Stricklands Ice Cream in Akron Ohio

Strickland's Frozen Custard was founded in 1936 by Bill and Florence Strickland. During his years as an Akron Pure Milk employee, Bill developed his own rich recipe of cream, eggs, sugar and other ingredients. With his formula perfected, Bill turned his attention to finding an ice cream machine that would quickly freeze the ice cream, while limiting the air whipped into the product. The result was Strickland's award winning frozen custard.

Bill and Florence built the first Strickland's Frozen Custard stand on Triplett Avenue in Akron, Ohio, and the Strickland's legend was born. It is across the street from Akron Municipal Airport. As a pilot, I have actually flown in with guests to savor some Strickland's Ice Cream. I call that the $100 ice cream cone.

The original stand, above, is still in operation today, run by the third generation of the Strickland's family, and serving the same fantastic ice cream that made Strickland's a local Akron Ohio landmark. Everyone within 50 miles of Akron Ohio knows and has been to Strickland's Ice Cream. Probably many times. Once you take the kids, it's over!

In 2002, Strickland's Marketing Corp. was formed to duplicate the success of the original Strickland's. After reverse-engineering machines that proved to produce the same great taste as the originals, Strickland's Ice Cream in Akron Ohio is now offering franchises in select markets. We now have several in Akron Ohio but there is something special about cruising over to the original.

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