Andy's Frozen Custard is the largest frozen custard-only chain in the United States, with more than 140 company-owned and franchised stores across 15 states.[2][3]
The company is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, where the company is run by its namesake, Andy Kuntz. The company specializes in frozen custard-based desserts. In 2009, readers of 417 Magazine voted Andy's as the best thing about area code 417.[4]
History
Andy's was founded by John and Carol Kuntz in 1986 in Osage Beach, Missouri, after the couple first tasted frozen custard in Wisconsin. They sought the mentorship of Leon and Doris Schneider, who had owned Leon's Frozen Custard in Milwaukee since 1942; Leon provided much of the knowledge and guidance the Kuntzes needed to open their own store. The shop was named after their son Andy.
Soon after, the operation expanded to Springfield, Missouri, where Andy, with his wife Dana, learned the frozen custard business. In 2008, John died,[5] and Andy, Dana, and Carol continue to run the business.
Andy and his wife Dana maintain a second residence in Kansas City, Missouri, where the chain now has 13 stores. Andy grew up in the Kansas City suburb of Raytown, Missouri before moving with his parents to the Ozarks at age 14.[6]
Locations
As of May 2023, Andy's has 149 locations in fifteen states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. More locations are currently planned and coming soon.[7] Currently, they have franchise development agreements in place for Phoenix, Arizona, as well as parts of North Carolina and Florida.[8]
In 2012, Andy's announced the flavor of the Boomer Bear Concrete, a dessert created to support Missouri State University's athletics program and named after the school's mascot.[9] It is available in Andy's Springfield, Missouri, locations.
In 2015, Andy's signed a multi-franchise agreement and the largest in its 29-year history. This will result in 20 new stores found in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dallas, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee, and various markets in Central Florida.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Andy's Reflects on 100 Stores and 35 Years of Family Values". 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Andy's Frozen Custard opens second Murfreesboro location January 14". Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Andy's Frozen Custard to open 12th Kansas City location". 27 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "And the Winner Is..." Archived from the original on 2010-12-25. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ^ "John Neale Kuntz". Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2013-03-20.
- ^ "Andy's Frozen Custard buys Waldo Berbiglia building". 16 September 2020.
- ^ https://locations.eatandys.com/site-map/US
- ^ Andy's Frozen Custard Set to Open 15 New Locations in 2016
- ^ Andy's Frozen Custard Announces Boomer Bear Concrete Flavor
- ^ Custard, Andy’s Frozen. "Andy's Frozen Custard Signs 20-Store Multi-Unit Agreement". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2020-03-26.