Case Study: Lick Ice Creams

Lick Ice Creams is a small, locally owned business that makes seasonal, sustainable ice creams from the freshest local ingredients. AFI invested in Lick in 2017 to fund retail expansion.

Progress: Fully Funded

Use of Funds: Working Capital

​Milestone: Opening  new location in Mueller

Months to Milestone: 1

Vehicle: Straight loan

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Impact

To us, honest ice creams simply means we use only pure, wholesome ingredients in our artisanal ice creams. What doesn’t go into our ice creams is just as important as what does. We never use artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup or preservatives, ever! Ice cream shouldn’t just taste good — we believe it should also be good.
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​As small local business owners, we have the pleasure of witnessing our milk and cream as it journeys from the cow to your scoop. All of the milk and cream used to make our ice creams comes from a local, family-owned dairy in Central Texas; and everything from the sauces, syrups, cakes and marshmallows is made by hand in our kitchen. We churn every batch, roll each waffle cone made from our homemade recipe in our shops, and pack each pint by hand in our kitchen to serve up the most honest ice creams we can. We are also committed to sustainability by using only compostable cups, spoons and napkins.

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​Team

Founders: Anthony Sobotik  & Chad Palmatier

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Links

Company Website     |     Facebook     |     Twitter @LickIceCreams