Andia's

What Andia's does

Andia's Ice Cream is a family-owned, bootstrapped super-premium artisanal ice cream producer and retailer headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 2013 by Andia and George Xouris (originally as The Freezing Pointe, rebranded twice to its current name in 2021), the company produces all batches at a dedicated facility in Morrisville using Carpigiani equipment and distributes them through four retail locations across the NC Triangle (West Cary, Southeast Cary, Raleigh Iron Works, and a rotating scoop shop at Nanny Goat Market in Durham). The core product is handcrafted ice cream offered in signature flavors, six monthly rotating flavors (including a vegan option), and a line of customizable ice cream cakes (priced $45–$60+) sold online for pickup.

The company operates a diversified revenue model spanning retail scoop sales, custom celebration cakes ordered through a Shopify storefront, full-service and drop-off catering for weddings and corporate events (minimum 50 guests), national pint shipping via the Goldbelly partnership, and fundraising/experiential programs such as Kitchen With a Cause. Distribution channels include own-stores, Goldbelly, DoorDash, and UberEats. Marketing is primarily organic social (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn), an email newsletter, content marketing, and referral partnerships including The Knot.

Andia's serves individual consumers seeking premium dessert experiences in the Triangle, event planners and corporate clients, and a national D2C audience via Goldbelly. The company is led by CEO Andia Xouris, a two-time Grand Master Ice Cream Chef, James Beard Fellow, and American Ambassador for Carpigiani. Management consists of approximately 20 named staff including a CFO, Director of Operations, Director of Ice Cream Production, Marketing Director (the founder's daughter), HR/Catering Manager, and Senior Creative & Social Media Manager. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees; no external funding has been raised and no revenue is publicly disclosed.

Name

Andia's

Legal name

Andia's Ice Cream

Website

https://andiasicecream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andia's Ice Cream is a family-owned super-premium artisanal ice cream producer and retailer operating four retail locations in North Carolina's Triangle (Cary, Raleigh, Durham), with custom cakes, event catering, and national shipping via Goldbelly, serving walk-in consumers, event planners, and a national D2C audience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Ice Cream Sales: In-store sales of super-premium ice cream including scoops, waffle cones, specialty items like affogatos, ice cream brûlées, cookie sandwiches, shakes, and sampler flights. Also includes pints to-go.
2. Ice Cream Cakes: Custom and themed ice cream cakes sold online for pickup. Prices range from $45-$60+ depending on size and customization. 5-day lead time required.
3. Catering Services: Full-service catering with staffing for events (minimum 50 people) including sundae bars, single scoops, and specialty bars. Drop-off options also available for pickup or delivery.
4. National Shipping: Shipped ice cream pints across U.S. and Canada via Goldbelly partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Andia's Ice Cream produces and retails super-premium handcrafted ice cream through company-owned scoop shops in the North Carolina Triangle, with a rotating monthly flavor program (including one vegan option), a signature flavor library, customizable premium ice cream cakes, full-service and drop-off event catering, hands-on Kitchen With a Cause sessions, and national pint shipping via a Goldbelly partnership. Production is centralized at a Morrisville, NC facility using Carpigiani equipment.

Product overview

Andia's Ice Cream is a super-premium ice cream retailer operating a portfolio of retail scoop shops, a production facility, and catering operations across North Carolina. The core offering centers on handcrafted ice cream available in signature flavors (Black Raspberry, French Vanilla, Mint Chip, Cookie Dough, etc.) plus 6 rotating monthly flavors including one vegan option. The product line spans retail scoop sales (cups, cones, specialty items like affogatos and brûlées), premium customizable ice cream cakes (with 17 pre-designed options plus custom cakes), full-service and drop-off catering for events, and fundraising programs. Additional experiences include the Kitchen With a Cause hands-on ice cream making sessions and the Rotating Scoop Shop pop-up concept. The company ships nationally via Goldbelly and delivers locally through DoorDash and UberEats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Andia's Ice Cream Scoop Shop / Retail Super-premium handcrafted ice cream sold by the scoop at company-owned retail shops across North Carolina's Triangle area, featuring signature flavors (Baklava, Black Raspberry, French Vanilla, Mint Chip, Cookie Dough, etc.), six monthly rotating flavors (including a vegan option), and specialty items including affogatos, ice cream brúlées, cookie sandwiches, shakes, and sampler flights.
• Premium Ice Cream Cakes Customizable premium ice cream cakes available in 6-inch (feeds 6-8) and 8-inch (feeds 10-16) sizes, with 17+ themed designs (Harry Potter Birthday, Vintage, Heart, Mermaid, Shark, Circus, Unicorn, Graduation, Gender Reveal, Construction, Flowers, Double Oreo, Death By Chocolate, Dough My Goodness, Strawberry Shortcake, Naughty Brownie) and fully custom cake options. Pricing ranges from $45 (Heart Cakes) to $53+ (Strawberry Shortcake), with custom photo design printing available as a +$12 add-on. Orders placed online via the Shopify storefront require 5-day lead time and are picked up at a selected shop location.
• Full-Service Ice Cream Catering Full-service event catering with staffed ice cream carts and mobile sundae bars for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and private celebrations across the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Cary). Includes single scoop cups/cones, single scoop sundae bars, and specialty bars (mini milkshakes, doughnut sundaes, ice cream brúlées) with sorbet options. Minimum 50 people required with 2-week advance booking.
• Drop-Off Ice Cream Catering Pre-packaged catering services for pickup or delivery, including individually-wrapped cookie sandwiches, premium cookie sandwiches, pre-scooped cups with toppings, and whole pints. Designed for events that do not need staffed service.
• Spirit Nights Fundraising Private shop takeovers where organizations book an Andia's location for a few hours; a percentage of sales during the event is donated back to the organization. Includes optional activities like raffle wheels and ice cream eating contests.
• Concessions Events Fundraising Partner program where Andia's sets up and staffs concession stands at external fundraising events for schools, teams, and nonprofits, with a portion of proceeds donated to the partnering organization.
• Kitchen With a Cause Hands-on ice cream making experience at Andia's Morrisville, NC production facility where participants learn to make ice cream alongside CEO Andia Xouris. Priced at $105 per adult session plus $25 for each additional child ticket, with 100% of ticket sales donated to Duke Children's Hospital's Child Life Department.
• Andia's Rotating Scoop Shop Pop-up concept launched in 2024 at Nanny Goat Market in downtown Durham, NC, featuring 11 rotating daily flavors combining classic and monthly varieties (closed Monday-Wednesday; open Thursday-Sunday). Operates as a rotating scoop shop sub-brand distinct from Andia's permanent retail shops.
• Goldbelly National & International Shipping Shipped ice cream pints across the U.S. and Canada through the Goldbelly gourmet food platform, launched in 2023 in response to thousands of Instagram and TikTok requests from customers nationwide wanting access to Andia's products.
• Andia's Gift Cards Both e-gift cards and physical gift cards sold through the Square payment platform, redeemable at all Andia's retail shop locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 Ice Cream Shops ranking in USA Today for 4 consecutive years

