Ice Cream Factory to Open First Charlotte Location on July 1
The Ice Cream Factory, a North Carolina-born ice cream brand, is set to open its first franchise location in Charlotte on July 1. The store will be located at The Arbors at Mallard Creek retail center, aiming to innovate the dessert industry.
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