Cool Jacks

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Cool Jacks is a Michigan-based handcrafted ice cream sandwich producer selling premium 16% butterfat sandwiches via retail (Meijer, Whole Foods), e-commerce, and mobile catering for events across Southeast Michigan.

Company typePrivate
Founded2011
HeadquartersFerndale, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Cool Jacks does

Cool Jacks is a Michigan-based handcrafted ice cream sandwich company founded in 2011 by Joshua Charlip in Ferndale, Michigan. The company produces and sells premium cookie ice cream sandwiches using 16% butterfat ice cream (above the industry-standard 12-14%), fresh-baked small-batch cookies, and locally sourced Michigan dairy, with no artificial preservatives in most flavors. Its core product portfolio consists of seven signature sandwich flavors (Classic Jack, Jack Attack, Jack Frost, Jack Berry, Jumping Jack, Super Jack, Cozy Jack) sold as singles, four-packs, and assorted packs through retail, e-commerce, and event catering channels.

Cool Jacks firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Cool Jacks
Legal name: Cool Jacks
Website: https://cooljacks.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2011
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Cool Jacks is a Michigan-based handcrafted ice cream sandwich producer selling premium 16% butterfat sandwiches via retail (Meijer, Whole Foods), e-commerce, and mobile catering for events across Southeast Michigan.
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Cool Jacks industry classification

Industry

Product category: Premium Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches
NAICS: Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (424420)
SIC: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Cookies & Crackers (2052)
akta.pro primary industry: Ice Cream Cakes & Frozen Dessert Bakery Manufacturing (AFAHAEAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing (AFAKAAAF), Ice Cream & Frozen Dairy Wholesale (AFAIAEAF), Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA)

Keywords

Handcrafted ice cream sandwiches
Premium frozen desserts
Mobile ice cream catering
Small-batch dairy products
Event dessert service

Where Cool Jacks is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Ferndale
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

Cool Jacks 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 Packaged Sales: Sale of pre-packaged four-packs of ice cream sandwiches through major grocery retailers including Meijer, Whole Foods Market, Plum Market, and Bridge Street Market across Michigan.
Event Catering Services: Mobile ice cream sandwich cart and truck catering for events (weddings, corporate events, birthdays, festivals) with packaged pricing tiers ranging from 50 to 200+ sandwiches, including on-site hand-assembly.
Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales of four-packs and multi-packs shipped frozen nationwide directly to consumers via cooljacks.com.
Wholesale/Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution of packaged ice cream sandwiches to retailers across Michigan, enabling retail store sales through grocery partners.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	50 Ice Cream Sandwiches catering package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	75 Ice Cream Sandwiches catering package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	100 Ice Cream Sandwiches catering package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	150 Ice Cream Sandwiches catering package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	200 Ice Cream Sandwiches catering package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Classic Jack Four Pack retail price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Cozy Jack single unit price

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Cool Jacks product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cool Jacks manufactures and sells handcrafted cookie ice cream sandwiches made with 16% butterfat premium ice cream and fresh-baked cookies, available as individual sandwiches, four-packs, and assorted multi-packs through grocery retailers, direct e-commerce, and nationwide frozen shipping. The company also operates a mobile ice cream sandwich catering service using carts and trucks for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and festivals across Southeast Michigan.

