With Tadpole Mini pricing starting at just $3.09, guests that come in as a group or family can purchase four for around $12 to $14.

We are most often asked how many “types” or “styles” of ice cream exist? In the simplest of terms, no matter the style, ice cream (and frozen dessert variants, thereof,) is the only food designed, formulated, manufactured, marketed, and sold with the express intent of being consumed frozen.

Teamwork is why this 103-year-old maker of Italian ice is succeeding. CEO Rich Trotter is all about the ‘we’ not the ‘I.’ He hires talented individuals, gives them a goal and steps out of the way.

Kroger's Turkey Hill promotes its iced tea and J&J Snack Foods features Italian ice, fruit bars and new Whole Fruit smoothies. Meanwhile, Kraft Foods takes its Fresh Take to the outdoor grill.