Emack & Bolio’s
Emack & Bolio's is a privately held super premium ice cream brand founded in 1975, operating 35+ franchised retail shops across 7+ countries and selling ice cream, signature Outrageous Cones, vegan, sorbet, and 100+ hand-made chocolate varieties to walk-in consumers, with additional wholesale and e-commerce channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersBrookline Village, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Emack & Bolio’s does
Emack & Bolio's is a privately held, super premium ice cream brand founded in 1975 in Boston's Coolidge Corner by music lawyer Bob Rook, originally as a late-night ice cream hangout for rock musicians. The company produces 75+ unique ice cream flavors per year with weekly rotation, a small-batch coconut cream-based vegan line, 44+ years of continuous fresh-fruit sorbet production, no-sugar-added varieties, and 100+ varieties of hand-made chocolates by Master Chocolatier Michael Murphy (20+ years tenure). Its signature product, the "Outrageous" flavored cone, was invented in 1980 and remains a category-defining concept.
The core technology is artisanal small-batch production with selective premium inputs — rbST-free milk, non-GMO coconut cream, pure cane sugar, organic coconut oil, and hand-dipped confections — rather than any proprietary software or data platform. The digital surface is a WordPress-based marketing site plus a basic e-commerce storefront for branded merchandise, $10 Moose Money gift certificates, $29.95 chocolate boxes, and $24.95 fudge; no public API, SDK, or mobile app is offered. All product information, allergens, and nutritional data are surfaced through static content pages.
Emack & Bolio's generates revenue through four channels: (1) direct-to-consumer retail across 35+ branded shops in 7+ countries (USA, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines), (2) a wholesale program supplying ice cream, micro-brewed soda, hot fudge, chocolates, and ice cream pizzas to foodservice resellers, (3) an e-commerce merch and gift certificate storefront, and (4) an "Own An E&B" franchise/licensing program in which all stores are individually owned and operated and receive layout consultation, equipment manuals, on-site training, and creative marketing support. Primary customers are walk-in retail consumers, with secondary segments including vegans, lactose-intolerant and diet-conscious buyers, wholesale resellers, and prospective franchisees. No revenue, headcount, or funding data are disclosed.
Emack & Bolio’s firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Emack & Bolio’s
- Legal name
- Emack and Bolios
- Website
- https://emackandbolios.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Emack & Bolio's is a privately held super premium ice cream brand founded in 1975, operating 35+ franchised retail shops across 7+ countries and selling ice cream, signature Outrageous Cones, vegan, sorbet, and 100+ hand-made chocolate varieties to walk-in consumers, with additional wholesale and e-commerce channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Emack & Bolio’s industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Premium Ice Cream
- NAICS
- Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)
- SIC
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE), Frozen Yogurt Shops (THAFAGAB), Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE)
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Where Emack & Bolio’s is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brookline Village
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices35 records
Markets served
Emack & Bolio’s business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Retail ice cream and cone sales: Direct in-store sales of super premium ice cream, sorbet, vegan ice cream, yogurt, no-sugar-added flavors, and the signature Outrageous Cones across 35+ branded retail locations worldwide.
- Merchandise and gift certificate sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of branded merchandise (tote bags, t-shirts, mugs, stickers), Moose Money $10 gift certificates valid at USA E&B locations, hand-made chocolate boxes ($29.95), and homemade fudge jars ($24.95).
- Franchise/licensing program ("Own An E&B"): Recurring revenue from licensing the Emack & Bolio's brand and operating system to qualified franchisees who open new E&B shops domestically and internationally; includes support services (layout consultation, equipment manuals, training).
- Wholesale distribution: Bulk/wholesale supply of super premium ice cream, micro-brewed soda, homemade hot fudge (buckets and jars), handmade chocolates, and ice cream pizzas to wholesale buyers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Moose Money $10 gift certificates |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | E&B Chocolate Box |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Homemade Fudge (2 jars) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | It's Stonerlicious Sticker pack |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Emack & Bolio’s product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Emack & Bolio's manufactures and sells super premium ice cream (75+ unique flavors per year, rotated weekly), dairy-free sorbets, coconut cream-based vegan ice cream, no-sugar-added flavors, live cultured non-fat yogurt, signature Outrageous Flavored Cones, hand-dipped chocolates (100+ varieties), micro-brewed soda, hot fudge, and ice cream pizzas. Distribution is through 35+ branded retail shops worldwide, a wholesale channel, an e-commerce store for merchandise and confections, and a franchise/licensing program ("Own An E&B").
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Super Premium Ice Cream Signature super premium ice cream made with rbST-free milk and cream, available in 75+ unique flavors refreshed weekly; sold at 35+ branded retail shops worldwide.
- Outrageous Flavored Cones Hand-crafted flavored waffle cones (Marsh'mallow-covered with Oreos, Rice Krispies, Fruit Loops, or Fruity Pebbles; chocolate-dipped cones rolled in rainbow or chocolate jimmies, nuts, or shaved coconut).
- Fresh Fruit Sorbet Artisanal dairy-free sorbet made from fresh fruit and pure cane sugar, following a 44+ year production tradition.
- Vegan Coconut Cream Ice Cream Small batch dairy-free ice cream made from non-GMO coconut cream, pure cane sugar, and organic coconut oil, designed for vegans and lactose-intolerant consumers.
