smiles!”
    - Steven Dubberly, Keller & Saginaw, TX
  • “Owning a Jeremiah's Italian Ice franchise means so much more to me than simply owning a business. I love seeing familiar faces walk through our doors, watching families create memories together and knowing that our team can make someone's day a little brighter. The most rewarding part of ownership is building relationships with our team and community while creating something I can be proud of for years to come!”
    - Vann Spears, Albemarle & Locust, NC

  • We chose the Treasure Coast because it’s the perfect place for Jeremiah’s. For us as a small business, the families and community here in Port St. Lucie is what makes it special.

    - Diane & Frank Prokop, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, FL
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    We chose the Treasure Coast because it’s the perfect place for Jeremiah’s. For us as a small business, the families and community here in Port St. Lucie is what makes it special. Their support and hometown spirit create the vibe that we’re proud to be part of, and it reminds us how lucky we are to serve the local guests every day.

    From hiring to opening day in the Jetson Plaza off Gatlin Blvd, we knew this location was the right fit. It truly hit us when families started stopping in not just for a treat, but to tell us how great our staff was — that’s when our shop became a real community spot. Each owner gets to design their own mural in the store to tell their story.

    Our mural is personal because it celebrates Port St. Lucie from East River Walk to West Tradition — our firefighters, police, hospital teams, churches, families, and guests. It reflects the people who make this city feel like home. And what better way to bring everyone together than through a team? Football is goal‑driven and all about delivering the touchdown, just like our mission to deliver a guest‑experience touchdown every visit. With our Coach & Cheerleader leadership and guest‑focused training from day one, A consistent, flavorful, joyful service — is what turned our Port St. Lucie Jeremiah's into a celebration spot, a hangout, and a regular stop for local families.
    Being active with our local schools, sports teams, and community groups has made a huge impact. When we show up at events across PSL, kids recognize us, families remember us, and teams make us their post‑game stop. And giving back proceeds is part of our core value of being generous, so every event becomes a chance to support the community that supports us.

    Those local connections built right here at home have absolutely helped us grow.

    For us, Jeremiah’s is truly a Joy Business. The menu is incredible, but what we’ve learned is that the real heart of this brand lives in the moments we create. We’ve seen it firsthand with families stopping in after school, teams celebrating, guests connecting with our staff, and our shop becoming part of people’s weekly routine. When you own a Jeremiah’s, you’re not just serving Italian Ice and soft ice cream, you’re building a place where people feel good. We’ve built our stores around that idea from day one — hiring with intention, training with purpose, and leading as Coach & Cheerleader to inspire our team to deliver joy with consistency and heart. We’ve watched our Port St. Lucie location build a community hangout because of the energy we pour into it. That’s the part of the business you don’t fully understand until you’re living it: the joy you create becomes your culture, your reputation, and your impact. So, if someone is considering a Jeremiah’s franchise, we’d tell them, "If you love people, love community, and love creating moments that make someone’s day brighter, this is the right business."

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    - Diane & Frank Prokop, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, FL
  • “Jeremiah's has allowed me to build a multi-unit business that gives me the lifestyle I want to live, while making a lasting impact in our communities and giving opportunities to our team members.”
    - Sam Cleavenger, Houston, TX