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This page is about the Australian business. For the original Mr. Whippy as founded in the United Kingdom, see Mr. Whippy (United Kingdom). For the separate New Zealand business, see Mr. Whippy New Zealand.
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Mr. Whippy Australia
Company and franchise
Industry
  • Food
  • Retail
  • Direct service
Products
  • Frozen yogurt
  • Soft serves
  • Beverages
Parent Franchised Food Company

Mr. Whippy Australia is a franchise of ice-cream vendors operating in Australia.

History

The original Mr. Whippy in the United Kingdom franchised internationally to Australia in 1962 by sending ten vans on a ship from Southampton to Sydney, following success, a second batch was set the year after, consisting of twenty-four vans. The company's franchise in Australia continued until the mid-1970s, after which the physical vehicle fleet was sold to private operators. During the franchise period from Mr. Whippy in the UK, around 200 Commer Karrier vans were imported from the UK to Australia.

In 1982, the trademark "Mr Whippy" was registered in Australia by ice cream parlour company Mr Whippy Pty Ltd. Today, the Franchised Food Company owns the brand.

Bedford CF Mr Whippy (15429520673)
Vintage Bedford CF Mr Whippy van in Sydney, Australia, in 2010
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