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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Announces Expansion into Franchising, Bringing Its Fellowship Model to More Communities
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, the pioneer of super-premium and award-winning ice cream, made with direct and fair trade ingredients and fresh milk from family-run farms, today announced a significant milestone in its next chapter of growth: the expansion of its celebrated Fellowship Model through franchising.
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