MilkShake Factory® Celebrates Awarding 100th Franchise Unit on First Anniversary of Franchise Launch
2024年8月13日 - 11:00PM
MilkShake Factory, a Franworth portfolio brand and beloved dessert
destination, has reached a remarkable milestone by awarding its
100th franchise unit on the first anniversary of its franchising
journey. From sourcing the finest ingredients to ensuring
operational excellence and maintaining high standards, the brand
takes pride in its commitment to quality and innovation–and so do
its future franchisees.
MilkShake Factory, a fourth-generation family business, was
built on a legacy of quality. The journey began in 1914 when
Charlie and Orania opened their first chocolate shop and soda
fountain in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. More than a
century from its early soda fountain days, the company was re-named
“MilkShake Factory” and by 2016, had established itself as the
go-to milkshake and chocolate destination in the region serving up
a diverse range of products including limited-time flavors,
dairy-free options and small batch chocolate barks. Fast forward to
2023, MilkShake Factory partnered with Franworth, a premier
franchisor for emerging brands, to expand its legacy beyond the
Pittsburgh metro. In the first year of franchising, MilkShake
Factory has already awarded 100 franchise units in over 15 states,
without compromising the brand's core principles.
“Hard work and serving premium products were engrained in us
since we were born,” Dana Edwards Manatos, Founder and CEO of
MilkShake Factory says. “All four generations have worked together,
and because of what my great-grandmother taught us through the
generations, MilkShake Factory can open the door for hundreds of
small business owners across the country.”
MilkShake Factory is committed to empowering franchisees to be
pillars in their local communities and proudly expand the family’s
legacy. Many franchisees come from diverse backgrounds and are
drawn to the brand’s quality standards and family roots. Multi-unit
franchisees Alex Chandler and Kindall Palmer share, “There are a
lot of reasons to be attracted to franchising with MilkShake
Factory. They have an impressive family legacy of chocolatiers, a
phenomenal leadership team, an incredible brand with huge
potential, and great partners with Franworth. For us, it ultimately
came down to how much we loved their milkshakes. We are proud to be
early franchisees with MilkShake Factory.”
John Rotche, Founder and CEO of Franworth, a leader in scaling
emerging franchise brands, shares his excitement, “When MilkShake
Factory came to us, they already had an incredible product and
robust operational system, a rich family story, and strong
leadership. We wanted to preserve that. Our goal was to leverage
our franchising experience to scale the brand nationwide without
compromising its foundational excellence. One year after awarding
their first franchise unit, we are now celebrating their 100th.
It’s a testament to their incredible team, the strong foundation
laid by their family, and the exceptional quality of their product.
We couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this remarkable
franchising milestone with the MilkShake Factory team.”
The milestone of 100 franchise units awarded represents the
culmination of over a century of hard work, dedication, and a
commitment to quality and excellence. Supported by a robust
franchisor system, this achievement offers entrepreneurs the
opportunity to open their own businesses with reduced startup
stress. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for
MilkShake Factory as it continues to grow, supporting
entrepreneurial dreams and bringing its delightful desserts to more
communities.
About MilkShake Factory®
MilkShake Factory is a premium dessert destination, serving up
handspun milkshakes made with housemade ice cream alongside small
batch handmade chocolates. Family-owned since 1914, the company
evolved from an old-fashioned soda fountain and chocolate shop to
one of Pittsburgh's most iconic sweet spots and is now adding
locations across the United States. With a mission to create simple
moments of joy, MilkShake Factory is quickly becoming a community
dessert destination creating smiles from coast to coast. Milkshake
Factory’s franchising model offers qualified investors the
opportunity to own and operate one of America’s most nostalgic, yet
modernized, brands. To learn more, visit
milkshakefactory.com.
About Franworth®
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Franworth builds, incubates,
and grows franchise brands through mentorship, education and
best-in-class support empowering entrepreneurs and creating
brighter futures. With over 450 years of combined franchise
experience, the Franworth team has been recognized with the highest
honors in franchising for repeatedly scaling brands using a
franchise model. Franworth's portfolio of Beloved Brands includes
MilkShake Factory®, sugaringLA®, MosquitoNix®, Garage Kings®, and
HealthSource America's Chiropractor®, and Degree Wellness®. For
more information, visit franworth.com.
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Megan Conway
Franworth
734-335-0319
Megan@franworth.com