Did You Know…
>> The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines ice cream to contain at least 10% milk fat and at least 5% non-fat milk solids.
>> On a television episode of the Iron Chef, a Chef prepared trout ice cream. He lost.
>> Although the claim to the invention of the ice cream cone is a bit, well controversial, it became popular at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis when vendors folded waffles to serve ice cream when they ran out of plates.
>> The U.S. government rationed sugar during World War I, but ice cream manufacturers convinced the government that it was an "essential food" and factories were allotted rations.
>> "Brain freeze" results from the transfer of the cold temperature on the pallet to certain nerves and constricts blood vessels in the head.
>> If you're an American Idol fan, or not, you'll enjoy any of the five Idol theme flavors including: Soulful Sundae Cone; Hollywood Cheesecake, Chock 'N Roll Caramel, Triple Talent and of course, Take the Cake.
Helpful Tips 
>> Select a busy, but not too busy location so customers can easily stop by.
>> Offer other foods to help carry you through the winter months.
>> Extend your menu by offering shakes and floats.
>> If possible, make your ice cream onsite. Advertising freshly made ice-cream is a huge draw because of the taste and quality.
>>Advertise locally. Offer "buy one, get one free" coupons in your local newspaper or loyalty programs that allow for a free cone after a certain number of purchases.
>>Participate in community events or sponsor the local T-Ball team.
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