Andy's Frozen Custard facts for kids
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| Industry | Restaurants Franchising |
| Genre | Quick Service |
| Founded | March 19, 1986 in Osage Beach, Missouri, United States |
| Founders | John Kuntz Carol Kuntz |
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United States
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Number of locations
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150 (2024) |
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Area served
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15 U.S. states |
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Key people
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Andy Kuntz (CEO) |
| Products | Frozen custard |
| Revenue | US$124.39 million (US, 2020) |
| Owner | Kuntz family |
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Number of employees
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2,000 (2021) |
Andy's Frozen Custard is a popular chain of dessert shops. They are known for their delicious frozen custard. It's the biggest chain in the United States that sells only frozen custard. Andy's has over 140 stores in 15 different states. The main office is in Springfield, Missouri. Andy Kuntz, who the company is named after, runs the business there. People love their frozen custard desserts!
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The Story of Andy's
How Andy's Began
Andy's Frozen Custard was started by John and Carol Kuntz. They opened their first shop in 1986. This was in Osage Beach, Missouri. The idea came after they tried frozen custard in Wisconsin. They really liked it!
John and Carol learned from Leon and Doris Schneider. The Schneiders owned Leon's Frozen Custard in Milwaukee. Leon shared his knowledge to help the Kuntzes. They named their new shop after their son, Andy.
Growing the Business
Soon after, the business grew. Andy and his wife, Dana, moved to Springfield, Missouri. There, they learned all about the frozen custard business.
In 2008, John Kuntz passed away. Andy, Dana, and Carol continued to run the company. They kept the family business going strong.
Andy and Dana also have a home in Kansas City, Missouri. The Andy's chain now has 13 stores in that area. Andy grew up near Kansas City before moving to the Ozarks at age 14.
Where You Can Find Andy's
Andy's Locations Across the U.S.
As of June 2024, Andy's has 150 locations. You can find them in fifteen different states. These states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, and Florida. Other states are Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, and Kentucky. You can also find them in Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Finally, they are in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. More stores are planned to open soon!
Special Treats and Partnerships
In 2012, Andy's created a special dessert. It was called the Boomer Bear Concrete. This treat helps support the sports teams at Missouri State University. It is named after the school's mascot. You can find this special dessert at Andy's locations in Springfield, Missouri.
In 2015, Andy's made a big agreement. It was the largest in the company's history. This plan added 20 new stores. These new locations opened in cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Nashville. They also opened in different parts of Central Florida.
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