In this episode of Restaurant and Retail Revel(ations, podcast hosts Sydney and Kate talk with Michael Keller, president and CEO of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice.
The playful Italian ice cream shop has its origins in a part-time summer job and a daydream for founder Jeremy Litwack. The first Jeremiah’s location was born in Winter Park, Florida, elevating the classic ice cream shop model with the brand’s trademark Italian Ice and Gelati offerings.
Today the brand has more than 240 units, a major evolution from its humble start. Covering a range of topics including the brand’s strategic roadmap, its recent accolades and even takeaways from the annual Frog Squad Summit, Michael offers an inside scoop on how Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise is more than your average ice cream parlor.
Make sure you listen to the end for a fun fact about Michael connecting two whimsical animals with surprisingly relevant career lessons!
