What Weckerly's Ice Cream does

Weckerly's Ice Cream is a Philadelphia-based micro-creamery founded in 2012 that produces small-batch, French-style (custard-based) ice cream and handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. Operations are anchored at a production kitchen in North Philadelphia (4500 Worth Street, with an additional kitchen inside the repurposed Globe Dye Works textile factory), where the team pasteurizes its own custard base and develops recipes using techniques such as infused caramelized sugar bases, fruit purées, nut pastes, and cold-steeping of herbs and flowers. Ice cream is churned in approximately six-gallon batches and flash-frozen; each ice cream sandwich follows a six-day production process from pasteurization through hand-wrapping, with cookies and inclusions baked in-house.

The company monetizes through three primary channels: (1) company-owned retail, via the Fishtown scoop shop opened in 2016 and the Rittenhouse scoop shop (1600 Spruce Street), where it sells scoops, sandwiches, pints, and a full coffee program featuring Brandywine Coffee Roasters beans; (2) wholesale distribution of ice cream sandwiches through Wegmans (PA, NJ, DE) and 20+ independent retailers including Kimberton Whole Foods, Carlino's Market, Weaver's Way, and Riverwards Produce; and (3) event catering, with delivery service (minimum $350) and full-service cart catering starting at $1,150 for 75 guests. DoorDash delivery, digital gift cards sold via Square's gifting platform, and seasonal offerings (e.g., Valentine's bon bons, Employee Appreciation Day minis, summer scoop flights) extend the model. Customers are primarily individual Philadelphia consumers, supplemented by retail grocery partners and corporate/event catering clients.

The business is privately held and owner-operated; Cristina Torres assumed ownership in January 2024 and has guided the expansion into Rittenhouse and onto Wegmans shelves. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and no institutional funding rounds have been disclosed.

Name

Weckerly's Ice Cream

Website

https://weckerlys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philadelphia micro-creamery founded in 2012 producing small-batch French-style custard ice cream and handcrafted sandwiches. Operates two scoop shops, wholesales to Wegmans and 20+ regional retailers, and offers event catering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Ice Cream

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Custard Manufacturing (AFAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE), Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE)

Keywords

• Artisanal ice cream
• Ice cream sandwiches
• Scoop shop retail
• Small-batch custard
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Scoop Shop Sales: Direct sales of ice cream scoops, sandwiches, pints, and specialty items at two Philadelphia scoop shop locations (Fishtown and Rittenhouse). The Rittenhouse location also offers a full coffee menu alongside ice cream products.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Sale of ice cream sandwiches to retail partners for resale. Products are distributed to Wegmans stores, Kimberton Whole Foods, and other independent retailers across PA, NJ, and DE.
3. Catering Services: Two catering options: Delivery Service with $350 minimum for intimate and corporate events (mini or full ice cream sandwiches), and Full-Service Cart Catering starting at $1,150 for 75 guests with per-guest pricing after that. Dry ice and coolers available for purchase.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards redeemable at all scoop shops, sold through Square's gifting platform.
5. DoorDash Delivery: DoorDash delivery service throughout Philadelphia for ice cream pints and sandwiches, allowing customers to order from home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weckerly's Ice Cream is a Philadelphia-based micro-creamery that produces small-batch, French-style custard ice cream and handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. Products are pasteurized and churned in-house in batches of approximately six gallons using cream, milk, and egg yolks, with cookies, sauces, and inclusions also made from scratch. Sales occur through two Philadelphia scoop shops, wholesale to retail grocers across PA/NJ/DE, DoorDash delivery, and event catering.

