Recipe for Success: Don’t Carry Debt and Don’t Own an Ice Machine!

Reading Time: 4 minutes Customer Success Stories

Opening a restaurant after retirement isn’t always a good idea, but with smart decisions and zero debt Dennis Bratton has a success on his hands.  Dennis, owner of Monjuni’s Italian Cafe in Monroe, LA, shared his recipe for success with Marketing Iceologist, Heidi. The Iceologist:  Thanks for taking the time to tell us about Monjuni’s Italian Cafe, Dennis. Monjuni’s has ... Read More

McDonald’s Franchisee Trusts His Ice to Easy Ice

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Franchised fast food restaurants, like McDonald’s, depend on a steady supply of ice.  You can’t serve sodas, tea or blended drinks without plenty of fresh, clean ice on hand. The Iceologist sat down with Marty Washington, McDonald’s franchisee and self-confessed ice skeptic, about what it takes to run a successful franchise business and what ice …

Provino’s: Making Mouths Water for Decades

Reading Time: 3 minutes Customer Success Stories

Provino’s restaurants have been Georgia’s favorite family-style Italian eatery for over 30 years.  Scott Garner, one of Provino’s owners, sat down with marketing Iceologist, Heidi, revealing how Provino’s has made mouths water for decades. The Iceologist:  Most restaurants fail in just a few years. How has Provino’s stayed on top since 1977? Scott:  We put out a consistent, tasty product. ... Read More

Cracking the Keys of Restaurant Success with Crabby Bill’s

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We have the the coolest customers!  Crabby Bill’s owner, Matt Loder Sr., cracks the code to his family’s restaurant success.  In the seafood business since 1974, Crabby Bill’s now has 6 locations in Florida, and all of them depend on ice machines from Easy Ice. The Iceologist:   Over 35 years in business -- wow!  That’s a lifetime in the restaurant ... Read More

Flippers Pizzeria: Simply Authentic Pizza!

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Pizza.  Who doesn’t love a great pizza?  Flippers Pizzeria, a growing chain of authentic and fresh pies in Florida, uses Easy Ice at many of their locations.  Top quality ingredients and consistently tasty pizzas has made Flippers a  favorite for 25 years. Marketing Iceologist, Heidi, chats with Flippers' VP Operations, Ben Richardson, about ice, his growing business, and of course, ... Read More