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoldbellycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Partnership with Goldbelly gourmet food platform to ship ice cream pints across the U.S. and Canada. Created in response to thousands of Instagram and TikTok requests from customers nationwide wanting access to Andia's products.
• CarpigianicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Andia Xouris serves as trainer and American Ambassador for Carpigiani, the world's leading ice cream equipment manufacturer. This relationship positions her as an industry leader globally and ensures access to premium production technology.
• North American Ice Cream AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Andia Xouris serves as Co-Chair of the Education Committee for NAICA, actively shaping the next generation of ice cream artisans both on the global stage and across the industry.
• Nanny Goat MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPop-up location partnership at Nanny Goat Market in downtown Durham. Andia's operates a rotating scoop shop concept featuring 11 rotating flavors that change daily, including classics and monthly specials.
• Duke Children's HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKitchen With a Cause program where 100% of ticket sales from ice cream making sessions are donated to Duke Children's Hospital's Child Life Department, supporting families and children in healthcare settings.
• Frankie Lemmon SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropic partnership with Frankie Lemmon, Raleigh's beloved school and development center where children of all abilities learn and grow together. Andia dedicates time and resources year-round to support their mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Multi-location super-premium scoop shop operator with strong national brand, rotating seasonal flavors, custom ice cream cakes, and online pint shipping. Closest direct comparable — same retail format, similar flavor-innovation cadence, similarly touted in national press.
• Salt & Straw: Chef-driven super-premium ice cream scoop shop chain with rotating small-batch flavors, custom pints, and shipping. Comparable on artisanal positioning, handcrafted flavor library, and media-driven brand storytelling.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Premium scoop shop and pint brand with national retail distribution and e-commerce. Comparable on super-premium positioning, vegan/dairy-free offerings, and Goldbelly-style national shipping growth.
• Ample Hills Creamery: Super-premium scoop shop chain known for inventive flavors and custom ice cream cakes. Operates retail stores with catering and pint offerings — a structurally similar premium dessert brand, albeit with larger footprint.

Emerging players

• Creamistry: Specialty ice cream chain using a different production format (liquid nitrogen). Overlaps with Andia's on the premium scoop shop category, custom desserts, and occasion-driven positioning, but differentiates on production technology.

Regional players

• Graeter's Ice Cream: Long-running, family-owned premium ice cream brand operating scoop shops primarily in the Midwest, with pint distribution beyond its home region. Comparable as a traditional, multi-generational premium ice cream retailer with a small-batch manufacturing identity.
• Mitchell's Ice Cream: Family-run Bay Area scoop shop with a long heritage and a small handful of retail locations plus wholesale pints. Comparable as a regionally anchored premium scoop shop with a custom cake program and a slow, quality-led footprint expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Cold Stone Creamery: Established franchised ice cream chain operating mix-in scoop shops at massive scale. Overlaps with Andia's in custom cake and themed dessert categories but competes on volume, footprint, and franchise-driven ubiquity rather than artisanal positioning.
• Häagen-Dazs: Iconic super-premium ice cream brand with broad grocery distribution and a smaller retail scoop shop footprint. Comparable as a super-premium consumer ice cream brand competing for the same occasion-driven premium dessert purchases, but at much larger scale.

Others

• Goldbelly: Gourmet food marketplace that ships iconic regional foods (including Andia's pints) nationwide. Listed as an ecosystem partner rather than competitor — analogous to Blue Apron / food-hall aggregators that enable small premium producers to access national demand without distribution build-out.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/andiashomemadeicecream
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andias-ice-cream
• Instagraminstagram.com/andiasicecream
• Pinterestpinterest.com/andiasicecream
• TikToktiktok.com/@andiasicecream
• Xx.com/andiasicecream

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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