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[Brett911]

Here's something you might not know.

In 1936, Carvel was the first to introduce the marketing concept “Buy One Get One Free.”
http://www.carvel.com/pr_timeline.asp

For 70 years now every Wednesday is Sundae at Carvel Ice Cream.

Buy one Classic Sundae at regular price and get the second one FREE (soft serve only; free Sundae of equal or lesser value).

NO COUPONS REQUIRED. Just show up and order today!

[mylo]

Oooh.. the weather's warming up.. time for some yummy ice cream!

[Solartide]

Was it really? Is there proof of this?

[Brett911]

Was it really? Is there proof of this?

yes, there were lots of customers in today. They believe Wednesday is Sundae.

[traceyl]

Was it really? Is there proof of this?

We took the girls in last night around 7:00pm. Man, your gigantic sprinkle machine was a huge hit w/ my daughters. What a hoot!! They enjoyed their sundaes and my hubby and I got HUGE milkshakes... mmm... quite yummy!!! Thanks!!!!

Tracey

[Erika]

I need to go back soon! Yummm!

Also, I think Mr. Carvel was Oprah's first interview.

Edited by Erika, 20 April 2006 - 10:22 AM.

[Solartide]

Actually I was referring to if Carvel was indeed the first company to introduce the "Buy one get one free" concept into marketing, not whether Wednesday is sundae day.

[Roxy448]

Where the heck is Carvel's in Folsom. I've never seen it.

[traceyl]

Where the heck is Carvel's in Folsom. I've never seen it.

It's brand new... in the complex where the Century theaters are, right next to Folsom Karate Academy.

[Erika]

It's brand new... in the complex where the Century theaters are, right next to Folsom Karate Academy.

And Mama Nardi's...if you go at night, it'll be the most lit store.

[Terry]

We made our first visit to Carvel/Cinnabon the other evening. OMG! What a wonderful place! And I have to say the young woman working the counter was a real kick! She knew her stuff and was excited to tell us all about the history of the ice cream - she was really into it and we were charmed! Spouse had the blackberry ice cream and I had a pecan cinnabon.

Good job Brett!

[stacycam]

I just had to add that the ice cream cakes are KILLER! My family is all back east in NY and we always have a gigantic Carvel ice cream cake when we get together. I never liked the ice cream cakes out here. Carvel has no cake in their cakes. I've never understood ice cream with frozen, stale-tasting cake.

Try it - you'll never go back to the "other" ice cream cake. :-)

[Brett911]

We made our first visit to Carvel/Cinnabon the other evening. OMG! What a wonderful place! And I have to say the young woman working the counter was a real kick! She knew her stuff and was excited to tell us all about the history of the ice cream - she was really into it and we were charmed! Spouse had the blackberry ice cream and I had a pecan cinnabon.

Good job Brett!

Thank you for the kind feedback. I passed along your comments to our staff. They deserve all the kudos. We have tried to build a great team here.

We have a simple rule, we promise to deliver great products and great customer service. If you do not receive both, always feel free to let me know.

Again, thank you.

[john]

when are you guys getting a permanent sign?

[Brett911]

when are you guys getting a permanent sign?

we just got signoff from the City on our sign. we had to change designs due to our non-conformity to Folsom's regs and the local CC&R's that govern our center. frustrating to say the least.

the sign should be up in a few short weeks now (2-3). what a fiasco.