Ice Cream Companies
Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts in the world. As Wikipedia states, "Ice cream parlors are parlors that sell ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and/or frozen yogurt to consumers. On a larger scale, multiple chains and companies are involved in the ice cream business."
Interested in the business side of ice cream? Here are some of the most successful ice cream companies:
- Ben & Jerry's is an ice cream company known for making original flavors and ad campaigns. Ben & Jerry's is now owned by Unilever.
- Baskin-Robbins is the largest chain of ice cream specialty shops in the world. Baskin-Robbins is owned by Dunkin' Brands.
- Häagen-Dazs is a brand of ice cream known for quality flavors. Häagen-Dazs is operated by Nestlé in the US and Canada.
Scroll down to see some statistics about ice cream companies and flavors.
Ice Cream Company Profitability
Ice Cream Company Revenues in 2023:
| Company | Revenue from 2023 (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ben & Jerry's | 8.6B |
| Baskin-Robbins | 708M |
| Häagen-Dazs | 667K/store |
Ice Cream Profitability by Flavor
Sale statistics of different ice cream flavors in 2024:
| Flavor | Money made in 2024 (USD) | Market Share (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | ~20B | ~25% |
| Vanilla | ~26B | ~33% |
| Fruity Flavors | ~12.5B | ~16% |
| Other | ~21B | ~26% |
| Total | 79.08B | 100% |