- No-Sugar-Added Ice Cream Two no-sugar-added ice cream flavors (moose tracks and caramel pecan) sweetened with Splenda for low-sugar, low-carb diets.
- Live Cultured Non-Fat Yogurt Live cultured non-fat yogurt made with rbST-free milk and cream.
- Hand-Made Chocolates Hand-made and hand-dipped chocolates in 100+ unique varieties, produced by E&B Master Chocolatier Michael Murphy with 20+ years tenure.
- Wholesale Ice Cream and Confection Supply Bulk supply of super premium ice cream, micro-brewed soda, homemade hot fudge, handmade chocolates, and ice cream pizzas to foodservice resellers and wholesale buyers.
- Homemade Fudge Hand-made fudge sold as two-jar sets at $24.95 in the online store and at retail shops.
- Moose Money Gift Certificates $10 Moose Money gift certificates valid at most E&B locations in the USA, sold through the online store.
- E&B Branded Merchandise Online store (emackandbolios.itemorder.com) selling branded merchandise such as tote bags, t-shirts, mugs, and Stoney the Moose sticker packs.
- Own An E&B Franchise Program "Own An E&B" franchise/licensing program licensing the Emack & Bolio's brand, recipes, and operating system to qualified US and international operators to open new branded shops, with layout consultation, equipment manuals, on-site training, and creative marketing support.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 75 unique ice cream flavors produced each year, with new product each week
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Emack & Bolio’s
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Emack & Bolio’s technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Emack & Bolio’s partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Emack & Bolio’s competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ben & Jerry's: Super premium ice cream brand with strong brand heritage, social mission positioning, and broad product portfolio (vegan, no-sugar-added, sorbet). Directly comparable to E&B on category, quality tier, and counter-serve distribution, though at vastly larger scale and owned by Unilever.
- Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Artisanal super premium ice cream shop chain with rotating seasonal flavors, direct e-commerce pint shipping, and a brand identity built on craft ingredients. Closest direct comparable to E&B on premium positioning, flavor innovation cadence, and shop experience.
- Salt & Straw: Artisanal small-batch ice cream shop chain known for unusual flavors and a cult brand identity. Directly comparable to E&B on craft positioning, rotating flavor program, and shop-based distribution model.
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium ice cream brand with a growing shop footprint and a vegan line. Comparable to E&B on super premium quality, plant-based offerings, and shop-plus-DTC distribution.
- Cold Stone Creamery: Franchised ice cream shop chain with mix-in customization on a frozen stone. Comparable to E&B on counter-serve shop model and franchise-led footprint expansion.
- Graeter's: Multi-generation craft ice cream brand using French pot process, with regional shop footprint and grocery distribution. Comparable to E&B on heritage craft production, premium pricing, and shop-plus-wholesale model.
- Marble Slab Creamery: Franchised ice cream shop chain with mix-in customization concept. Comparable to E&B on franchise-led shop expansion and customized premium dessert offering.
- Maggie Moo's: Franchised premium ice cream shop chain offering mix-ins and customizable treats. Comparable to E&B on franchise shop model and premium counter-serve ice cream category.
Broad incumbents
- Häagen-Dazs: Global super premium ice cream brand owned by General Mills, with widespread shop and grocery presence. Comparable to E&B on super premium tier but operates as a broad incumbent across many markets and channels rather than as a niche artisanal brand.
- Baskin-Robbins: Largest franchised ice cream shop chain globally, owned by Inspire Brands. Comparable to E&B on franchise-driven shop model and 31-flavor rotation concept, though positioned for mass-market rather than super premium.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Emack & Bolio’s leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Emack & Bolio’s funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Emack & Bolio’s M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Emack & Bolio’s
What does Emack & Bolio’s do?
Emack & Bolio's manufactures and sells super premium ice cream (75+ unique flavors per year, rotated weekly), dairy-free sorbets, coconut cream-based vegan ice cream, no-sugar-added flavors, live cultured non-fat yogurt, signature Outrageous Flavored Cones, hand-dipped chocolates (100+ varieties), micro-brewed soda, hot fudge, and ice cream pizzas. Distribution is through 35+ branded retail shops worldwide, a wholesale channel, an e-commerce store for merchandise and confections, and a franchise/licensing program ("Own An E&B").
Is Emack & Bolio’s a public or private company?
Emack & Bolio’s is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Emack & Bolio’s founded?
Emack & Bolio’s was founded in 1975.
Where is Emack & Bolio’s based?
Emack & Bolio’s is headquartered in Brookline Village, United States, in the North America region.
How does Emack & Bolio’s make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Retail ice cream and cone sales are the primary driver. The others are merchandise and gift certificate sales, franchise/licensing program ("Own An E&B") and wholesale distribution.
Who are Emack & Bolio’s's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ben & Jerry's, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Salt & Straw, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Cold Stone Creamery, Graeter's, Marble Slab Creamery and Maggie Moo's. Broad incumbents are Häagen-Dazs and Baskin-Robbins.
Does Emack & Bolio’s have an API?
No public API is recorded for Emack & Bolio’s.
What industry is Emack & Bolio’s in?
Emack & Bolio’s's product category is Premium Ice Cream. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAGAA, Ice Cream & Gelato Shops, with a secondary code of AFAKAKAE, Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 311520 and its SIC code is 2024.