Product overview

Cool Jacks is a Michigan-based handcrafted ice cream sandwich company offering a portfolio of seven signature ice cream sandwich flavors (Classic Jack, Jack Attack, Jack Frost, Jack Berry, Jumping Jack, Super Jack, and Cozy Jack) sold as individual sandwiches, four-packs, and wholesale packs. The company operates two distinct business lines: a consumer packaged goods (CPG) business selling frozen products through retail partners (Meijer, Whole Foods, Plum Market, Bridge Street Market), and an ice cream catering division providing mobile ice cream cart and truck services for events (weddings, corporate events, birthdays, festivals). All products feature small-batch ice cream with 16% butterfat and fresh-baked cookies made from scratch, with no artificial preservatives in most flavors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Classic Jack Signature handcrafted chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich made with rich small-batch vanilla ice cream (featuring Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste) and two chewy, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Sold as a four-pack via cooljacks.com and in grocery retail.
Jack Attack Handcrafted snickerdoodle cookie ice cream sandwich with salted caramel-swirled vanilla ice cream, featuring cinnamon-spiced cookies with a real salted caramel ribbon. Sold via retail and direct e-commerce.
Jack Frost Handcrafted double chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich with mint chip ice cream, featuring semi-sweet chips, white chocolate chunks, and house-made peppermint mint chip ice cream with no added food coloring. Sold via retail and direct e-commerce.
Jack Berry Handcrafted sugar cookie ice cream sandwich with strawberry ice cream, featuring soft buttery sugar cookies paired with creamy strawberry ice cream for a fruity twist. Sold via retail and direct e-commerce.
Jumping Jack Handcrafted peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwich with chocolate ice cream, featuring thick soft-baked peanut butter cookies and old-fashioned chocolate ice cream made with real cocoa. Sold via retail and direct e-commerce.
Super Jack Handcrafted rainbow cookie ice cream sandwich filled with chocolate chips and candy pieces, paired with Superman ice cream (red, blue, and yellow vanilla-based swirls). Sold via retail and direct e-commerce.
Cozy Jack Handcrafted oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwich with cinnamon ice cream, featuring fresh-baked oatmeal cookies with cinnamon and honey paired with gourmet cinnamon ice cream. Sold as a single unit and via retail.
Four Pack Assorted Assorted four-pack of Cool Jacks handcrafted ice cream sandwiches featuring multiple flavor options including Classic Jack, Jack Attack, Super Jack, Jumping Jack, Jack Frost, and Cozy Jack, designed for sharing and as a retail/gift format.
Ice Cream Cart and Truck Catering Mobile ice cream sandwich cart and truck catering service for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, festivals, and parties across Southeast Michigan, including on-site hand-assembly, 2-hour service window, six flavor options, branded napkins, and service staff. Pricing tiers range from $495 (50 sandwiches) to $1,195 (200 sandwiches), with a 10% service fee and travel charges for events outside the core zone.

Quantifiable outcome

50,000+ Happy Customers served through catering
+3 more outcomes

Companies that use Cool Jacks

Customer profile

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Cool Jacks technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Cool Jacks partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

MeijercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeijer is a major Michigan-based big-box retailer and one of Cool Jacks' key retail distribution partners. Cool Jacks ice cream sandwiches are carried in Meijer freezer sections across Michigan stores, making them widely accessible to Michigan consumers.
Whole Foods MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhole Foods Market carries Cool Jacks in its Frozen Desserts aisle at Michigan locations, positioning the brand alongside other premium small-batch local products that align with the retailer's quality-focused positioning.
Plum MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlum Market is a neighborhood specialty grocery retailer that carries Cool Jacks products, serving as a key partner in the community-oriented retail channel that aligns with Cool Jacks' local, handcrafted brand positioning.
Bridge Street MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBridge Street Market is an urban specialty grocery retailer that carries a curated selection of Cool Jacks products, serving downtown and urban Michigan consumers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Cool Jacks competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Cool Jacks financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Cool Jacks leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Cool Jacks funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Cool Jacks M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Cool Jacks

What does Cool Jacks do?

Is Cool Jacks a public or private company?

Cool Jacks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Cool Jacks founded?

Cool Jacks was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Cool Jacks based?

Cool Jacks is headquartered in Ferndale, United States, in the North America region.

How does Cool Jacks make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Retail Packaged Sales are the primary driver. The others are event Catering Services, direct-to-Consumer E-commerce and wholesale/Retail Distribution.

Does Cool Jacks have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cool Jacks.

What industry is Cool Jacks in?

Cool Jacks's product category is Premium Handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAHAEAH, Ice Cream Cakes & Frozen Dessert Bakery Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAKAAAF, Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 31152 and its SIC code is 2024.