ROSIES GOURMET ITALIAN ICES, INC.
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA

In 1994, Jerry Baer and Scott Rosengarten, both from Philadelphia, opened Rosie's Gourmet Italian Ices in Pembroke Pines, Florida. People in Philadelphia know our product as "water ice". Now, more than two decades later, the store and its founders are still going strong in the same location. From day one, Jerry and Scott created a welcoming and friendly environment with quality products for both their retail and wholesale operations. Rosie's enjoys a 95% customer return rate, including many second generation customers. It is not uncommon to hear people say they enjoyed Rosie's as a kid, and now they bring in their kids to experience the same great treats and value. A family of four can often have a treat for about $10! We serve 20 flavors of Italian ice every day and every one of them is made right on the premises in the back of our store. So while Italian ices may be the main ingredient of our success, we also offer other delicious treats like both soft- and hard-served ice creams, radio balls and soft pretzels -- all at very reasonable prices. Our wholesale operation makes it possible for groups or individuals to buy our Italian ice to sell for their fundraising events.