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Graeter's is a regional ice cream chain based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1870 by Louis C. Graeter, the company has since expanded to 56 retail locations selling ice cream, candy and baked goods in the Midwestern United States. [1] It further distributes its ice cream to 6,000 stores throughout the country.

Since 1870, four generations of the Graeter family have remained committed to handcrafting only the most indulgent ice cream available. From humble beginnings serving ice cream from a cart in Cincinnati to the nationwide presence of Graeter’s Ice Cream today, the family has stubbornly held to ideals and processes of the founding generation.

4 days ago · The Cincinnati-based ice cream chain was founded in 1870 by Louis Charles Graeter and is now run by third, fourth, and fifth generation family members.

May 21, 2024 · Graeter’s starts its day at 9 p.m., after sanitation completes its work. It typically starts by processing ice creams that are light in color, followed by richer, darker flavors.

During her popular “My Favorite Things” episode of her syndicated talk show, Oprah Winfrey called Graeter’s “the best ice cream I ever tasted.” Internet sales soared, and the company soon found itself feeding sweet teeth around the globe.

Oct 24, 2023 · When you try that first silky, cool spoonful, you’ll realize why even the most refined palates place Graeter’s in the upper echelon of ice cream. Their small-batch process, authentic flavors, and lifelong commitment to excellence make Graeter’s a national treasure.

Nov 21, 2017 · Louis Graeter began selling ice cream at neighborhood street markets when he moved to the Cincinnati in 1868, and thus began the Graeter’s brand. Graeter’s has been known for (among other...

May 7, 2020 · People still want ice cream in a pandemic — but how they get it is changing. Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 150-year-old family-owned craft ice cream maker, is finding its way through the crisis by adapting how it delivers ice cream to customers.

Sep 22, 2020 · The key takeaways from Graeter’s Ice Cream on how to Lead With We are to build a culture around purpose and community, collaborate with unlikely partners to scale impact and growth, and...