Product overview

Weckerly's Ice Cream is a Philadelphia-based micro-creamery offering small-batch, French-style ice cream and handcrafted ice cream sandwiches. The core product portfolio centers on their French-Style Ice Cream (handcrafted custard-based ice cream in rotating seasonal flavors) and Ice Cream Sandwiches (available in full-size, mini, and Wegmans-exclusive varieties). Supporting products include Vegan Ice Cream and Sorbet for dietary alternatives, Coffee & Espresso Drinks at the Rittenhouse location, Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bon Bons for seasonal occasions, and Scoop Flights for tasting experiences. Services include Catering (delivery and full-service cart), Wholesale distribution to retailers, Gift Cards, and two Scoop Shop retail locations. All products are made from scratch in their North Philadelphia production facility at Globe Dye Works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French-Style Ice Cream Small-batch, handcrafted French-style custard ice cream with rotating seasonal flavors made from scratch using in-house pasteurized base and locally sourced ingredients. Sold by the scoop and by the pint at scoop shops and through wholesale and delivery.
• Ice Cream Sandwiches Handcrafted ice cream sandwiches with house-baked cookies, available in full-size and mini formats. Built through a six-day production process that yields soft, sturdy cookies around double-layered ice cream.
• Wegmans Exclusive Sandwich Line Ice cream sandwich assortment sold exclusively at select Wegmans locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including store-exclusive flavors and seasonal varieties.
• Vegan Ice Cream and Sandwiches Rotating vegan ice cream and vegan ice cream sandwiches made with a coconut cream and cocoa butter base, including classics and seasonal specialties.
• Sorbet Seasonal fruit sorbets made with fresh, local ingredients when available, offered as a naturally dairy-free alternative to French-style ice cream.
• Coffee and Espresso Drinks Espresso drinks, pour overs, and specialty seasonal drinks offered at the Rittenhouse location, with beans sourced from Brandywine Coffee Roasters.
• Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bon Bons Seasonal chocolate covered ice cream bon bons sold as a Valentine's Day Box of Chocolates, including varieties such as The Rocker (hazelnut), Tropical Getaway (passionfruit), and Dark Chocolate Raspberry.
• Catering Services Event catering for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and community gatherings, including Delivery Service (minimum $350 for mini or full ice cream sandwiches) and Full-Service Cart Catering (starting at $1,150 for 75 guests, with per-guest add-on pricing).
• Wholesale Program Wholesale distribution of Weckerly's ice cream sandwiches to retail partners across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including Wegmans, Kimberton Whole Foods, Carlino's Market, and 20+ independent retailers.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards redeemable at all Weckerly's scoop shops, sold through Square's gift card platform.
• Scoop Shop Retail Two brick-and-mortar scoop shops in Philadelphia neighborhoods offering ice cream scoops, sandwiches, pints, and (at Rittenhouse) a full coffee menu. Fishtown at 9 W Girard Avenue; Rittenhouse at 1600 Spruce Street.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two scoop shop locations in Philadelphia (Fishtown since 2016, Rittenhouse since 2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WegmanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 September 2025Weckerly's ice cream sandwiches are available at select Wegmans locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Wegmans carries multiple flavors including exclusive PB & J variety, Black & White, Meadow Mint (spring seasonal), People's Choice, and The Sammie (fall seasonal). Locations include Yardley, Warrington, Collegeville, Malvern, King of Prussia, Montgomeryville, Downingtown, Glen Mills (PA), Wilmington (DE), Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel (NJ).
• Brandywine Coffee RoasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeckerly's partners with Brandywine Coffee Roasters for coffee beans at their Rittenhouse location. Brandywine is a small Wilmington roastery known for their creativity and craft, with lighter roast profiles that produce sweet, complex, and vibrant cups. Master roaster Vic Scutari brings over 14 years of experience, roasting in small quantities on a Loring Falcon 15 kilo roaster. The partnership enables Weckerly's coffee program featuring espresso drinks, pour overs, and specialty seasonal drinks.
• Termini BrothersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeckerly's collaborated with Termini Brothers on Philly-inspired treats for Super Bowl, featuring cannoli ice cream sandwiches and Butterscotch Krimpet pints. This collaboration was featured on NBC10 Philly Live.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Humphry Slocombe: San Francisco-based small-batch, chef-driven ice cream brand with multiple scoop shops and grocery distribution. Directly analogous to Weckerly's on the "adult, unconventional flavors from a strong chef point of view" axis, serving as a useful comp for chef-led craft positioning.
• Salt & Straw: Portland-origin, chef-driven artisanal ice cream brand operating scoop shops nationwide with significant grocery and e-commerce wholesale. Most direct comparability: small-batch, seasonal rotating flavors, premium positioning, multi-channel retail plus foodservice; the chain Weckerly's most directly competes with for craft-conscious consumers and Wegmans-tier shelf space.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Brooklyn-based premium ice cream brand with scoop shops in major U.S. cities and broad grocery distribution. Closely comparable business model: premium scoop shops + national retail + DTC delivery, with vegan and specialty lines similar to Weckerly's vegan/sorbet offerings.
• Coolhaus: Los Angeles-based ice cream sandwich brand with grocery and foodservice distribution, plus scoop trucks/carts. Closely comparable to Weckerly's signature ice cream sandwich product, particularly on retail grocery (Wegmans-equivalent channels) and catering/cart deployment.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Columbus-based artisanal scoop shop chain (60+ locations) with strong wholesale, catering, and e-commerce presence. Comparable to Weckerly's as a chef-led, small-batch brand that has scaled from regional scoop shops into national grocery — the benchmark for what Weckerly's could grow into.

Regional players

• The Franklin Fountain: Philadelphia-based old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain in Old City. Comparable as a Philadelphia craft ice cream destination competing for the same experiential, premium consumer occasions; useful for understanding local share-of-stomach dynamics.
• Graeter's Ice Cream: Cincinnati-based, multi-generational craft ice cream manufacturer and scoop shop chain with strong grocery distribution. Comparable as a regionally dominant, family/owner-operated premium maker with grocery and scoop-shop channels — the closest analog to Weckerly's owner-operator DNA at greater scale.
• Bassett's Ice Cream: Philadelphia-based heritage ice cream brand with multiple retail locations in the same metro. Direct local-market comparison; useful for sizing Philadelphia-category dynamics, competitive overlap, and consumer loyalty dynamics in Weckerly's home market.

Broad incumbents

• Häagen-Dazs: General Mills-owned premium ice cream brand with extensive grocery and scoop shop presence. Comparable as the legacy premium-ice-cream benchmark Weckerly's positions against in the category, particularly relevant for retail-shelf pricing dynamics.
• Ben & Jerry's: Unilever-owned super-premium ice cream brand with national grocery dominance and scoop shops. Represents the upper-end incumbent competing for the same freezer aisle real estate and consumer occasion; useful comp for pricing, distribution scale, and category trends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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