Little Jimmy's Italian Ices facts for kids
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| Founded | 1932 |
| Founder | Albert Mauro |
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Key people
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Ralph Maglione |
| Products | Italian ice and push carts |
Little Jimmy's Italian Ices is a company that makes yummy Italian ice. It's a family business located in Iselin, New Jersey, USA. Many people who own pushcarts buy their Italian ice from Little Jimmy's. These cart owners run their own small businesses, selling the delicious frozen treats all over the country.
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The Sweet Story of Little Jimmy's Italian Ices
The story of Little Jimmy's began in 1932. A man named Albert Mauro came to America from Sicily. He settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and started making a frozen dessert called granita.
Albert used a special family recipe. He made the dessert right in his home with just one machine. Then, he loaded his truck with the tasty treats. He drove his truck through the towns of Elizabeth and Linden, New Jersey. He often parked near the General Motors factory. Workers would buy his Italian ice when their shifts started or ended. Soon, his business grew! Albert added three more trucks. He also got two more machines to make even more Italian ice.
Growing Across the Country
In 2005, Little Jimmy's started selling its products all over the USA. They became a popular Italian ice business. Their frozen treats were sold in about 35 different states.
A New Chapter for Little Jimmy's
In 2014, another company bought Little Jimmy's. This company was Maglione's Italian Ice, also from Iselin, New Jersey. Even after being bought, the Italian ice business kept going. It still uses the well-known Little Jimmy's name.
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