Lil Ice Cream Dude is an ice cream business that has been operating for six years, and started in the founder's Beau Shell's parents' garage. Shell started the business when he was only eight years old, and he is now looking to grow it by opening up his own store.
Shell came up with the idea to start his own business when he asked for an ice cream cart for his birthday in lieu of gifts or a party. Since then, he has worked 400 events and is now looking to open a 1400 square foot production and shop space.
To support Lil Ice Cream Dude, and the young founder who built it, consumers can visit his Kickstarter page to help raise funds for the business.
Kid-Run Ice Cream Businesses
Lil Ice Cream Dude is Looking to Expand to Its Own Brick and Mortar
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