Cauldron Ice Cream, the California-based parlor that's famed for its made-to-order liquid nitrogen concoctions and puffy waffle cones has just announced "a multi-unit franchise deal with Toronto," bringing a reported five locations to the Canadian city.
Visitors of Cauldron Ice Cream can expect to receive their sweet treat in fluffy waffle cones, which drew inspiration from Hong Kong's famous 'puffle' cones. The ice cream itself is served in Instrgrammable shapes like roses, while featuring signature flavors like Milk and Cereal and Earl Grey Lavender.
These new locations will be the first to exist outside of California since the franchise opened in 2015. The parlor also expects to continue to expand throughout the U.S in 2018.
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California's Cauldron Ice Cream Will Open 5 Toronto Locations
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