Ample Hills

Ample Hills is an American ice cream company. Founded by Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna as a pushcart in 2010, the company became known for its "playful" flavors. Their first storefront, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, opened in 2011, selling out 130 gallons of ice cream in just 4 days.[1] They quickly expanded into a chain prominent in New York City and with additional locations in Florida and Los Angeles.

Ample Hills
IndustryIce cream
Founded2010
FoundersBrian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna
Key people
CEO: Michael Zapata
ParentSchmitt Industries (2020-present)
Websitewww.amplehills.com


The Los Angeles location closed after 15 months.[2] The company filed for bankruptcy in March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic due to operating losses from its Red Hook factory.[3] On June 9, 2020 it was announced that Schmitt Industries purchased Ample Hills for $1 million.[4]

References

  1. Gootman, Elissa (June 2, 2011). "So Successful a New Ice Cream Shop Closes After 4 Days". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. Kang, Matthew (January 27, 2020). "Ample Hills Creamery closes flagship Los Feliz location after 15 months". Eater LA. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. Adams, Erika (March 16, 2020). "Popular Ice Cream Chain Ample Hills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy". Eater NY. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. "Form8-K". Securities and Exchange Commission. Securities and Exchange Commission. June 9, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.

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