FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

• How did Thrifty ice cream get started?

  Thrifty ice cream was born in 1940 at a small factory in West Hollywood when brothers Harry and Robert Borun and their brother-in-law, Norman Levin, started producing their own ice cream to sell at the soda fountain in their drug store chain. Thrifty ice cream has been a favorite for multiple generations of Californians, and its cult-like status ensures it will endure for future families to enjoy. Learn more about the history of Thrifty ice cream.

• Where can I find Thrifty ice cream?

  You can find Thrifty ice cream in the freezer section of your favorite retailers, like Rite Aid, Albertsons, Vons and more. You can also find it at scoop counters across California, Arizona and a growing number of regions in the U.S. and Mexico. Find an up-to-date list of locations on our store locator .

• Can I open a Thrifty ice cream location or sell Thrifty ice cream?

  Of course! We work with several distributors and retailers who serve Thrifty ice cream to their customers. Want to be one? Get in touch with us by filling out a form to kick off a conversation.

• Can I tour the Thrifty ice cream plant?

  Our plant is very busy producing your favorite flavors, so we can’t accommodate tours right now. This might change in the future as we scale our production, so check back soon.

• Where is Thrifty ice cream made?

  All of our ice cream is produced in a facility in Southern California that we’ve owned and operated since the 1970s.

• How do you use the Thrifty ice cream scoop?

  It’s easy! Simply turn the scoop 90 degrees (quarter turn) and pull up. Two prongs will hold onto the ice cream until the spring-powered trigger releases it. Center the ice cream scoop with the trigger directly over your cone or ice cream dish, squeeze the handle and – voila! You’ll have a perfectly cylindrical ice cream scoop. Snag your own scoop now.

Ice Cream Information

• How can I buy Thrifty ice cream?

  Thrifty ice cream is sold in pints, 48-ounce cartons and 5-gallon containers, as well as in cones or cups at scoop counters.

• Do you have any gluten-free flavors?

  Yes! In fact, the only flavors that are not gluten-free are:
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
  • Cookies ‘N Cream
  • Caramel Cookie Crunch
  • Chocolate Brownie

• Which awards has Thrifty ice cream won?

  We’ve won over 1,000 gold, silver and bronze medals at various competitions and county fairs over the past 50 years, most notably the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition.

• Where can I find ingredient and nutritional information for your products?

  You can find ingredient and nutritional information on product packaging and on the Flavors pages.

• Is Thrifty ice cream made in a nut-free facility?

  No, we produce all of our ice cream in the same factory, which handles ingredients that contain nuts.

• Where can I find allergen information for your products?

  You can find allergen information on product packaging and on the Flavors pages.

• Is Thrifty ice cream pasteurized?

  Yup! All of our ice cream is pasteurized.

• Are your products certified kosher?

  Yes, most of our products are certified kosher. Currently, our only non-kosher flavor is Rocky Road.

• Do you have any low-fat flavors?

  Yes, we have several low-fat flavors. They are:
  • Rainbow Sherbet
  • Strawberry Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt
  • Blueberry Cheesecake Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt
  • Chocolate Lovers Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt